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UN special rapporteur urges Mediterranean states to protect Global Sumud Flotilla

Francesca Albanese calls on states to help 'break Israel’s genocidal siege on Gaza'18 May 2026

Global Sumud Flotilla detects 'unknown ships' near its convoy

Flotilla says 'naval vessels and speedboats were spotted in front of, behind, and to one side of the flotilla.'18 May 2026

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a global health emergency

Health agency warns outbreak linked to Bundibugyo strain could be larger than currently detected as cases spread across Democratic Republic of the Congo and into neighboring Uganda17 May 2026

Nuclear weapons ‘cornerstone’ of Russia’s national security: Kremlin

A nuclear power cannot be threatened; its existence cannot be threatened, says spokesperson17 May 2026

UK deploys low-cost anti-drone missile system to Middle East

New laser-guided weapon fitted to Typhoon jets after rapid testing program, says Ministry of Defense17 May 2026

Fire breaks out near nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi after drone strike, officials say

No injuries reported, says Abu Dhabi Media Office17 May 2026

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

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