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South Korea overpass collapse kills three during safety inspection in Seoul
Three people were killed and three injured when an overpass under demolition collapsed during a safety inspection in western Seoul. Officials said debris fell onto nearby tracks and disrupted rail service near Seoul Station.
European shares open flat after new US strikes on Iran
European shares opened flat on Tuesday after fresh U.S. strikes in southern Iran, with the STOXX 600 unchanged and Brent crude rising about 2% as investors weighed the risk of wider escalation.
European shares flat as US strikes on Iran dampen peace deal hopes
European shares were little changed on Tuesday after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran reduced hopes for an imminent peace deal and pushed oil higher.
Sexual abuse in Paris after-school care: 35-year-old youth worker goes on trial
A 35-year-old Paris after-school worker has gone on trial, accused of sexually assaulting five children aged three to five and sexually harassing two colleagues, amid a wider scandal.
Indian shares jump to two-week high as oil drops on Mideast peace talk hopes
Indian shares closed at a two-week high on May 25 after falling oil prices and renewed optimism over U.S.-Iran peace talks lifted risk appetite, with financials leading gains.
Rupee gains to two-week high, forward premiums dip as oil prices slump
The Indian rupee rose to a two-week high on May 25, 2026 as Brent crude slid more than 5% and dollar-rupee forward premiums eased, with optimism over a possible U.S.-Iran peace deal supporting sentiment.
Gates Foundation commits $15 million to Ebola response in DRC and Uganda
The Gates Foundation has announced $15 million in emergency funding for Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with money routed to Africa CDC and WHO.
Missile and drone strikes kill eight in Russia and Ukraine
Reuters reported that missile and drone attacks in the past 24 hours killed at least eight people in Russia and Ukraine, including a death in Belgorod and casualties near Kharkiv.
Remains of 20th-century Ukrainian military leader reburied near Kyiv
Andrii Melnyk and his wife Sofiia Fedak-Melnyk were reburied at the National Military Memorial Cemetery near Kyiv on May 25, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attending.
Russian attacks kill 4, injure 69 across Ukraine over past day, man killed in strike on civilian car
Ukrainian authorities said Russian attacks over the past day killed four people and injured 69 across several regions, including a separate strike on a civilian car in Sumy region that killed a man.
Young men storm Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin
Angry young men stormed an Ebola treatment hospital in Mongbwalu, eastern Congo, demanding the bodies of relatives and forcing staff to evacuate patients amid gunfire. The attack came during a wave of violence against Ebola care sites in the outbreak zone.
Delhi weather update: scorching heatwave, orange and yellow alert for 5 days
The India Meteorological Department has issued heatwave warnings for Delhi, with reports citing orange and yellow alerts as hot, dry conditions are expected to persist for several days.
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases
Uganda’s health ministry confirmed three additional Ebola cases on May 23, bringing the country’s total to five amid warnings of regional spread risk from the Bundibugyo outbreak.
Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Japan’s trade minister said he had only a brief conversation with China’s commerce minister at an APEC meeting in Suzhou, with no formal bilateral talks, as tensions remain elevated.
Taiwan says China deployed more than 100 vessels in regional waters
Taiwan said China has deployed more than 100 navy, coast guard and other vessels across regional waters, according to AFP and regional outlets.
Trump accepts credentials of SA’s new ambassador Roelf Meyer
US President Donald Trump accepted the credentials of South Africa’s new ambassador, Roelf Meyer, at the White House on May 22, 2026. South African media said Meyer described the ceremony as warm and formal.
Umalusi denies certificate backlog as thousands of students left in limbo
Umalusi told Parliament it has no backlog of unprocessed certificates, saying delays are caused by incomplete or incorrect data submitted by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Man holding 2 hacksaws arrested in Bukit Batok
Police arrested a 46-year-old man in Bukit Batok after he was seen holding two hacksaws near an open-air carpark. Officers drew tasers, ordered him to drop the items and later said the man posed a potential risk of serious harm to himself or others. No injuries were reported.
Xi and Putin hold talks in Beijing
Xi Jinping met Vladimir Putin in Beijing on May 20, 2026, with Chinese state media saying the two sides agreed to extend their treaty and deepen coordination.
China commerce ministry details preliminary outcomes of U.S. trade talks
China’s commerce ministry said the latest China-U.S. economic and trade consultations produced preliminary outcomes covering tariffs, agriculture, rare earth export controls and aircraft trade, while details remain under negotiation.
Ebola outbreak in Congo tops 130 suspected deaths as WHO sends emergency supplies
WHO says the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has surpassed 130 suspected deaths and 500 suspected cases, prompting emergency supplies and an intensified response.
US targets Cuban political, military leaders with new sanctions
The United States imposed new sanctions on Cuban officials and the Directorate of Intelligence on May 18, expanding pressure on Havana under a May 1 executive order. Reuters and AP reported that the action targets political and military leaders tied to repression and U.S. national security concerns.
Aramco and Pasqal launch Saudi Arabia's first quantum computer
Aramco and Pasqal say they have inaugurated Saudi Arabia's first quantum computer in Dhahran and launched the Middle East's first commercial quantum computing-as-a-service platform.
Kenya transport protests turn deadly as four killed in fuel price unrest
Kenya’s transport strike over record fuel prices turned violent on May 18, with four people killed and more than 30 injured. AP later reported the strike was suspended after two days of protests and that 348 people were arrested.