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<blockquote data-quote="Wikipedia Current Events" data-source="post: 154411" data-attributes="member: 524">Armed conflicts and attacks<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Eastern_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Middle Eastern crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">2026 Iran war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%932026_Iran%E2%80%93United_States_negotiations" target="_blank">2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire" target="_blank">2026 Iran war ceasefire</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan_in_the_2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">Pakistan in the 2026 Iran war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iran</a>, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a>, and mediator <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan" target="_blank">Pakistan</a> reports that progress has been made in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceasefire" target="_blank">ceasefire</a> talks, with the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_%28Iran%29" target="_blank">Iranian foreign ministry</a> saying that Iran is focused on finalizing a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorandum_of_understanding" target="_blank">memorandum of understanding</a>. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-iran-report-progress-talks-ending-war-looking-next-few-days-2026-05-23/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_Times" target="_blank">Financial Times</a> reports that mediators are nearing a deal to extend the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceasefire" target="_blank">ceasefire</a> between Iran and the United States by 60 days and establish a framework for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_program_of_Iran" target="_blank">nuclear talks</a>. <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/05/23/us-iran-war-talks.html" target="_blank">(CNBC)</a> <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/0f6f9962-c6c4-4c75-bba2-8b103edfbc85?syn-25a6b1a6=1" target="_blank">(Financial Times)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States" target="_blank">U.S. president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> says that the details of the emerging agreement will be &quot;announced shortly,&quot; and that it will include the reopening of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz</a>. <a href="https://aje.news/osen4f?update=4596781" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis" target="_blank">2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command" target="_blank">U.S. Central Command</a> says that they have redirected 100 commercial ships and disabled four others from the Strait of Hormuz since the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_blockade_of_Iran" target="_blank">blockade</a> started. <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-says-100-commercial-vessels-redirected-from-strait-of-hormuz/3946803" target="_blank">(AA)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Iran's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fars_News_Agency" target="_blank">Fars News Agency</a> reports that the agreement will allow Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-iran-report-progress-talks-ending-war-looking-next-few-days-2026-05-23/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Lebanon_war" target="_blank">2026 Lebanon war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_Civil_Defense" target="_blank">Lebanese Civil Defense</a> reports that an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israeli</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike" target="_blank">airstrike</a> on a residential building in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_el_Gharbiyeh" target="_blank">Sir el Gharbiyeh</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Lebanon" target="_blank">southern Lebanon</a>, has killed at least nine people and injured six. <a href="https://aje.news/osen4f?update=4596743" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
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</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war_%282022%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Russo-Ukrainian war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_in_Russia_during_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war_%282022%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine" target="_blank">Ukrainian</a> drone attack causes a fire at a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transneft" target="_blank">Transneft</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_terminal" target="_blank">oil terminal</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novorossiysk" target="_blank">Novorossiysk</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krasnodar_Krai" target="_blank">Krasnodar Krai</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia" target="_blank">Russia</a>. <a href="https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/ukrainian-drone-attack-triggers-fire-russian-oil-terminal-133246913" target="_blank">(ABC News)</a></li>
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</ul></li>
</ul>Arts and culture<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Cannes_Film_Festival" target="_blank">2026 Cannes Film Festival</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania" target="_blank">Romanian</a> director <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristian_Mungiu" target="_blank">Cristian Mungiu</a> wins his second <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palme_d%27Or" target="_blank">Palme d'Or</a> for the drama film <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fjord_%28film%29" target="_blank">Fjord</a> at the 2026 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannes_Film_Festival" target="_blank">Cannes Film Festival</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France" target="_blank">France</a>. <a href="https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-05-24/world/world/Norwayset-drama-about-political-polarization-Fjord-wins-Palme-dOr-at-Cannes/2599598" target="_blank">(AP via Korea JoongAng Daily)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>Health and environment<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Ituri_Province_Ebola_epidemic" target="_blank">2026 Ituri Province Ebola epidemic</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Red_Cross" target="_blank">International Red Cross</a> announces that three of its local volunteers have died from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebola" target="_blank">Ebola</a> while working in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djugu_territory" target="_blank">Djugu Territory</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ituri_Province" target="_blank">Ituri Province</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo" target="_blank">Democratic Republic of the Congo</a> (DRC), in March. <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/congo-ebola-outbreak-red-cross-workers/" target="_blank">(CBS News)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda" target="_blank">Uganda</a>'s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Health_%28Uganda%29" target="_blank">health ministry</a> confirms three new Ebola cases, a woman who traveled from the DRC and two Ugandan workers that had contact with her, bringing the country's total to five cases and one death. <a href="https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20260523-travel-restrictions-on-dr-congo-as-ebola-threat-rises-to-highest-level" target="_blank">(RFI)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">An Ebola clinic run by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctors_Without_Borders" target="_blank">Doctors Without Borders</a> is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arson" target="_blank">set on fire</a> by residents in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongbwalu" target="_blank">Mongbwalu</a>, Djugu Territory, Ituri Province, DRC. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/ebola-congo-tents-treatment-fire-e6fb1898865ba6848aa1567aebe7ba30" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>International relations<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France%E2%80%93Israel_relations" target="_blank">France–Israel relations</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockade_of_the_Gaza_Strip" target="_blank">Blockade of the Gaza Strip</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France" target="_blank">France</a> bans <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israeli</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_National_Security_%28Israel%29" target="_blank">national security minister</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itamar_Ben-Gvir" target="_blank">Itamar Ben-Gvir</a> permanently following his actions towards members of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Sumud_Flotilla" target="_blank">Global Sumud Flotilla</a> who were detained by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_Navy" target="_blank">Israeli Navy</a> several days earlier. <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/france-bans-israeli-minister-ben-gvir-from-entry/" target="_blank">(Politico)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine%E2%80%93Vietnam_relations" target="_blank">Ukraine–Vietnam relations</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazakhstan%E2%80%93Ukraine_relations" target="_blank">Kazakhstan–Ukraine relations</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">In accordance with bilateral agreements, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam" target="_blank">Vietnam</a> grants 40 scholarships to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainians" target="_blank">Ukrainians</a> for the 2026–2027 academic year for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor%27s_degree" target="_blank">bachelor's</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master%27s_degree" target="_blank">master's</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postgraduate_education" target="_blank">postgraduate</a> degrees, including a one-year language course for those who do not speak <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnamese_language" target="_blank">Vietnamese</a>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazakhstan" target="_blank">Kazakhstan</a> also grants 40 scholarships for similar degrees. <a href="https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1170364.html" target="_blank">(Interfax-Ukraine)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>Law and crime<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey%E2%80%93Islamic_State_conflict" target="_blank">Turkey–Islamic State conflict</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria" target="_blank">Syrian</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Intelligence_Directorate_%28Syria%29" target="_blank">General Intelligence Directorate</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey" target="_blank">Turkish</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Intelligence_Organization" target="_blank">National Intelligence Organization</a> conduct a joint operation in Syria and arrest ten people allegedly linked with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISIL" target="_blank">ISIL</a>. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/23/turkish-and-syrian-officials-detain-10-individuals-with-alleged-isil-ties" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>Politics and elections<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%93present_Serbian_anti-corruption_protests" target="_blank">2024–present Serbian anti-corruption protests</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tens of thousands of people rally in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgrade" target="_blank">Belgrade</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbia" target="_blank">Serbia</a>, to protest against the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Serbia" target="_blank">government</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Serbia" target="_blank">president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleksandar_Vu%C4%8Di%C4%87" target="_blank">Aleksandar Vučić</a>, and call for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Serbian_parliamentary_election" target="_blank">earlier parliamentary</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Serbian_presidential_election" target="_blank">presidential elections</a>. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/23/tens-of-thousands-rally-in-serbia-for-antigovernment-demonstrations" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protests_against_the_2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">Protests against the 2026 Iran war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-war_movement" target="_blank">Anti-war protesters</a> stage a protest rally at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Fleet_Activities_Yokosuka" target="_blank">US naval base</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka" target="_blank">Yokosuka</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanagawa_Prefecture" target="_blank">Kanagawa Prefecture</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan" target="_blank">Japan</a>, against the US-Israel strikes and call for challenge against the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Mutual_Cooperation_and_Security_between_the_United_States_and_Japan" target="_blank">Japan-US Security Treaty</a>. <a href="https://www.arabnews.jp/en/japan/article_170700/" target="_blank">(Arab News Japan)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Veterans hold a Veterans Speak Out gathering at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada_State_Capitol" target="_blank">Nevada State Capitol</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_City%2C_Nevada" target="_blank">Carson City</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada" target="_blank">Nevada</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">U.S.</a>, to honor the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">U.S. troops</a> who were <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualties_of_the_2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">killed</a> during the Iran war. Additionally, veterans also criticize the war as unconstitutional, citing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_One_of_the_United_States_Constitution%23Section_8:Powers_of_Congress" target="_blank">Article 1 Section 8</a> of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Constitution" target="_blank">U.S. Constitution</a>. <a href="https://www.carsonnow.org/05/23/2026/veterans-at-nevada-state-capitol-plaza-gathering-honor-fallen-soldiers-speak-out-against-war-in-iran" target="_blank">(CarsonNow)</a> <a href="https://www.kolotv.com/2026/05/22/veterans-set-rally-against-iran-war-cuts-benefits-carson-city/?outputType=amp" target="_blank">(KOLO-TV)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Thousands of people march through <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid" target="_blank">Madrid</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain" target="_blank">Spain</a>, to demand <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Spain" target="_blank">prime minister</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_S%C3%A1nchez" target="_blank">Pedro Sánchez</a> to resign following several <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption_in_Spain" target="_blank">corruption</a> scandals in his <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Ministers_%28Spain%29" target="_blank">cabinet</a> and his family. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/23/thousands-march-in-madrid-demanding-spanish-pm-quit-over-graft-allegations" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
</ul>Sports<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup" target="_blank">2026 FIFA World Cup</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_at_the_FIFA_World_Cup" target="_blank">Iran at the FIFA World Cup</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_national_football_team" target="_blank">Iran national football team</a> moves their squad's base to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tijuana" target="_blank">Tijuana</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico" target="_blank">Mexico</a>, with approval from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA" target="_blank">FIFA</a> to avoid visa-related issues with the United States. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/5/23/iran-move-world-cup-base-from-us-to-mexico-with-fifa-approval" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DR_Congo_national_football_team" target="_blank">DR Congo national football team</a> announces that it will maintain its planned schedule, including two <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendly_match" target="_blank">friendly matches</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium" target="_blank">Belgium</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain" target="_blank">Spain</a>, before going to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston" target="_blank">Houston</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas" target="_blank">Texas</a>, United States, for the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup" target="_blank">World Cup</a>, despite being warned to isolate, stating the entire squad is based outside of the DRC. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/sports/2026/5/23/dr-congo-will-not-change-world-cup-preparations-despite-us-warning" target="_blank">(Reuters via Al Jazeera)</a></li>
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[QUOTE="Wikipedia Current Events, post: 154411, member: 524"] [B]Armed conflicts and attacks[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Eastern_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']Middle Eastern crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war']2026 Iran war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%932026_Iran%E2%80%93United_States_negotiations']2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire']2026 Iran war ceasefire[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan_in_the_2026_Iran_war']Pakistan in the 2026 Iran war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iran[/URL], the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL], and mediator [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan']Pakistan[/URL] reports that progress has been made in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceasefire']ceasefire[/URL] talks, with the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_%28Iran%29']Iranian foreign ministry[/URL] saying that Iran is focused on finalizing a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorandum_of_understanding']memorandum of understanding[/URL]. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-iran-report-progress-talks-ending-war-looking-next-few-days-2026-05-23/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [*]The [I][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_Times']Financial Times[/URL][/I] reports that mediators are nearing a deal to extend the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceasefire']ceasefire[/URL] between Iran and the United States by 60 days and establish a framework for [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_program_of_Iran']nuclear talks[/URL]. [URL='https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/05/23/us-iran-war-talks.html'](CNBC)[/URL] [URL='https://www.ft.com/content/0f6f9962-c6c4-4c75-bba2-8b103edfbc85?syn-25a6b1a6=1']([I]Financial Times[/I])[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States']U.S. president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump']Donald Trump[/URL] says that the details of the emerging agreement will be "announced shortly," and that it will include the reopening of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz']Strait of Hormuz[/URL]. [URL='https://aje.news/osen4f?update=4596781'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis']2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command']U.S. Central Command[/URL] says that they have redirected 100 commercial ships and disabled four others from the Strait of Hormuz since the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_blockade_of_Iran']blockade[/URL] started. [URL='https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-says-100-commercial-vessels-redirected-from-strait-of-hormuz/3946803'](AA)[/URL] [*]Iran's [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fars_News_Agency']Fars News Agency[/URL] reports that the agreement will allow Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-iran-report-progress-talks-ending-war-looking-next-few-days-2026-05-23/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Lebanon_war']2026 Lebanon war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_Civil_Defense']Lebanese Civil Defense[/URL] reports that an [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israeli[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike']airstrike[/URL] on a residential building in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_el_Gharbiyeh']Sir el Gharbiyeh[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Lebanon']southern Lebanon[/URL], has killed at least nine people and injured six. [URL='https://aje.news/osen4f?update=4596743'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war_%282022%E2%80%93present%29']Russo-Ukrainian war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_in_Russia_during_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war_%282022%E2%80%93present%29']Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war[/URL] [LIST] [*]A [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine']Ukrainian[/URL] drone attack causes a fire at a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transneft']Transneft[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_terminal']oil terminal[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novorossiysk']Novorossiysk[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krasnodar_Krai']Krasnodar Krai[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia']Russia[/URL]. [URL='https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/ukrainian-drone-attack-triggers-fire-russian-oil-terminal-133246913'](ABC News)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Arts and culture[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Cannes_Film_Festival']2026 Cannes Film Festival[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania']Romanian[/URL] director [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristian_Mungiu']Cristian Mungiu[/URL] wins his second [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palme_d%27Or']Palme d'Or[/URL] for the drama film [I][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fjord_%28film%29']Fjord[/URL][/I] at the 2026 [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannes_Film_Festival']Cannes Film Festival[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France']France[/URL]. [URL='https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-05-24/world/world/Norwayset-drama-about-political-polarization-Fjord-wins-Palme-dOr-at-Cannes/2599598'](AP via [I]Korea JoongAng Daily[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Health and environment[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Ituri_Province_Ebola_epidemic']2026 Ituri Province Ebola epidemic[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Red_Cross']International Red Cross[/URL] announces that three of its local volunteers have died from [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebola']Ebola[/URL] while working in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djugu_territory']Djugu Territory[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ituri_Province']Ituri Province[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo']Democratic Republic of the Congo[/URL] (DRC), in March. [URL='https://www.cbsnews.com/news/congo-ebola-outbreak-red-cross-workers/'](CBS News)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda']Uganda[/URL]'s [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Health_%28Uganda%29']health ministry[/URL] confirms three new Ebola cases, a woman who traveled from the DRC and two Ugandan workers that had contact with her, bringing the country's total to five cases and one death. [URL='https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20260523-travel-restrictions-on-dr-congo-as-ebola-threat-rises-to-highest-level'](RFI)[/URL] [*]An Ebola clinic run by [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctors_Without_Borders']Doctors Without Borders[/URL] is [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arson']set on fire[/URL] by residents in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongbwalu']Mongbwalu[/URL], Djugu Territory, Ituri Province, DRC. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/ebola-congo-tents-treatment-fire-e6fb1898865ba6848aa1567aebe7ba30'](AP)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]International relations[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France%E2%80%93Israel_relations']France–Israel relations[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockade_of_the_Gaza_Strip']Blockade of the Gaza Strip[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France']France[/URL] bans [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israeli[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_National_Security_%28Israel%29']national security minister[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itamar_Ben-Gvir']Itamar Ben-Gvir[/URL] permanently following his actions towards members of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Sumud_Flotilla']Global Sumud Flotilla[/URL] who were detained by the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_Navy']Israeli Navy[/URL] several days earlier. [URL='https://www.politico.eu/article/france-bans-israeli-minister-ben-gvir-from-entry/']([I]Politico[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine%E2%80%93Vietnam_relations']Ukraine–Vietnam relations[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazakhstan%E2%80%93Ukraine_relations']Kazakhstan–Ukraine relations[/URL] [LIST] [*]In accordance with bilateral agreements, [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam']Vietnam[/URL] grants 40 scholarships to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainians']Ukrainians[/URL] for the 2026–2027 academic year for [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor%27s_degree']bachelor's[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master%27s_degree']master's[/URL], and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postgraduate_education']postgraduate[/URL] degrees, including a one-year language course for those who do not speak [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnamese_language']Vietnamese[/URL]. [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazakhstan']Kazakhstan[/URL] also grants 40 scholarships for similar degrees. [URL='https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1170364.html'](Interfax-Ukraine)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Law and crime[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey%E2%80%93Islamic_State_conflict']Turkey–Islamic State conflict[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria']Syrian[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Intelligence_Directorate_%28Syria%29']General Intelligence Directorate[/URL] and the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey']Turkish[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Intelligence_Organization']National Intelligence Organization[/URL] conduct a joint operation in Syria and arrest ten people allegedly linked with [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISIL']ISIL[/URL]. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/23/turkish-and-syrian-officials-detain-10-individuals-with-alleged-isil-ties'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Politics and elections[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%93present_Serbian_anti-corruption_protests']2024–present Serbian anti-corruption protests[/URL] [LIST] [*]Tens of thousands of people rally in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgrade']Belgrade[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbia']Serbia[/URL], to protest against the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Serbia']government[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Serbia']president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleksandar_Vu%C4%8Di%C4%87']Aleksandar Vučić[/URL], and call for [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Serbian_parliamentary_election']earlier parliamentary[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Serbian_presidential_election']presidential elections[/URL]. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/23/tens-of-thousands-rally-in-serbia-for-antigovernment-demonstrations'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protests_against_the_2026_Iran_war']Protests against the 2026 Iran war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-war_movement']Anti-war protesters[/URL] stage a protest rally at the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Fleet_Activities_Yokosuka']US naval base[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka']Yokosuka[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanagawa_Prefecture']Kanagawa Prefecture[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan']Japan[/URL], against the US-Israel strikes and call for challenge against the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Mutual_Cooperation_and_Security_between_the_United_States_and_Japan']Japan-US Security Treaty[/URL]. [URL='https://www.arabnews.jp/en/japan/article_170700/']([I]Arab News Japan[/I])[/URL] [*]Veterans hold a [I]Veterans Speak Out[/I] gathering at the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada_State_Capitol']Nevada State Capitol[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_City%2C_Nevada']Carson City[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada']Nevada[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']U.S.[/URL], to honor the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Armed_Forces']U.S. troops[/URL] who were [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualties_of_the_2026_Iran_war']killed[/URL] during the Iran war. Additionally, veterans also criticize the war as unconstitutional, citing [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_One_of_the_United_States_Constitution%23Section_8:Powers_of_Congress']Article 1 Section 8[/URL] of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Constitution']U.S. Constitution[/URL]. [URL='https://www.carsonnow.org/05/23/2026/veterans-at-nevada-state-capitol-plaza-gathering-honor-fallen-soldiers-speak-out-against-war-in-iran'](CarsonNow)[/URL] [URL='https://www.kolotv.com/2026/05/22/veterans-set-rally-against-iran-war-cuts-benefits-carson-city/?outputType=amp'](KOLO-TV)[/URL] [/LIST] [*]Thousands of people march through [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid']Madrid[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain']Spain[/URL], to demand [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Spain']prime minister[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_S%C3%A1nchez']Pedro Sánchez[/URL] to resign following several [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption_in_Spain']corruption[/URL] scandals in his [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Ministers_%28Spain%29']cabinet[/URL] and his family. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/23/thousands-march-in-madrid-demanding-spanish-pm-quit-over-graft-allegations'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Sports[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup']2026 FIFA World Cup[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_at_the_FIFA_World_Cup']Iran at the FIFA World Cup[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_national_football_team']Iran national football team[/URL] moves their squad's base to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tijuana']Tijuana[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico']Mexico[/URL], with approval from [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA']FIFA[/URL] to avoid visa-related issues with the United States. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/5/23/iran-move-world-cup-base-from-us-to-mexico-with-fifa-approval'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [/LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DR_Congo_national_football_team']DR Congo national football team[/URL] announces that it will maintain its planned schedule, including two [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendly_match']friendly matches[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium']Belgium[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain']Spain[/URL], before going to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston']Houston[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas']Texas[/URL], United States, for the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup']World Cup[/URL], despite being warned to isolate, stating the entire squad is based outside of the DRC. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/sports/2026/5/23/dr-congo-will-not-change-world-cup-preparations-despite-us-warning'](Reuters via Al Jazeera)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2026_May_23"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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