NewsFeed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signed a mock ‘executive order’ allowing children to stay up late to watch the 2026 NBA Finals. The kids added their handprints to the document as Mamdani led chants for the Knicks, who will face the San Antonio Spurs in their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. … Read more
Ethiopia’s governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate. Millions of Ethiopians are heading to the polls for general elections on June 1. The governing party of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has consolidated power since he took office in 2018, says it is confident of victory. Recommended Stories … Read more
NATO says it is ready to defend allied territory against Russian attacks. The war in Ukraine has received less media attention in recent months. That changed this week when a drone hit a building in the Romanian city of Galati, a major port city on the Danube River near the Ukrainian border. Romanian President Nicusor … Read more
NewsFeed ‘These are dark days for journalism.’ After winning an Emmy, Al Jazeera’s Josh Rushing dedicated the award to colleagues and journalists killed by Israel in an emotional speech. AJ Faultlines documentary on Kids Under Fire won ‘Outstanding War or Violence Conflict Coverage’ at the 2026 News Emmys. Published On 28 May 202628 … Read more
Live Updates: Iran accuses U.S. of “grave violation” of ceasefire as Trump seeks “good deal or no deal” CBS News Iran War Live Updates: Trump Offers Conflicting Signals on Peace Talks as Iran Threatens Retaliation for U.S. Strikes The New York Times Amid fresh strikes, what does diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran entail? NPR Iran threatens retaliation … Read more
The US and Iran appear closer to a broader agreement, but disputes over sanctions relief remain. US President Donald Trump claimed a deal with Iran was “largely negotiated”, before later saying talks were still ongoing. A draft US-Iran memorandum of understanding has sparked backlash in Washington, alarm in Israel and fresh questions over sanctions, nuclear … Read more
An overnight Russian missile strike on Kyiv has destroyed nearly half of the exhibits at the National Chornobyl Museum, according to officials. The attack comes as Russia threatens systematic and widespread attacks on Ukraine’s capital. An overnight Russian missile strike on Kyiv has destroyed nearly half of the exhibits at the National Chornobyl Museum, according … Read more
NewsFeed Authorities are finding it difficult to contain the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo as cases continue to spread. Hospitals are overwhelmed and treatment facilities are struggling to cope with the growing number of patients. Response efforts have also been disrupted by attacks on medical facilities. Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026 … Read more
NewsFeed Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband’s cancer diagnosis. Her departure comes after months of tensions inside President Trump’s administration over foreign policy and intelligence matters, including over the decision to strike Iran. Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes … Read more
Israeli minister’s mistreatment of abducted activists sparks global condemnation. Flotillas carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza began in 2008, two years after Israel imposed a blockade on the Strip. Two boats succeeded, despite Israeli attempts to stop them. Since then, Israeli forces have forced several flotillas to turn back, and detained hundreds of activists, sometimes violently … Read more