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Border skirmish near Litani tests Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
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Serbia deepens China ties as protests pressure Vucic at home
Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vucic deepens ties with China, receiving Xi Jinping’s Friendship Medal and taking part in a signing ceremony in Beijing, while domestic protests mount and put pressure on his government.
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Slovenia shifts pro-Israel stance as Janez Janša returns as PM
Slovenia elected Janez Janša as prime minister on May 22, 2026, winning 51 of 90 parliamentary seats and signaling a major shift toward pro-Israel policy after years of hostility under the previous government; Janša, a long-time Israel ally, has defended Israel’s right to security, floated moving Slovenia’s embassy to Jerusalem, and suggested Slovenia might reconsider its Palestinian independence recognition, though specifics remain unclear.
Green-card policy shock leaves 1.2 million Indian-Americans in limbo
USCIS issued a policy memo that would require many temporary-visa holders to return to their home countries to apply for green cards through embassies or consulates, instead of adjusting status in the United States. The shift, which Ajay Bhutoria says could affect more than 1.2 million Indian-American families, risks heightened scrutiny of employment-based routes (H-1B, H-4, L-1, etc.) and broad discretionary denial of I-485 applications. After backlash, some elements were rolled back and two exemptions—"economic benefit" and "national interest"—were added, but definitions are unclear and applicants may still need to pursue abroad paths depending on circumstances.
Police Storm CHP HQ in Ankara as Tensions Rise
Turkish police storm the Republican People’s Party (CHP) headquarters in Ankara to evict supporters, using tear gas and rubber bullets amid escalating political tensions; CHP leader Ozgur Ozel addressed supporters outside, with former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu seen in related events in the days surrounding the raid.
GOP Critics Warn 60-Day Iran Ceasefire Could Strengthen Tehran and Tilt the Region
Republican leaders criticized reports of a proposed 60-day Iran ceasefire framework, arguing it could empower Tehran by leaving Iran with funds, influence over the Strait of Hormuz, or nuclear capabilities, shifting the regional balance and undermining U.S. gains; they warned the deal would be a disaster for allies like Israel, while Trump described the talks as largely negotiated.
Nine-story construction collapse in Pampanga leaves 21 missing
A nine-story building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, Pampanga province, north of Manila, leaving 21 people reported missing as emergency teams search the rubble for survivors.
South African flotilla activists allege torture after Israeli interception
South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity during detention in Israel after their boats were intercepted; others, including Irish nationals, have returned home as the incident underscores ongoing tensions and allegations of mistreatment surrounding Gaza flotilla interceptions.
Trump Claims Iran Pact Nearing Completion as Hormuz Reopening Looms
President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are largely negotiated, with final details to be announced soon after consultations with regional allies; he described it as a Memorandum of Understanding on peace, and noted that nuclear issues were not discussed, with no immediate comment from Iran or Israel as ceasefire talks continue.
UN review of nuclear treaty ends without consensus
A United Nations conference reviewing the nuclear nonproliferation treaty ended without reaching a consensus, highlighting deep divisions among states on disarmament, verification, and security assurances amid ongoing global tensions.
Hawking's youth labeled lazy by his father in new biography
A forthcoming biography cites Stephen Hawking’s father, in 1961 diaries, describing him as a lazy, unmotivated boy who hung around the house and didn’t study much—an image that contrasts with the later genius who defied ALS and authored "A Brief History of Time." The diary excerpts, referenced by The Guardian, appear in the book Stephen Hawking: His Life and Work and trace Hawking’s rise to world‑renowned physics.
Madrid hosts large march urging Pedro Sánchez to resign
Tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid in a largely peaceful protest organized by the Spanish Civil Society association, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez amid corruption scandals; at least seven police officers were injured in clashes, a small group tried to breach barriers around the Moncloa residence, and three people were arrested; organizers said 80,000 participated, a government figure put the count at about 40,000, while leaders from the opposition PP and far-right Vox attended.