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Major Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 13, topples apartment building, officials say
Ukraine said a Russian overnight missile and drone attack killed at least 13 people and injured more than 100, with major damage reported in Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv.
Conflicting US-Iran statements deepen uncertainty
Reuters reporting on June 1 showed Washington and Tehran offering conflicting accounts of Iran talks, with Tehran blaming contradictory U.S. positions and Trump saying negotiations were still continuing.
Kyiv under heavy Russian attack as apartment buildings burn, mayor says
Kyiv was hit by a major overnight Russian missile-and-drone attack on June 2, with apartment buildings damaged or set ablaze, residents sent to shelter and casualty totals rising as rescue work continued.
Russian attack on Ukraine capital kills at least 4 and traps others in damaged buildings
Russia launched an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, damaging residential buildings, killing at least four people in the capital and injuring dozens more as rescue crews continued searching for people trapped under rubble.
WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Bunia in eastern DR Congo as the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak widened, with AP reporting 282 confirmed cases and more than 1,000 suspected cases.
Chile's presidential agenda lists Villa Alemana citizen forum ahead of Kast's first state address
Chile's presidential agenda listed a May 31 citizen forum in Villa Alemana for President José Antonio Kast, and local and national reports say he used the event to preview security measures ahead of his first Cuenta Pública on June 1.
Norway apologizes to Malaysia over canceled missile deal but stands by decision
Norway has apologized to Malaysia over the cancellation of a Naval Strike Missile export licence, but it has not reversed the decision. Malaysia says it wants payments returned and is considering compensation claims and legal action.
Australia to buy only second-hand Virginia-class submarines under revised AUKUS plan
Australia will receive three second-hand Virginia-class submarines under a revised AUKUS plan, with officials saying the change is meant to improve cost efficiency and reduce maintenance complexity.
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Muslims conclude final ritual of Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
Saudi official coverage and international reporting say pilgrims completed the final stoning rites and Farewell Tawaf, marking the end of the 2026 Hajj.
Watch: Massive dust storm engulfs Bikaner, sky turns deep orange amid strong winds
A dust storm swept through Bikaner and nearby parts of Rajasthan on May 30, 2026, turning skies deep orange and sharply reducing visibility. Major outlets later confirmed the event, while IMD forecasts had warned of duststorm and thunderstorm conditions in western Rajasthan.
Ukraine strikes Russian port city in overnight drone attack
Multiple outlets reported that Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port city of Taganrog overnight, causing fires at a tanker, fuel storage tank and administrative building, according to local officials.
Parents of Kenya school fire victims await official identification
Families of students killed in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire in Kenya are waiting for official identification as authorities carry out DNA testing and mortuary procedures before releasing the bodies.
Kenyan court halts U.S. Ebola quarantine facility plan
A Kenyan court has temporarily suspended plans for a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya after a rights petition challenged the arrangement on public-health and constitutional grounds.
Ukraine war latest: NATO reacts after Russian drone hits Romania
Romania says a Russian drone entered its airspace and crashed into a residential building in Galați, injuring two people and prompting NATO to back Bucharest’s call for stronger anti-drone defenses.
Malema criticises Ghana’s evacuation of citizens from South Africa
Julius Malema has criticised Ghana’s decision to repatriate citizens from South Africa, arguing the move came too quickly and should have given diplomacy more time. The first group of about 300 Ghanaian nationals left Johannesburg on May 27 as tensions over attacks on foreign nationals continued.
WHO chief says Ebola outbreak can be stopped as he arrives in DR Congo
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa and said the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo can still be stopped, even as insecurity and distrust complicate the response.
DR Congo steps up Ebola response as cases rise and EU aid arrives
DR Congo is intensifying its Ebola response in eastern Ituri province as cases rise, EU medical aid arrives and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus travels to the country to support the effort.
Hungary's Magyar heads to Brussels to reset EU ties and unlock frozen funds
Péter Magyar is in Brussels for talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as Hungary seeks to reset relations with the EU and unlock about €10 billion in frozen recovery funds. Reuters said a deal is close, though some corruption-related issues remain unresolved.
CBSE rejects Rahul Gandhi’s claim on Coempt Edu Teck contract
CBSE has rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that its Class 12 on-screen marking contract was awarded to Coempt Edu Teck despite concerns over the firm’s record, calling the claim misleading and not based on facts.
Missing Saroops Probe: SGPC withholding vital records, police tells HC after Dhami says SIT exceeded jurisdiction
Punjab Police told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the SGPC is withholding records in the probe into 328 missing saroops, a day after SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami accused the SIT of overreach.
Invictus Energy signs Zimbabwe gas deal for Cabora Bassa project
Invictus Energy has signed a petroleum production sharing agreement with Zimbabwe, moving its long-delayed Cabora Bassa gas project into a new commercial phase.
Canada chooses Sweden's Saab in defence deal over US rivals, PM Mark Carney says
Canada has entered talks with Saab as the preferred supplier for a new airborne early warning and control capability, in a move officials say will boost Arctic surveillance and domestic industry.
Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone,' warns residents to leave
Israel told residents south of the Zahrani River to move north and declared the area a combat zone as it widened operations in southern Lebanon, according to Reuters and AP.
US, Mexico set three rounds of trade deal talks without Canada
The U.S. and Mexico will hold three bilateral negotiating rounds tied to the first USMCA joint review, starting May 28 in Mexico City and continuing in Washington and Mexico City later this summer. Reuters reported Canada is not part of the scheduled talks.