Are Romania and Moldova Heading Toward Reunification?

In early May, Moldovan President Maia Sandu and her Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan posted a picture together on their respective Facebook pages showing them smiling, sitting next to each other on a Romanian military aircraft. "We are on our way to the capital of Armenia with President Nicusor Dan, where the European Political Community summit will

Dead humpback off Denmark identified as ‘Timmy’

Skip next section Berlin police report arrests, attacks on officers and media at Nakba rally May 16, 2026 Berlin police report arrests, attacks on officers and media at Nakba rally Police reported several arrests after attacks on officers and media representativesImage: Fabian Sommer/dpa/picture alliance Police in Berlin say they have made "several arrests" after attacks

Bangkok train-bus crash kills at least eight

A collision between a freight train and a bus on Saturday killed at least eight people and injured 32 others in the Thai capital, Bangkok, officials said. Preliminary reports showed ​the public bus had been stopped on the railway tracks at a ​red ‌light before the crash, preventing crossing barriers from closing, Deputy Transport Minister

Far-right anti-immigration rally staged in London

Police in London on Saturday braced themselves as tens of thousands of protesters joined the latest rally staged by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon gathered up to 150,000 people into central London last September, for a rally proclaiming "national unity, free speech and Christian values." Who is Tommy Robinson? The

Middle East roundup: Nakba Day crowds and regional tensions

Skip next section Putin discusses Iran with UAE president, Kremlin says May 16, 2026 Putin discusses Iran with UAE president, Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Iran ‌conflict ⁠with ⁠his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, ​Mohammed bin Zayed ​Al Nahyan, ​the ‌Kremlin said in a statement on ‌Saturday. "Both sides emphasised ‌the

Study: Immigrants Disadvantaged in Germany’s Rental Market

Finding a rental apartment with three or four rooms in Berlin? No problem for top earners. In May 2026, a major rental platform is listing a unit of just over 100 square meters (1,076 square feet) for just over €4,000 ($4,680) per month, including heating and other additional costs. The lowest offer is just under €1,000

From Collection to Community: Reimagining Museums

Around 530 BC, the world's first public museum opened its doors in the Mesopotamian state of Ur, in modern-day Iraq. The curator was a priestess princess, and the museum was part of the palace complex, displaying artifacts from the region with informational labels in multiple languages. Fast forward some 2,500 years, and museums no longer

Long Island Rail Road Workers Begin Historic Strike

Workers for New York's Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) went on strike on Saturday, halting the busiest commuter rail system in the United States. Some 3,500 workers are taking part in the strike, including locomotive engineers, machinists and signalmen. This is the first time the LIRR rail workers have staged a strike in 32 years.

Taiwan Urges US to Approve Pending Arms Sale

Taiwan's government on Saturday pressed the US to approve the latest arms package to the self-governing island. President Donald Trump told Fox News on Friday after he concluded a high-stakes summit with China's Xi Jinping that he had not decided on future sales when asked about it. "I may do it. I may not do it," Trump said.

Global Laser-Weapons Race: US, China, Israel Compete

Last week, avid online weapons spotters located what appeared to be a Chinese-made laser system at Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates. The lasers are mounted on a vehicle and are supposed to be able to shoot down drones. Already in the UAE is an Israeli-made laser system called Iron Beam that Israel apparently loaned
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