Iran has implemented new visa fees for Lebanese citizens of €20, reduced to €10 for religious visits, in response to Lebanon's cancellation of a bilateral agreement between the two countries.

A 50-year-old man in France pulled a 2-ton police car 131 feet using his penis while his genitals were set on fire, reportedly to raise awareness for prostate cancer.

Zambia has publicly criticized the United States for allegedly conditioning a $2 billion health assistance package on access to the country's mineral resources. The accusation raises questions about the terms and motivations behind U.S. development aid to African nations.

South Africa's foreign ministry is conducting diplomatic outreach to address international concerns about rising anti-immigrant violence and sentiment within the country.

Residents of Saidnaya, Syria, are calling for the town to be dissociated from the nearby Saydnaya military prison, arguing that international focus on the prison damages the city's reputation as a religious and historical pilgrimage site.

Vladimir Putin is being mocked in AI-generated memes on social media, reportedly in response to publicly documented security concerns about assassination attempts and drone attacks he faces.

Ireland's Central Statistics Office reports that 19,898 marriages were registered in the country last year, of which 624 were same-sex unions.

Breakdancing sessions in a Gaza refugee camp are providing Palestinian children with a coping mechanism for war trauma, offering moments of relief and community support among the rubble.

Nine coal miners have died in a gas explosion at a mine in Sutatausa, Colombia, marking another fatal accident at a location that experienced a deadly disaster in 2023.

French President Emmanuel Macron joined Armenian leaders in an impromptu singing performance of 'La Bohème' during a state dinner in Yerevan, marking an unusual moment during his state visit to Armenia.

A family mourns the deaths of a couple who died aboard a cruise ship during what was reported as a hantavirus outbreak, with relatives expressing their grief and desire to bring them home.

Malawi is experiencing a severe fuel crisis, leading the government to sell gold reserves to purchase fuel, though this measure carries significant economic costs. The crisis is described as among the most severe in Africa.

Russia's Digital Ministry confirmed temporary mobile internet restrictions were implemented in Moscow and St. Petersburg on Tuesday morning, citing security concerns.

Shanghai's expatriate population is gradually recovering four years after the 2020 lockdown, though with a changed demographic composition compared to pre-pandemic levels.

The article appears to cover three separate topics: military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Robert Kennedy's criticism of antidepressant medications, and fashion coverage from the Met Gala.

A Spanish citizen detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for over six months was deported to Madrid, where he described the experience as psychologically damaging. The case highlights concerns about immigration detention practices under the Trump administration.

French President Emmanuel Macron performed a musical rendition of 'La Boheme' at a state dinner while Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accompanied him on drums.

Four Australian citizens are among over 100 people quarantined on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean due to a viral outbreak.

An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, China killed 26 people, with state media reporting that Xi Jinping called for an investigation into the incident.

A diving boat accident in French Polynesia on Easter Sunday resulted in one tourist losing a leg and another being seriously injured when the captain was knocked overboard and the unmanned vessel continued at high speed over a group of divers after the emergency stop system failed.

An explosion at a fireworks factory in central China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, according to Chinese state media reports.

An opinion piece examining discourse around geopolitical influence over the Mekong River region, arguing that framing the issue in terms of 'control' obscures more nuanced underlying dynamics and concerns.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the UAE and expressed solidarity with the UAE government and its president.

A Limerick priest in New York City is helping undocumented Irish immigrants navigate legal and personal challenges, including fears about traveling home for family events due to their immigration status.

South Korea is considering joining a US-led naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz following an incident involving a South Korean cargo ship that experienced an explosion and fire in the waterway on May 4.

The EU is establishing a €6 million program to assist Palestinian victims of attacks by extremist Jewish settlers in the West Bank, where IDF data shows such attacks increased 27% in 2025.

A hot air balloon in California was blown by strong winds into a casino and power line but landed safely in a field, according to local police.

Thailand has terminated a 20-year-old maritime agreement with Cambodia that was designed to address overlapping territorial claims in shared waters. The move comes after prolonged negotiations stalled without resolution.

Nine people were killed in a mine explosion in central Colombia caused by gas buildup. The incident reflects ongoing safety concerns in the region, where numerous small-scale coal and emerald mining operations frequently experience accidents.

Letters written by a German World War 2 prisoner of war held in a UK camp in the 1940s have been delivered to his family 80 years later after being discovered unsent.

French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes has withdrawn his legal appeal against his imprisonment in Algeria and is now seeking release through a presidential pardon, according to his family. Gleizes was arrested in 2024 during a period of strained diplomatic relations between France and Algeria.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has returned from a visit to Eswatini after being denied airspace access by three China-aligned Indian Ocean nations, highlighting geopolitical tensions between Taiwan and China over diplomatic recognition.

A Japanese infantry unit withdrew an AI-generated patch featuring an armed elephant with combat gear and skull imagery after public criticism for appearing immature and aggressive.

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are experiencing increased tensions over energy policy, regional conflicts, and competing visions for Middle Eastern geopolitics, despite official statements characterizing their competition as constructive.

A police officer in South Africa recovered human remains from crocodile-infested waters of the Komati River during a search operation, with authorities conducting an airlift of a 15-foot crocodile from the area.

The Asian Development Bank has downgraded its growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific due to economic disruption caused by energy crisis stemming from geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Bali, Indonesia, representing the second major seismic event in Southeast Asia within two days.

Asian nations are confronting economic challenges from an energy crisis linked to Iran-related conflict, with regional development forecasts being downgraded and inflation concerns rising across the continent.

Over 20 people were hospitalized during a Lag Ba'omer celebration at Mt. Meron, with one man in moderate condition from a head injury and the rest experiencing minor injuries such as weakness and fainting.

An explosion at a fireworks factory in Hunan province, China killed 21 people and injured 61, with President Xi Jinping ordering an investigation into the incident.

Armenia is hosting its first European Union summit in Yerevan, marking a significant diplomatic shift as the country repositions itself geopolitically away from Russian influence.

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A China Eastern Airlines aircraft collided with a passenger boarding bridge during landing at Shanghai airport, damaging the structure. The incident was captured on video and heard by nearby tourists.

An explosion at a fireworks factory in central China killed 26 people and injured 61 others, according to official reports released Tuesday.

Thailand's cabinet has cancelled a 25-year-old joint energy exploration agreement with Cambodia covering disputed offshore areas in the Gulf of Thailand, despite Cambodian objections.