Tuesday, May 12, 2026

World Affairs

Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term

Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

Trump-Xi meeting: Could China, US form a ‘G2’? | International Trade News

US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day summit with...

US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war

The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the...

Pakistan scrambles to salvage US-Iran diplomacy as ceasefire faces collapse | US-Israel war on Iran News

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan has rejected allegations that it had sheltered Iranian military aircraft from potential United...

EU needs to delay social media access for children – von der Leyen

She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on...
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ChatGPT owner OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon

OpenAI has signed a $38bn (£29bn) contract with Amazon to access its cloud computing infrastructure, as the start-up continues its run of major...

Ukraine receives Patriot systems to bolster air defences against Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News

President Zelenskyy announces arrival of Patriots amid Russia’s continuous bombing of infrastructure and urban areas.Published On 3 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Click here to...

Samia Suluhu Hassan sworn in as president after unrest

AFP via Getty ImagesThe situation in Tanzania has sparked global concern, with Pope Leo XIV on Sunday calling for prayers, saying post-election violence...

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches the Philippines | Weather News

More than 70,000 people ordered to leave their homes as forecasters warn of torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges.Published On 3 Nov...

Maldives bans smoking for younger generations

Getty ImagesThe Maldives has banned young people born on or after 1 January 2007 from smoking tobacco, becoming the only country in the...

How Trump’s White House ballroom compares with Obama renovations | Donald Trump News

President Donald Trump has demolished the White House’s East Wing, startling historic preservationists and drawing national ire on his way to building what...
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