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May 28, 2026

More than dozen people killed in highway crash in China

At least 13 people were killed after a minibus crashed into a truck on a highway in central China, traffic police said on Thursday.

Crash on China’s highway
May 27, 2026

1.7 million Muslims performed 2026 Hajj: Saudi Authority 

GASTAT is the Saudi government agency responsible for compiling the annual Hajj census.

Hajj pilgrims
May 27, 2026

DR Congo, Ugandan, South Sudanese residents banned from entering Canada, visa suspended

The 90-day measure would take effect on Wednesday (today), the government said in a statement on Tuesday by immigration minister Lena Metlege Diab.

Person in hazmat checking temp in DRC
May 26, 2026

Woman convicted for killing stepdaughter in UK

A UK court has convicted a woman, Janice Nix, for the killing of her stepdaughter in 1978.

Janice Nix
May 26, 2026

Trump increased refugee admissions cap to allow more white South Africans into U.S.: Report

A presidential determination signed on May 21 stated that South Africa’s white minority was facing racially motivated violence.

Donald Trump
May 26, 2026

U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran amid ceasefire talks

The U.S. said it targeted missile launch facilities and Iranian boats allegedly attempting to deploy naval mines around the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. military aircraft
May 26, 2026

Japanese convenience store pioneer Toshifumi Suzuki dies at 93

His company confirmed his death on Monday, saying that he died on May 18.

Toshifumi Suzuki
May 24, 2026

Bomb attack on train kills 20, injures several in Pakistan

Three coaches and the engine derailed, while two were overturned.

Pakistan flag
May 24, 2026

Bruno Fernandes breaks assist record, Arsenal celebrate title as West Ham relegated on final EPL matchday

Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke scored Arsenal’s goals in the encounter, while Jean-Philippe Meteta netted Palace’s consolation.

Bruno Fernandes
May 24, 2026

U.S. CDC supervisor Gwendolyn Brandon convicted of stealing agency funds

Ms Brandon agreed to resign from the CDC, never apply for federal government employment again, and not seek to do business with the federal government as a contractor.

U.S. CDC building