Sun 24 May 2026: A suicide car bomb attack on a train carrying soldiers in Quetta, the capital of the southwestern Pakistani province of Balochistan, has killed at least 24 people and wounded more than 50 others. The Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist group, has claimed responsibility for Sunday’s attack. Reporting from the scene, Al […]
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Sun 24 May 2026: Saudi Arabia has launched one of its most extensive Hajj security operations in recent years, deploying advanced air defence systems, specialised military units, and emergency response teams across the kingdom’s holy sites, as regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to raise security concerns. Footage released by the Saudi Ministry […]
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Sun 24 May 2026: An alleged Iran-linked operative plotted to assassinate Ivanka Trump in retaliation for the 2020 US killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, the New York Post reported on Friday. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a 32-year-old Iraqi national, allegedly made a “pledge” to kill US President Donald Trump’s daughter and had a […]
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Sun 24 May 2026: Three volunteer aid workers from the Red Cross were among the first people to die in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The three were believed to have been infected on March 27 while handling bodies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said in Geneva on Saturday. […]
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Sun 24 May 2026: Trump administration reportedly reviewing possible strikes while awaiting Tehran’s response to latest proposal The Trump administration is considering launching another military operation against Iran amid diplomatic efforts to reach a new agreement that remains underway, according to a report on Friday. CBS News reported that no final decision had been made […]
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Sat 23 May 2026: SpaceX launched its most powerful Starship rocket to date Friday, marking another major test in the company’s efforts to develop spacecraft for future missions to the moon and Mars. The giant rocket lifted off from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in the US state of Texas, carrying a batch of simulated Starlink satellites […]
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Sat 23 May 2026: Schools increasingly rely on testing, grading and performance accountability. In England, Ofsted inspections and school league tables sharpen the focus on measurable performance. Similar developments have taken place in Sweden, where repeated reforms have introduced earlier and more detailed assessments. Performance-driven school environments shape young people’s wellbeing. Yet despite frequent reforms to evaluation […]
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Sat 23 May 2026: On Monday, May 18, two assailants, a 17 and an 18 year old, attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, the site of both a mosque and school, killing three adults. The assailants were wearing Nazi SS insignia, and had the words “race war” written on their weapons. The attack underscores European […]
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Sat 23 May 2026: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees warned on Thursday of a severe deterioration in public health conditions in the Gaza Strip, announcing that more than 125,000 cases of skin infections linked to rodents and parasites had been recorded during the first five months of 2026. According to […]
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Sat 23 May 2026: As millions of Muslims get ready for this year’s Hajj, Saudi Arabia is ramping up its use of artificial intelligence and advanced digital infrastructure to strengthen crowd management, boost operational efficiency, and deliver a safer, smoother pilgrimage experience for worshippers from around the world. The Kingdom’s initiatives are being spearheaded by […]
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