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Le Monde - World News

2026-05-12 15:42:51 (6 days ago)

Kremlin says no 'specifics' on ending Ukraine war despite Putin's words

Days after Russian leader Vladimir Putin had suggested that the war in Ukraine was 'heading to an end,' the Kremlin clarified on Tuesday that there was no concrete plan in place, and that at this stage it remains impossible to 'speak about any specifics.'

France 24 - World News

2026-05-12 15:42:31 (6 days ago)

Japanese crisp bags turn black and white due to Iran war

Global oil prices rose further with Brent crude climbing near $110 a barrel, as a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz continues with the US and Iran both rejecting the other's ceasefire proposal.  Meanwhile, Japanese snack giant Calbee has decided to temporarily switch to black and white packaging for some of its products including crisps and prawn crackers due to supply instability in printing ink, made using petrochemical materials. 

RT News - Top Stories

2026-05-12 15:41:25 (6 days ago)

Talks with Russia ‘inevitable’ for Europe – Kremlin envoy

The looming energy crisis will inevitably force the EU and UK to resume talks with Russia, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said
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South China Morning Post - World News

2026-05-12 15:40:55 (6 days ago)

China presses Pakistan to deepen Iran mediation ahead of Trump-Xi talks

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi on Tuesday urged Pakistan to ramp up mediation efforts in the Iran crisis, as the war threatens to overshadow US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing. In a call with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar, Wang lauded Pakistan’s efforts in facilitating negotiations between Washington and Tehran and helping to extend the ceasefire. But he also called for Pakistan to “step up its mediation efforts to contribute to … the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the...

France 24 - World News

2026-05-12 15:39:55 (6 days ago)

Mali, immigration and DR Congo: Five key takeaways from Macron's interview with FRANCE 24

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday spoke to FRANCE 24 at the close of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Here’s what you need to know about how Macron sees France’s changing relationship with African nations.

The Guardian - World News

2026-05-12 15:37:32 (6 days ago)

FBI chief Kash Patel spars with top Democrat over allegations of excessive drinking on the job – US politics live

Patel and Chris Van Hollen, ranking member of the Senate appropriations subcommittee, trade accusations in heated budget hearing

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The Pentagon revealed on 29 April that the US war on Iran had cost about $25bn for roughly two months of spending. Today, when asked if there are any updated costs associated with the war, Jules Hurst III, chief financial official for the Pentagon, said:

“At the time of testimony … it was $25bn dollars. But the joint staff team and the comptroller are constantly looking at estimates and now we think it is closer to 29.”

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-05-12 15:37:09 (6 days ago)

Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging?

The UAE's close ties to the US and Israel have placed the Gulf country under Iranian suspicion.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-05-12 15:36:36 (6 days ago)

Ukraine hits Russia’s distant gas facilities after Moscow’s attacks kill 6

The attack comes in retaliation for the Russian attacks that killed at least six in Ukraine, according to the president.

Times of India

2026-05-12 15:34:45 (6 days ago)

Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow, several ministers quit

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-05-12 15:31:22 (6 days ago)

Moment taxi driver wrestles armed man during police chase in Turkiye

A taxi driver wrestled a gunman that was forcing him to drive during a police chase in Turkiye.

New York Times - World News

2026-05-12 15:30:07 (6 days ago)

Trump and Xi Enter China Summit Distracted by Iran War

The war in Iran has cast a shadow of uncertainty on both superpowers, dimming early hopes that they could begin to address the larger issues that have frayed their relationship.

Fox News - Top Stories

2026-05-12 15:28:57 (6 days ago)

‘The Americans’ star Matthew Rhys slams ‘out of control’ trend of playing videos out loud in public

Matthew Rhys sounds off on people blasting phone videos in public without headphones, saying the growing habit is driving him completely bananas.