US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders

The United States on Friday temporarily banned the entry of lawful permanent residents ​who have been in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the previous 21 days, citing concerns over Ebola.

US tells foreigners seeking green cards: Return to your countries to apply

Foreigners seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States to secure green cards will ​have to do so from outside the country via ‌the State Department, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said on Friday, in a move criticized by aid groups.

Video: SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown

The most powerful SpaceX starship ever launched has exploded in the Indian Ocean after a mostly successful test flight.

Secret Service fatally shoots gunman who fired at White House checkpoint

A man has been shot dead by Secret Service officers after opening fire on a security checkpoint near the White House, with a bystander also wounded in the gunfire.

China coal mine explosion kills at least 82, investigation finds multiple safety violations

A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Friday was the result of the company involved having committed multiple serious safety violations, according to a preliminary investigation by Chinese authorities.

Kohli refuses handshake with Head after heated verbal spat during IPL clash

Tempers flared between Virat Kohli and Travis Head in the Indian Premier League, as the ​former Indian captain refused to shake hands with ‌the Australian batter after Head’s Sunrisers Hyderabad handed Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru a crushing 55-run defeat.

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

Scientists at Oxford University are developing a new vaccine that could be ready for clinical trials within two to three months to help tackle the Ebola emergency.

At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion

At least 82 people have been killed in a coal mine blast in northern China with nine people still missing, the country’s state media has reported.

Kuwait to gradually resume international flights

The Public Authority of Civil Aviation announced Thursday that Arab and foreign airline flights will resume at Kuwait International Airport on a phased basis starting June 1, following the completion of repair and rehabilitation work at Terminal 1 after damage caused by the Iranian attack on the airport in early March.

US, Japan, Australia, India to have ’Quad’ top diplomats’ meeting in Delhi, Japan says

The U.S., Japan, Australia ​and India will ‌hold a meeting of foreign ministers of ​the ’Quad’ grouping ​in New Delhi on ⁠May 26, Japan’s ​foreign ministry said ​on Friday.

US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid

U.S. House Foreign Affairs ​Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Mast has warned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio of “Chinese malign influence” in a bid for ‌a major contract in Argentina, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

US to send 5,000 more troops to Poland, Trump says

President Donald Trump has said the US will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.

Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side

A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking ‌official said, the highest number ever to reach the world’s tallest peak on the same day from the Nepali side.

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say

Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources said, hardening Tehran’s stance on one of the ​main U.S. demands at peace talks.

Elon Musk’s X fined $650,000 after failing to comply with Australian child safety notice

Elon Musk’s social media network X has been fined A$650,000 (US$463,063) after admitting it failed to provide information about how it was tackling online child abuse material.

Police in Germany arrest married couple on suspicion of spying for China

Earlier this week, German Green MP Konstantin von Notz, deputy chief of the intelligence oversight committee, warned of a growing threat from China.

Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns

The World Health Organization (WHO) says it could take up to nine months before a vaccine against this particular species of Ebola is ready.

UK eases sanctions on Russian oil imports as fuel prices soar

The United Kingdom government said it had eased sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries, amid soaring fuel prices caused by the Iran war and prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get ’right answer’ on Iran peace deal

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States was ready to proceed with further attacks ​on Tehran if Iran did not agree to a peace deal, but suggested Washington could wait a few days to ’’get the right answers.’’

The Maldives’ war against press freedom

On March 28, 2026, independent Maldivian media outlet Adhadhu released a thirty-minute documentary titled ’’Aisha.’’

US Senate advances measure curbing Trump’s Iran war powers

The U.S. Senate advanced a war-powers resolution on Tuesday that would end ​the Iran war unless President Donald Trump obtains Congress’ authorization, a rare rebuke of the Republican leader 80 days after ‌U.S. and Israeli forces began striking Iran.

Italy and India set to upgrade ties during Modi’s visit to Rome

Italy and India will seek to reinforce diplomatic and trade ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit ​to Rome by elevating their relationship to that of a special strategic partnership, an ‌Italian government official said on Tuesday.

US charges seven Chinese executives and four firms with illegal shipping container cartel

The United States has charged seven Chinese executives and ​four of the world’s largest shipping ‌container companies with conspiring to restrict supply, raising the price of containers during the COVID pandemic, ​Department of Justice officials said on ​Tuesday.

U.N. cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%, blames Middle East crisis

The United Nations on Tuesday cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying the Middle East crisis had reignited inflationary pressures and heightened ​uncertainty.

Thailand to slash tourist visa-free stays

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a drastic reduction to its visa-free entry scheme for tourists from more than 90 countries.

The fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in central Africa

A rare strain of Ebola has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern.

American who contracted Ebola in DR Congo evacuated for treatment

An American tested positive for Ebola after being exposed while working with a medical missionary group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, US officials say.

Tamil Nadu tourist killed after getting caught in tussle between two elephants

A 33-year-old tourist from Tamil Nadu died after getting caught in a tussle between two captive elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu district on Monday, officials said.

Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

US President Donald Trump has said he is holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states as ’’serious negotiations are now taking place’’.

Chinese man arrested in Norway for suspected espionage

Norway has arrested a Chinese citizen on suspicion of attempted espionage, in the second such case this month.