What will become of Iran's enriched uranium?
Iran's nuclear program has been a source of strife for decades, with some Iranians now associating words like as yellowcake, centrifuges, and enrichment with crisis, instability, and war.
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House Advances Impeachment of Vice‑President Sara Duterte
The Philippine lower house of parliament on Monday voted to advance impeachment proceedings against the vice president. Under the constitution, the case now proceeds to a Senate trial.
Starmer Vows to Stay After Crushing Local Election Losses
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer struck a combative tone in London on Monday, saying he had no intention of resigning after heavy election defeats around the country last week. This comes amid public pressure and even some voices within his party urging him to rethink his position.
Endemic, Epidemic, Pandemic — What's the Difference?
The recent outbreak of the rare Andes hantavirus has once again drawn attention to terms that became widely familiar during the COVID‑19 pandemic: endemic, epidemic and pandemic. These concepts are often grouped together or misused in public discourse, but in epidemiology they have precise meanings. Importantly, they describe how a disease spreads — not how dangerous it is. So what do the terms actually mean?
Hantavirus: Evacuated MV Hondius Passengers Return Home
Skip next section IN DEPTH — How is the outbreak being contained? May 11, 2026 IN DEPTH — How is the outbreak being contained?
Goudstikker Painting Found with Seyffardt Descendants
A Nazi-looted painting has resurfaced in the Netherlands after being identified in the possession of descendants of notorious Dutch Nazi collaborator Hendrik Seyffardt. Seyffardt's descendants are believed to have displayed the painting in a private home for decades. It was stolen from the famous collection of the Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker.
Somali Pirates Menace Ships Rerouted Around Africa
It's been a nightmare two months for global shipping, with the Strait of Hormuz largely shut to commercial traffic and the threat of fresh attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. Now, a third crisis is brewing — a resurgence in Somali piracy.
Modi Urges Less Fuel and Gold Amid Iran War Disruptions
Skip next section No increased duties on gold and silver imports expected May 11, 2026 No increased duties on gold and silver imports expected Gold is in high demand in India, particularly for weddingsImage: dapd India has no plans for a raised tariff on gold and silver imports, a government source told Reuters news agency