U.S. to Pull 5,000 Troops Out of Germany
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a charter school in The Villages, Fla., Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Has Myanmar's Military Regained the Upper Hand?
Since toppling a democratically elected government over five years ago, Myanmar's military has lost control over swaths of land to armed resistance groups across the country. It has severely damaged the economy and left the regime internationally isolated, facing numerous allegations of war crimes.
War Widens Iran's Press Crackdown, Deepening Information Vacuum
Iran has long ranked among the world's most repressive countries for press freedom. In the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, Reporters Without Borders placed Iran 177th out of 180 countries, below Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, which ranked 175th. But journalists and media watchdogs say the US-Israel war with Iran has pushed reporting conditions to an even more dangerous point.
Man Charged Over Golders Green Stabbings of Two Jewish Men
Authorities in the UK have charged a 45-year-old man on Friday over the stabbings of two Jewish men in the community of Golders Green in London. The attack, which took place on Wednesday, left a 34-year-old man and a 76-year-old man injured.
India Hikes Commercial LPG Prices; New Domestic Rules Take Effect
Skip next section Madhya Pradesh orders probe in Bargi Dam tragedy May 1, 2026 Madhya Pradesh orders probe in Bargi Dam tragedy The cruise boat flipped after being caught in a sudden stormImage: ANI News/IMAGO The government of Madhya Pradesh has ordered a probe into a deadly cruise boat accident that occurred at the Bargi
Hungary: Future of Orbán and His System
When Viktor Orban was narrowly voted out of office for the first time in 2002, he went through a deep personal crisis. "The homeland cannot be in the opposition!" he said at the time.
First Direct U.S.–Venezuela Flight in Seven Years Lands
The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela landed in Caracas on Thursday, seven years after the US Homeland Security Department indefinitely suspended operations, citing security risks. Operated by American Airlines subsidiary Envoy Air, the flight took off at 10.26 a.m.
How Serbia's Government Tightened Control of Media
"Backsliding ," "pressure ," "political influence over editorial policy" — this is how numerous international reports describe the state of the media in Serbia.
UK raises national threat to 'severe' after antisemitic attack
The UK's terror threat level has been raised from substantial to severe after two Jewish men were attacked in the northern London neighborhood of Golders Green on Wednesday. "Today, the national threat level has increased to 'severe,' which means a terrorist attack is considered highly likely," British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood in a statement on Thursday.
Hossein Vafaei: Playing for Country and Snooker Glory
Strolling out to Notorious B.I.G.'s Hypnotize for his matches, Hossein Vafaei looks right at home on snooker's biggest stage. It's been a long time coming. For years, diplomatic red tape stalled his career, but he's now making up for lost time at the age of 31.
No evidence for German 'spring fatigue'
It's one of the first warm days of the year. The first harbingers of spring are cautiously poking their heads out of the ground, the cappuccino in the street cafe tastes of new beginnings. Winter seems to be over.
Trump Threatens Possible US Troop Reductions in Germany
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will shortly decide whether to cut its forces in Germany, where it maintains a major military presence.