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WHO chief visits the Canaries to coordinate a ship evacuation due to a hantavirus outbreak. The only hantavirus strain that can transmit from person to person. Andes virus.
A CIA report shows Tehran could withstand a blockade for four months. Fighting has flared in the Strait of Hormuz. Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago, and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack on Friday (May 8, 2026).
The US and Iran remain at war as Gulf clashes test the ceasefire. U. S. and Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes test ceasefire NBC News.
Tehran will respond to Trump's peace plan amid criticism from Rubio. Iran-US war live: Tehran to respond to Trump’s peace plan as Rubio criticises Nato The Independent.
Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in the West Bank. Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed various areas of the West Bank, set cars on fire, and attacked Palestinians.
The US Project Freedom failed to secure free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Though U. S. President Donald Trump cited progress in negotiations with Iran as the reason for calling off the initiative project.
Iran's foreign minister accused Washington of undermining diplomacy after the US fired on tankers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expected to hear from Tehran on Friday. Iran’s foreign minister accused Washington of undermining diplomacy.
Iran accused the US of a reckless military adventure. Abbas Araghchi said the US attacks when a diplomatic solution is near. Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.
China's April trade beat forecasts despite the Middle East war. Its economy has weathered disruptions so far. While the US-Israel war on Iran has produced new risks for China's economy, its trade has so far appeared to be weathering the disruptions.
The US struck two Iranian-flagged vessels amid ongoing tensions. The incident occurred as a ceasefire was in place. The US action was Iranian-flagged vessels as tensions continue amid ceasefire The Washington Post.
Trump expects Iran's response to a proposal to end the war despite an exchange of fire. Live updates: Trump expects Iran’s response soon on proposal to end war, despite exchange of fire CNN.
The Trump-Xi summit will discuss Iran, trade, and Taiwan. Expectations are modest despite the high-stakes agenda. The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda.
The US is waiting for Iran's response to ceasefire proposals, end the conflict in Yemen. The US has been trying to broker a peace deal for months.
Russia's Victory Day parade was scaled back due to security concerns, showcasing Putin's growing vulnerability. The reduced event adds to a sense that Moscow and other cities are no longer insulated from the war.
US President Trump said Russia and Ukraine agreed to a three-day ceasefire. Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin's adviser Ushakov confirmed the deal, which includes a prisoner exchange. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin's foreign affairs adviser, both confirmed the agreement for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's loyalists are defecting in large numbers, with many jumping ship before the incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, can push out what he calls "puppets of the old regime." Magyar has promised to bring change.
Labour lost over a thousand municipal seats in UK local elections. Prime Minister Keir Starmer took responsibility but refused to resign. Prime Minister Keir Starmer took responsibility as Labour lost more than a thousand municipal seats but insisted he would not resign.
The Infocomm Media Development Authority issued an advisory to telcos on protecting themselves against cybersecurity threats using frontier AI. The Infocomm Media Development Authority has issued an advisory to telcos on measures to protect themselves against cybersecurity threats.
China's exports and imports set records in April. The trade surplus with the US widened ahead of President Trump's visit to Beijing. The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's trust in his generals has waned despite building a military to rival the US. Over 13 years, Xi handpicked top brass but grew increasingly uneasy with their loyalty and competence.
China's exports rose 14% in April, defying geopolitical uncertainty. The increase was driven by strong demand from the United States and other countries. China's trade surplus widened to $38.7 billion.
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