Global Affairs — Articles, May 2026

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1. 2026-05-31
   Mudavadi arrives in Seoul ahead of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' forumGlobal Affairs
2. 2026-05-31
   WHO urges global crackdown on tobacco products targeting children and teenagersGlobal Affairs
3. 2026-05-31
   US says capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive - ReportsGlobal Affairs
4. 2026-05-31
   MSF: Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming'Global Affairs
5. 2026-05-29
   FIFA unveils new digital gaming strategy ahead of 2026 World CupGlobal Affairs
6. 2026-05-29
   Arrest warning issued as Cambodia orders Africans to leave by May 31Global Affairs
7. 2026-05-28
   Faduma Mohamed becomes Ealing’s first British Somali woman mayor in hijabGlobal Affairs
8. 2026-05-27
   Global press body condemns alleged intimidation of Nepali journalist, Kishor ShresthaGlobal Affairs
9. 2026-05-26
   Four killed as school minibus collides with train in BelgiumGlobal Affairs
10. 2026-05-26
    UN: Women and girls face higher climate risks but lead in solutionsGlobal Affairs
11. 2026-05-25
    Senegal parliament speaker steps down in political crisisGlobal Affairs
12. 2026-05-25
    Dozens killed in suicide bombing targeting Pakistani passenger trainGlobal Affairs
13. 2026-05-24
    Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injuredGlobal Affairs
14. 2026-05-24
    Foreign pilgrims flock to Mecca for Hajj despite Middle East conflictGlobal Affairs
15. 2026-05-24
    Trump reveals near-final US-Iran agreement following high-level Middle East talksGlobal Affairs
16. 2026-05-24
    Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White HouseGlobal Affairs
17. 2026-05-23
    At least 90 killed in coal mine explosion in Northern ChinaGlobal Affairs
18. 2026-05-23
    Afghanistan flash floods from heavy rains kill at least 24 in 48 hoursGlobal Affairs
19. 2026-05-22
    Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King CharlesGlobal Affairs
20. 2026-05-21
    Air France, Airbus guilty of manslaughter over 2009 crash that killed 228Global Affairs
21. 2026-05-21
    India-Africa summit postponed after Ebola outbreak raises health concerns in eastern DR CongoGlobal Affairs
22. 2026-05-21
    Ghana delays evacuation of more than 800 citizens in Pretoria amid xenophobia concernsGlobal Affairs
23. 2026-05-20
    G7 partners warn of rising global risks from conflict and economic imbalancesGlobal Affairs
24. 2026-05-20
    Lebanon says 19 killed as Israeli air strikes hit homes in southGlobal Affairs
25. 2026-05-18
    Interpol’s Operation Ramz leads to 201 arrests across MENA in cybercrime crackdownGlobal Affairs
26. 2026-05-18
    UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plantGlobal Affairs
27. 2026-05-17
    Trump, Nigeria claim killing of IS second-in-commandGlobal Affairs
28. 2026-05-17
    Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eightGlobal Affairs
29. 2026-05-16
    AU urges renewed dialogue after Somalia talks end without consensusGlobal Affairs
30. 2026-05-16
    Samia, Dangote explore $17bn refinery deal as Tanzania courts major investment expansionGlobal Affairs
31. 2026-05-16
    Over 50 children kidnapped in coordinated school attacks in north-eastern NigeriaGlobal Affairs
32. 2026-05-16
    Trump says US, Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS leader in Africa operationGlobal Affairs
33. 2026-05-16
    Six killed in southern Lebanon strike as ceasefire talks continueGlobal Affairs
34. 2026-05-14
    UAE rejects Netanyahu claim of wartime meeting amid Iran conflict tensionsGlobal Affairs
35. 2026-05-13
    Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi JinpingGlobal Affairs
36. 2026-05-12
    Five million Somalis face worsening humanitarian crisis - UN reportGlobal Affairs
37. 2026-05-12
    WHO confirms 11 hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship as deaths rise to threeGlobal Affairs
38. 2026-05-12
    Macron pushes new Africa–Europe partnership backed by Sh2.9 trillion investment planGlobal Affairs
39. 2026-05-12
    EU approves sanctions on Israeli settler groups over West Bank violenceGlobal Affairs
40. 2026-05-12
    Man accused of Trump dinner attack pleads not guilty in Washington courtGlobal Affairs
41. 2026-05-11
    Ramaphosa condemns attacks on foreign nationals, vows to curb illegal immigrationGlobal Affairs
42. 2026-05-11
    UNEP warns funding and staffing pressures threaten global environmental cooperationGlobal Affairs
43. 2026-05-11
    Ghana repatriates 28 rescued citizens from trafficking network in Côte d’IvoireGlobal Affairs
44. 2026-05-11
    President Hassan Sheikh says Somalia entering new democratic eraGlobal Affairs
45. 2026-05-10
    Dangote: Why I'm looking at Kenya for oil refinery ventureGlobal Affairs
46. 2026-05-10
    Virus-hit MV Hondius arrives in Tenerife as medics await passengersGlobal Affairs
47. 2026-05-10
    Suspected boat explosion injures 11 in MiamiGlobal Affairs
48. 2026-05-10
    WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents ahead of arrival of virus-hit cruise shipGlobal Affairs
49. 2026-05-09
    Trump announces three-day Russia–Ukraine ceasefire and prisoner swap dealGlobal Affairs
50. 2026-05-09
    US to revoke passports of parents with unpaid child supportGlobal Affairs
51. 2026-05-08
    Iran blasts US over Strait of Hormuz clashes as tensions escalateGlobal Affairs
52. 2026-05-08
    Trump says Iran ceasefire holds despite fresh clash in Strait of HormuzGlobal Affairs
53. 2026-05-07
    Dangote opens 2026 training intake for graduates in refinery operationsGlobal Affairs
54. 2026-05-07
    INTERPOL seizes 6.42 million doses of counterfeit medicines worth Sh2bnGlobal Affairs
55. 2026-05-06
    African Union condemns deadly attack on Chad military base in Lake Chad regionGlobal Affairs
56. 2026-05-06
    CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87Global Affairs
57. 2026-05-06
    Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary IslandsGlobal Affairs
58. 2026-05-05
    AU warns Gulf escalation may worsen fuel prices, inflation across AfricaGlobal Affairs
59. 2026-05-05
    US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facilityGlobal Affairs
60. 2026-05-04
    World’s only nonuplets celebrate five years, prepare for schoolGlobal Affairs
61. 2026-05-04
    Iran threatens to attack US Navy if it enters Strait of HormuzGlobal Affairs
62. 2026-05-04
    Trump announces US “Project Freedom” to escort ships in Strait of HormuzGlobal Affairs
63. 2026-05-04
    Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposalGlobal Affairs
64. 2026-05-04
    Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise shipGlobal Affairs
65. 2026-05-03
    Germany says US troop withdrawal was expected as Trump signals more cutsGlobal Affairs
66. 2026-05-02
    Uganda begins deportation of 169 foreign nationals over illegal stay, cybercrime claimsGlobal Affairs
67. 2026-05-02
    Press freedom in sub-Saharan Africa faces sharp decline, new report warnsGlobal Affairs
68. 2026-05-02
    Air strikes in southern Lebanon kill 13 as Israel-Hezbollah clashes persistGlobal Affairs
69. 2026-05-02
    Spirit Airlines to cease operations after rescue plan failsGlobal Affairs
70. 2026-05-02
    Man sentenced to death for killing four toddlers in Kampala nursery attackGlobal Affairs
71. 2026-05-02
    Trump escalates trade pressure on Europe, sets 25% tariff on imported cars and trucksGlobal Affairs
72. 2026-05-01
    US slaps sanctions on Ex-DRC President Kabila over M23 rebel linksGlobal Affairs
73. 2026-05-01
    WMO report signals dry monsoon trend and rising heat for South Asia in 2026Global Affairs
74. 2026-05-01
    UN chief warns Strait of Hormuz disruption could push world toward recessionGlobal Affairs
75. 2026-05-01
    US prosecutors release new footage of Trump shooting suspectGlobal Affairs