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Russia Moves Nuclear Warheads to Belarus as NATO Tensions Rise

Russia has transferred nuclear munitions to field storage sites in Belarus as part of large scale military exercises, according to defense officials in Moscow and Minsk, in a move likely to further

May 21, 2026

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Support Rallies Held Across Central Kosovo After Arrests of Serbian Institution Directors

Support rallies were held on Thursday morning outside several Serbian funded health and education institutions in central Kosovo, following the arrest of seven directors from local institutions. According to Radio Kim, employees

May 21, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

California’s Largest Fire of 2026 Scorches Nearly a Third of Santa Rosa Island, Threatening Rare Species

A fast moving wildfire has burned nearly a third of Santa Rosa Island in California’s Channel Islands National Park, forcing the evacuation of park staff, destroying two historic structures, and threatening one

May 21, 2026

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Justice Three Decades in the Making: DOJ Charges 94 Year Old Raúl Castro Over Cuban MiG Attack

The United States Department of Justice has unsealed a superseding indictment charging former Cuban president Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft, ending a prosecution effort that has spanned

May 21, 2026

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Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City slip, ending 22-year wait

Title sealed after City’s stumble Arsenal F.C. have officially secured the Premier League title after Manchester City F.C. dropped crucial points in their match against AFC Bournemouth, mathematically confirming Arsenal as champions.

May 20, 2026

Sport·Whats New

Wall Street falls as rising bond yields and inflation concerns pressure U.S. stocks

U.S. stock indexes declined as rising government bond yields placed new pressure on financial markets and renewed concerns over inflation, consumer spending and the technology sector. The market downturn was driven by

May 20, 2026

Business·Whats New

Zelensky cancels planned visit to Belgrade, Ukrainian delegation to be led by Taras Kachka

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not visit Serbia this week, despite earlier announcements that he could travel to Belgrade on May 21. Instead, Ukraine’s delegation in the Serbian capital is expected to

May 20, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

Debate over possible Romania–Moldova unification gains momentum, but remains far from a settled political project

The idea of possible unification between Romania and the Republic of Moldova has returned to public debate, no longer only as a historical or symbolic question, but as an issue shaped by

May 20, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Ukraine Is Paying the Highest Price to Return to European Values, Nobel Laureate Says

Ukrainian human rights defender Oleksandra Matviichuk said Ukraine is “returning home to European values” and is paying the highest possible price for that path, as she received the European Order of Merit

May 19, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Putin Heads to Beijing Days After Trump’s China Visit, Highlighting Xi’s Growing Diplomatic Leverage

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Beijing this week for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump held his own meetings in China. According

May 19, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Sister of Irish President among activists detained after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla

Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly, was among at least six of 15 Irish participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla detained by Israel after vessels were intercepted while sailing

May 19, 2026

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New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills at least 100 as rare Bundibugyo strain spreads

A new Ebola outbreak is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where at least 100 people have died and nearly 400 suspected cases have been registered, according to the Africa Centres

May 19, 2026

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