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The US Supreme Court is asked to restore access to the abortion pill mifepristone. A lower court limited mail-order access. A lower court has limited mail-order access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which the drug's maker says will cause "irreparable harm".
Israeli forces expanded the "orange line" in Gaza, tightening movement restrictions and raising deadly risks for civilians. The expanded zone now covers more areas, further isolating the Palestinian territory. The attack, the second in a week, follows months of relative calm in the city after government forces regained control.
Syria receives hundreds of Iraqi oil trucks hauling crude overland as an alternative energy corridor to Europe. Syria is receiving hundreds of Iraqi oil trucks hauling crude overland as an alternative energy corridor to Europe.
Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz impasse stall war negotiations. Negotiations to end the war are at an impasse over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains mostly shut.
Israel's military expanded the "orange line" in Gaza, deepening movement restrictions and increasing risks for civilians. The expanded zone now covers more areas, further isolating the Palestinian territory. Israel’s expanding “orange line” is deepening movement restrictions across Gaza, raising deadly risks for civilians.
An oil tanker was hijacked off Yemen's coast and directed towards Somalia. Piracy was rampant off the coast of Somalia in the 2000s.
The US applies its National Security Strategy to Africa's geography through Flexible Realism. Flexible Realism: Applying the US National Security Strategy to Africa’s Geography The SAIS Review of International Affairs.
An oil tanker was hijacked off the coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia, the second such incident in the area in 10 days. The hijacking raised concerns about maritime security in the region.
Dr Ibtissam discussed how Hezbollah affects peace between Lebanon and Israel at the Middle East Forum. May 4, 2026 | "How Hezbollah Makes Peace between Lebanon and Israel Impossible" with Dr.
An Iranian military official said renewed war with the US is likely due to rising tensions. The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz; Donald Trump said on May 1, that he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal.
Taiwan's president visited Eswatini after China cancelled his trip, with China describing the visit as a "farce". It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed thirteen people, including four women and a child, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire. The death toll rises amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine monitors Belarus border activities as Russian strikes continue and sanctions are imposed. The role of Belarus in Russia's war on Ukraine has provoked sanctions from Kyiv, which says it is ready to respond.
Russia's Northern Sea Route is hindered by political and environmental hurdles. Russia wants its Northern Sea Route to become an important artery of global trade. However, the arctic shortcut between Europe and Asia is fraught with both political and environmental hurdles.
Austrian police arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly attempting to blackmail a German baby food manufacturer over poisoned HiPP baby food. The suspect's involvement is still under investigation. A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Austria for his alleged involvement in an attempt to blackmail a German baby food manufacturer.
Small fibre-optic drones have emerged as a force in the Russia-Ukraine war and parts of the West Asia conflict. Their use has been reported in multiple regions, but details on their deployment remain scarce.
Banksy confirmed his involvement in a new statue in Waterloo Place, London, which depicts a man holding a flag that blinds him. The statue appeared early Wednesday and has sparked public interest in the artist's latest work.
The U. S. military will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, but tens of thousands will remain, making Germany the country with the second-largest U. military presence after Japan. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan.
Mexican Governor Rubén Rocha Moya stepped down after US prosecutors accused him of aiding a drug cartel. U. S. prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the powerful Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for bribes and political support, setting off a national scandal.
Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya stepped down after being indicted by the US. He was accused of protecting the Sinaloa cartel and taking millions in bribes. Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya has been accused of protecting the powerful Sinaloa cartel and helping it smuggle drugs into the US, allegedly taking in millions of dollars in bribes.
A Pokémon event in Seoul Forest was cancelled due to safety concerns after 40,000 people attended, overwhelming the area. The event was called off to prevent potential harm to attendees.
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