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Saudi Arabia announces interception, destruction of three drones from Iraq

May 18, 2026

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 18: The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Major General Turki Al-Malki, stated that on the morning of Sunday, 17th May 2026, three drones were intercepted and destroyed after entering Saudi Arabia's airspace from Iraq.
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UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia

May 18, 2026

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 18: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried out by drones launched from Iraqi airspace, which were intercepted and destroyed after entering the Kingdom's airspace.

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UAE consolidates global leadership in innovative treatments, healthcare advancement

May 18, 2026

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Hamas military chief killed in Gaza

May 17, 2026

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Trump says Iran has 'interest in reaching an agreement'

May 17, 2026

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue despite extension of the 'ceasefire'

May 17, 2026

Beirut [Lebanon], May 17: Israel launched another series of air strikes on southern Lebanon, a day after the two countries agreed to extend a ceasefire deal for a further 45...
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Eight killed, 35 injured as train hits bus in Bangkok

May 17, 2026

Bangkok [Thailand], May 17: At least eight people have been killed, and dozens injured, after a freight train crashed into a public bus in Thailand's capital. Flames engulfed the bus...
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Putin to visit China from May 19 after Trump's trip

May 17, 2026

Moscow [Russia], May 17: Moscow Russia's President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to China from May 19 to 20, the Kremlin has announced.
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Tens of thousands march in London in far-right, pro-Palestine protests

May 17, 2026
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Ukraine receives hundreds of fallen soldiers' remains from Russia

May 17, 2026
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Infant dies of hypothermia after migrant boat rescue operation off Lampedusa

May 17, 2026
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Latvia president taps opposition politician to form government

May 17, 2026
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Pope Leo to visit France in late September

May 17, 2026
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Car ploughs into crowd in northern Italy's Modena, injuring eight people

May 17, 2026
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13 cases of rare Ebola variant confirmed in DRC

May 17, 2026
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Man dies after apparent shark attack on Australian coast

May 17, 2026
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Maldives diver dies searching underwater cave for Italian scuba-diving victims

May 17, 2026
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Gunmen on motorcycles kidnap dozens of school pupils in Nigeria's Borno State

May 17, 2026
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US plans to indict Cuba's Raul Castro, US DOJ official says

May 16, 2026
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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude

May 16, 2026
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Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi

May 16, 2026
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Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case

May 16, 2026
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African public health agency announces new Ebola outbreak in Congo

May 16, 2026
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Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit waterway

May 16, 2026
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Trump administration offers $100mn in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform

May 16, 2026
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Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN rapporteur Albanese

May 16, 2026