Day: May 17, 2026

Netanyahu: ‘Israel Close to Eliminating All Architects of October 7 Attacks’

Netanyahu: ‘Israel Close to Eliminating All Architects of October 7 Attacks’

The Israeli PM says his country is nearing one of its central wartime objectives.

May 17, 2026
Fire at UAE Nuclear Plant Prompts Fear of Further Gulf Escalation

Fire at UAE Nuclear Plant Prompts Fear of Further Gulf Escalation

An incendiary UAV caused a fire at the United Arab Emirates’ only nuclear power plant—raising fresh concerns both over regional escalation and the safety of critical energy infrastructure in the Arabian Gulf.

May 17, 2026
Israeli Strikes Hit Southern Lebanon Despite Extended Ceasefire

Israeli Strikes Hit Southern Lebanon Despite Extended Ceasefire

Amid Hezbollah unleashing what it called a “swarm of attack drones,” local residents view the current ceasefire with Israel as existing ‘on paper only.’

May 17, 2026
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda under pressure from a rare strain of a deadly disease with no known vaccine.

May 17, 2026
Andalucía Election Could Test Spain’s Political Future

Andalucía Election Could Test Spain’s Political Future

Voters in the southern Andalucía region are heading to the polls in an election widely viewed as a key indicator of the country’s broader political direction ahead of national elections.

May 17, 2026
Thousands Take Part in Rival London Protest Marches

Thousands Take Part in Rival London Protest Marches

Arrests made following high-profile policing operation directed at two groups, which exposes key UK-wide political divisions.

May 17, 2026
Hopeful Next Labour Leader Commits to British EU Membership

Hopeful Next Labour Leader Commits to British EU Membership

Wes Streeting condemned Brexit while launching his leadership campaign.

May 17, 2026
Disunity as European Countries Seek Separate Strait of Hormuz Talks with Iran

Disunity as European Countries Seek Separate Strait of Hormuz Talks with Iran

Reports suggest EU member states seek direct negotiations with Tehran to regain access to key shipping routes—as Trump renews threats of military strikes.

May 17, 2026
Taipei Outlines Vision for Independence

Taipei Outlines Vision for Independence

May’s recent, rare U.S.-China meeting did little to reduce regional tensions.

May 17, 2026
Eurovision at 70: Bulgaria Wins—Israel in Second Place

Eurovision at 70: Bulgaria Wins—Israel in Second Place

Musically, it seemed like business as usual in Vienna, despite months of anti-Israel campaigning beforehand.

May 17, 2026
Massive Ukrainian Drone Barrage Kills Four in Russia

Massive Ukrainian Drone Barrage Kills Four in Russia

Russian authorities say nearly 600 Ukrainian UAVs struck the country overnight in one of the largest aerial attacks of the war, leaving four dead and dozens injured.

May 17, 2026
Pakistan Sends Key Minister To Help End U.S.-Iran Conflict

Pakistan Sends Key Minister To Help End U.S.-Iran Conflict

Tasked with ‘facilitating’ peace talks, Mohsin Naqvi could well find himself welcomed by the Islamic Republic—but ignored by team Trump.

May 17, 2026