US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of ‘imminent’ threat from China

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured Indo-Pacific allies that the U.S. will strengthen its military presence to counter growing threats from China, especially regarding Taiwan. He urged regional countries to increase their own defense spending, warning that economic dependence on China risks their security. China denied these accusations, calling them provocations. The U.S. commitment comes amid tensions over China’s military buildup and ambitions, including in … Continue reading US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of ‘imminent’ threat from China

Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election

Conservative Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Poland’s presidential runoff with 50.89% of the vote, defeating liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski. Nawrocki’s victory signals a more nationalist and populist direction for Poland, continuing the conservative legacy of outgoing President Andrzej Duda. Although the prime minister holds most political power, the president can influence foreign policy and veto laws, which could hinder Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s efforts on … Continue reading Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election

Dem Rep. Jerrold Nadler’s aide detained by DHS agents in Manhattan office

Rep. Jerrold Nadler criticized President Trump and the Department of Homeland Security after federal agents handcuffed one of his aides inside his Manhattan office during a security check. Agents accused staff of “harboring rioters” after protesters were invited into the office. Nadler called the incident a reckless and intimidating abuse of power, warning it threatens everyone’s rights.  DHS said the check was prompted by safety … Continue reading Dem Rep. Jerrold Nadler’s aide detained by DHS agents in Manhattan office

1 officer killed, 1 wounded and another person dead in Los Angeles County shooting

A police officer was killed and another injured during a shooting in Baldwin Park, California, east of Los Angeles. The incident occurred Saturday evening when officers responded to reports of a rifle-wielding gunman. They were met with gunfire, and the suspect, an adult male, was wounded and taken into custody. Another person was found dead at the scene, Breitbart News has reported. The injured officer … Continue reading 1 officer killed, 1 wounded and another person dead in Los Angeles County shooting

FDA commissioner evades questions on Covid shot, calls CDC panel a ‘kangaroo court’

In a CBS interview, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary provided limited clarity on Covid-19 vaccine guidance, urging Americans to consult their doctors instead. He stated the data on vaccines for healthy children and pregnant people is mixed and criticized the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel as a “kangaroo court.” Recent federal moves, including by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have restricted vaccine recommendations, particularly for pregnant … Continue reading FDA commissioner evades questions on Covid shot, calls CDC panel a ‘kangaroo court’

One dead and 11 injured after 80 shots fired at North Carolina house party

At least 80 shots were fired at a house party in Hickory, North Carolina, killing one person and injuring 11 others early Sunday morning, authorities said. The shooting occurred in a residential neighborhood where about 100 people were gathered, many of them from nearby high schools. No arrests have been made, but authorities believe multiple shooters were involved. One victim is in critical condition, and … Continue reading One dead and 11 injured after 80 shots fired at North Carolina house party

Tulsa’s new Black mayor proposes $100M trust to ‘repair’ impact of 1921 Race Massacre

Tulsa’s new mayor, Monroe Nichols, the city’s first Black mayor, has proposed a $100 million private trust as part of a reparations plan to benefit descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The plan, aimed at scholarships and housing assistance, does not include direct cash payments to descendants or the last two centenarian survivors. Nichols refers to the initiative as a “road to repair” rather … Continue reading Tulsa’s new Black mayor proposes $100M trust to ‘repair’ impact of 1921 Race Massacre

Suspect in Boulder terror attack determined to be Egyptian man in US illegally: FBI

An Egyptian national, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, who overstayed his visa, has been charged with a terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, that injured six people. Soliman allegedly set victims on fire while shouting anti-Israel slogans during a peaceful rally for Israeli hostages. Authorities, including the FBI, are investigating the attack as a hate crime and ideologically motivated violence. Soliman entered the U.S. on a B1/B2 … Continue reading Suspect in Boulder terror attack determined to be Egyptian man in US illegally: FBI

Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win

Two people have died and hundreds were arrested during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Champions League victory across France. A 17-year-old was fatally stabbed in Dax, while a 23-year-old scooter rider was killed in a crash in Paris. Celebrations were marred by violence, vandalism, and looting, with fireworks and flares set off, bus shelters smashed, and vehicles torched. Police arrested 559 people, including 491 in … Continue reading Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win

Greta Thunberg’s Aid ship aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza sets sail from Italy

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has launched a new mission from Sicily to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, after a previous attempt was disrupted by a drone attack. Aboard the vessel Madleen are Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, Irish actor Liam Cunningham, and Franco-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan. The voyage carries symbolic relief supplies and aims to challenge Israel’s blockade on Gaza. This comes as Gaza faces … Continue reading Greta Thunberg’s Aid ship aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza sets sail from Italy

UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines

The UK will build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines, as part of a major defence review to be announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday. These submarines will replace the current Astute-class fleet from the late 2030s. The government also plans to spend £15 billion on modernising the UK’s nuclear warhead programme, ensuring continuous-at-sea deterrence. The Strategic Defence Review, led by Lord … Continue reading UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines

Red Cross says at least 21 killed and dozens shot in Gaza aid incident

A mass casualty incident occurred in southern Gaza, with at least 21 people declared dead and 179 injured, many suffering gunshot or shrapnel wounds, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The injuries followed disputed reports of violence near an aid distribution center in Rafah. The Hamas-run civil defense agency blamed Israeli forces for shooting civilians, while Israel’s military denied firing at … Continue reading Red Cross says at least 21 killed and dozens shot in Gaza aid incident

Ukraine drones strike bombers during major attack in Russia

Ukraine carried out its largest long-range drone attack on Russia, targeting 40 warplanes at four military bases in an operation called “Spider’s Web.” The SBU security service used 117 drones, reportedly smuggled into Russia in wooden cabins on trucks, to strike strategic bombers and other aircraft. President Zelensky claimed the attacks caused $7 billion in damages and praised the SBU. Russia called the strikes a … Continue reading Ukraine drones strike bombers during major attack in Russia

Alaska hiker rescued from under 700lb boulder in frigid creek

A hiker in Alaska, Kell Morris, miraculously survived after being pinned face-down in a glacier-fed creek for three hours by a 700-pound boulder. While hiking with his wife near Godwin Glacier outside Anchorage, a rock slide trapped him in icy water. His wife, Jo Roop, a police officer, kept his head above water and called for help with precise GPS coordinates. Rescuers, using inflatable airbags … Continue reading Alaska hiker rescued from under 700lb boulder in frigid creek

New Orleans DA pulls out of jailbreak investigation amid conflict of interest allegation

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams has recused himself from an investigation led by Louisiana’s Attorney General into a jailbreak in New Orleans where 10 inmates escaped on May 16. Williams faced accusations of a conflict of interest from Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson, who alleged his involvement was driven by personal and political motives. Williams denied the claims, citing the case’s multi-jurisdictional scope, the … Continue reading New Orleans DA pulls out of jailbreak investigation amid conflict of interest allegation

At least 1 dead, multiple people injured as severe weather hits Kentucky

A tornado struck central Kentucky’s Washington County early Friday, killing one person and injuring at least 14 others. The EF-2 tornado, with winds up to 115 mph, caused severe damage. Another tornado in Loudon County, Tennessee, injured five. Additional storms swept across the East, causing widespread wind damage in several states, ABC News has reported. Kentucky’s Governor warned residents of more storms expected in eastern … Continue reading At least 1 dead, multiple people injured as severe weather hits Kentucky

Warning after 250 million bees escape overturned truck in Washington

An estimated 250 million bees escaped from a truck carrying active hives that overturned in Washington state near the Canadian border. Emergency officials and over two dozen beekeepers worked to recover the bees, which were housed in box hives weighing about 70,000 lbs. Authorities closed the area until the rescue was complete, warning the public to stay away due to swarming bees. Most of the … Continue reading Warning after 250 million bees escape overturned truck in Washington

Russia accuses ally Serbia of betrayal for supplying arms to Ukraine

Russia has accused Serbia of supplying weapons to Ukraine, calling it a betrayal by a long-time Slavic ally. The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claimed Serbian-made ammunition is reaching Ukraine through NATO intermediaries like the Czech Republic, Poland, and Bulgaria, and even African states. Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic, while denying recent direct exports, confirmed talks with Russian President Putin to investigate how Serbian arms are … Continue reading Russia accuses ally Serbia of betrayal for supplying arms to Ukraine

ISIS launches first attacks against new Syrian government

ISIS has claimed responsibility for its first attack on Syrian government forces since Bashar al-Assad’s fall, targeting a military convoy in southern Syria’s Sweida province. The bombing, which reportedly killed or wounded seven soldiers, marks an escalation by ISIS, which had focused on Kurdish forces until now. Another recent attack targeted U.S.-backed Kurdish-led fighters, Al-Jazeera has reported. Analysts say these moves indicate ISIS is trying … Continue reading ISIS launches first attacks against new Syrian government

Russia seizes more Ukrainian territory amid fears of fresh ground offensive

Ukraine has issued evacuation orders for 11 more villages in the northern Sumy region, as Russian forces advanced, capturing two villages and killing civilians in missile and drone strikes. Ukrainian officials fear Russia is preparing a major new offensive, with 50,000 troops massed near Sumy. Russia also claimed control of villages in Donetsk and Sumy, while launching 109 drones and 5 missiles overnight. Amid the … Continue reading Russia seizes more Ukrainian territory amid fears of fresh ground offensive

Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods

At least 151 people have died due to severe flooding in Mokwa, Nigeria, following predawn rains that caused torrents of water to overwhelm the town. Over 3,000 people were displaced and 500 households affected, with two roads and bridges destroyed. Relief efforts are underway, with President Bola Tinubu promising rapid aid distribution and support for victims. Flooding in Mokwa, located near the River Niger, is … Continue reading Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods

Hamas says it’s reviewing a U.S. ceasefire deal backed by Israel

Hamas leaders are reviewing a proposed ceasefire deal from the Trump administration that Israel has already approved, according to Hamas spokesperson Basem Naim. The deal would include a 60-day pause in fighting, the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners at a ratio of 30 per hostage, and an increase in aid deliveries to Gaza. While Hamas … Continue reading Hamas says it’s reviewing a U.S. ceasefire deal backed by Israel

Astronomers say new celestial object in our Milky Way galaxy producing radio waves

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious object in the Milky Way that emits X-rays and radio waves in a repeating 44-minute cycle during periods of intense activity. Located 15,000 light-years away in a star-rich region, the object—dubbed ASKAP J1832−091—could be a highly magnetized neutron or white dwarf star, or possibly something entirely new. Spotted by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory while observing a supernova remnant, this marks … Continue reading Astronomers say new celestial object in our Milky Way galaxy producing radio waves

SpaceX to launch another GPS III satellite in record turnaround 

SpaceX is set to launch the U.S. military’s GPS III SV-08 satellite from Cape Canaveral on May 30, marking the second consecutive GPS satellite switch from United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket to SpaceX’s Falcon 9. The GPS III satellites offer advanced anti-jamming capabilities critical for national security, as threats to GPS signals from nation-states and commercial sources grow. The Space Force and Lockheed Martin expedited … Continue reading SpaceX to launch another GPS III satellite in record turnaround 

China launches spacecraft it says will collect samples from asteroid near Mars

China has launched the Tianwen-2 probe on a mission to return samples from the asteroid 2016HO3 near Mars and explore the main-belt comet 311P. The spacecraft, launched aboard a Long March 3-B rocket, aims to collect samples and return them to Earth in about two years. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) described the mission as a major step in China’s interplanetary exploration, expected to … Continue reading China launches spacecraft it says will collect samples from asteroid near Mars