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Minnesota Stuns San Antonio, New York Crushes Philadelphia as NBA Playoff Semifinals Begin

Minnesota Takes 1–0 Lead After Road Win The NBA conference semifinals opened with Minnesota and New York taking 1–0 leads in their respective playoff series. Minnesota Timberwolves made a major breakthrough on

May 5, 2026

Sport

BREAKING: Rising U.S.–Iran tensions, global pressure, and domestic developments

A series of fast-moving developments involving U.S. President Donald Trump are shaping both international security and domestic policy discussions. Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz Tensions between the United States and Iran

May 5, 2026

Whats New

Macedonia Marks May 5 as Macedonian Language Day, Celebrating Identity, History, and Cultural Continuity

Language is more than a means of communication. It is identity, memory, and continuity. In Macedonia, May 5 is observed as Macedonian Language Day, a moment to reflect on the historical milestones

May 5, 2026

Macedonia

Two Earthquakes Hit Serbia Overnight, Epicenter Near Bezdan

Two earthquakes struck Serbia during the night, with the epicenter located near the town of Bezdan in the north of the country. According to the Serbian Seismological Survey, the stronger quake, measuring

May 5, 2026

Serbia

Serbia Marks Three Years Since the Ribnikar, Dubona and Malo Orašje Tragedies, With Families, Officials and Citizens Calling for Remembrance and Support

Three Years of Grief and Remembrance Serbia marked three years since the mass killings at the “Vladislav Ribnikar” elementary school in Belgrade and in the villages of Dubona and Malo Orašje, events

May 4, 2026

Serbia

EU Signals New Momentum for Enlargement: Montenegro Lead the Way

The European Union is entering a new phase of enlargement, with officials in Brussels indicating that expansion is no longer a distant possibility, but a realistic near-term goal. According to EU Enlargement

May 4, 2026

Montenegro·Uncategorized

Slovenia Ranks Among the Happiest Countries in Europe, Near the Top for Life Satisfaction

Slovenia has ranked among the most satisfied nations in the European Union, placing near the top for overall life satisfaction, according to the latest Eurostat data. With an average score of 7.7

May 4, 2026

Slovenia

Novak Djokovic Returns at Rome Masters, Draw Keeps Him Away from Sinner Until Potential Final

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic is set to return to competition at the Masters tournament in Rome, entering the event as one of the top seeds and receiving a bye in the

May 4, 2026

Serbia·Sport

HC Ohrid Makes History After Penalty Drama Against Celje, Reaches EHF European Cup Final

Ohrid’s handball team has written both club and Macedonian handball history by qualifying for the final of the EHF European Cup after a dramatic semifinal victory over Slovenia’s Celje. The second-leg match

May 4, 2026

Macedonia·Sport·Uncategorized

Met Gala 2026 Opens With “Costume Art” Theme as Glamour, Strict Rules and Bezos Controversy Shape Fashion’s Biggest Night

Fashion’s Biggest Night Returns to New York The 2026 Met Gala is being held on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, continuing the tradition of taking place

May 4, 2026

Uncategorized·Whats New

US Rejects Iran’s Claims: No American Warship Hit in Strait of Hormuz

The United States has strongly denied Iranian reports claiming that an American warship was struck by missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, Iranian media announced that their forces had fired two

May 4, 2026

Whats New

46 Years Since Tito’s Death: The Leader Who Left a Lasting Mark on the Balkans

May 4 marks 46 years since the death of Josip Broz Tito, one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century and the longtime president of socialist Yugoslavia. Tito died

May 4, 2026

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