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Iranian parliament speaker appointed as special envoy to China: Report

Qalibaf 'will serve as coordinator of various national bodies in matters related to China,' says Iran's semi-official Tasnim, citing sources17 May 2026

Kazakh president hold separate phone calls with Russian, Azerbaijani leaders

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Vladimir Putin discuss Russian leader’s upcoming state visit to Astana in late May17 May 2026

International Criminal Court issues secret arrest warrants for 5 Israeli officials: Report

No immediate statement from ICC yet on report17 May 2026

Israel cannot destroy all Hezbollah weapons without ‘political breakthrough': Israeli source

‘Even if we occupy all of southern Lebanon, as some suggest, these measures will not be able to destroy…Hezbollah's arsenal,’ security source says17 May 2026

Russia says Ukrainian drones kill 4 as Moscow faces ‘largest’ attack in over a year

Ukraine also accuses Russia of launching over 280 drones overnight, killing 1, injuring 25 people over past 24 hours17 May 2026

Nepali mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa summits Everest for record 32nd time

He extends his own world record for most ascents of world’s highest peak17 May 2026

Morning Briefing: May 17, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe17 May 2026

Belgium’s Flemish public broadcaster says it may skip Eurovision next year

Flemish Community broadcaster VRT calls for 'more transparent mechanism in decision-making processes, direct vote among EBU members'16 May 2026

UN chief welcomes extension of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire

'The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities, which followed talks between Israel and Lebanon facilitated by the United States,' press office says16 May 2026

Ancient Pompeii doctor identified by medical instruments found in cast

Researchers use X-rays, CT scans, and 3D technology to uncover medical kit carried by victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD16 May 2026

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