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Thursday, May 28

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Culture WarMay 28, 2026

Deadly School Fire Exposes Systemic Failure in Kenya's Boarding Facilities

A tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy has claimed the lives of 16 students, highlighting a persistent and deadly pattern of negligence regarding safety regulations in Kenyan boarding schools.

In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy, A U.S. Sailor signals to an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 87, on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while operating in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 2, 2026 in the Mediterranean Sea.
Foreign PolicyMay 28, 2026

American resolve forces Iran to back down as US strikes hit terror proxies

The U.S. military has launched targeted defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites and drone operations after the IRGC attempted to threaten American assets and international maritime trade.

An attendant at a petrol station is pictured filling a car with diesel in India.
Foreign PolicyMay 28, 2026

Trump Holds All the Cards as Iran Ceasefire Deal Awaits Final Approval

Global oil prices dipped as reports surfaced of a potential ceasefire agreement with Iran that now awaits President Trump's final sign-off.

A woman lifts a damaged suitcase as she checks rubble in a destroyed apartment that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon on Thursday
Foreign PolicyMay 28, 2026

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Strongholds in Beirut and Tyre Following Escalated Attacks

Israel has launched targeted strikes against Hezbollah targets across Lebanon after the terror group repeatedly violated ceasefire agreements and launched drone attacks against Israeli civilians and troops.

Close up, side view photo of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte days before his arrest, against a blurred red background
Foreign PolicyMay 28, 2026

Globalist Court Targets Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to face trial at the International Criminal Court on November 30 for his aggressive anti-drug policies, a move critics decry as selective prosecution driven by domestic political infighting

Wednesday, May 27

A BBC Verify thumbnail with Trump in the centre and the word 'Truth' written behind him.
PoliticsMay 27, 2026

BBC Obsesses Over President Trump's Social Media Habits

The BBC has dedicated significant time and data analysis to cataloging President Trump's social media activity, attempting to scrutinize his direct communication with the American public.

Employees inspect a Nio Inc. ES9 electric vehicle on the production line at the company's factory in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Foreign PolicyMay 27, 2026

Beijing's State-Subsidized Auto Machine Crushes Western Competitors

Western automakers are losing their grip on the global market as China leverages massive state subsidies, advanced software integration, and aggressive pricing to outpace traditional competitors.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House
Foreign PolicyMay 27, 2026

Trump Keeps Pressure on Iran: 'Finish the Job' if Deal Isn't Reached

President Trump signaled that the U.S. is far from satisfied with current negotiations with Iran, emphasizing that the regime's desperation for a deal will not lead to a weak agreement.

A man in a fluorescent jacket helps a woman departing a plane with her luggage
ImmigrationMay 27, 2026

Ghana Repatriates Citizens as South Africa Cracks Down on Illegal Immigration

The Ghanaian government has begun evacuating its citizens from South Africa following widespread protests against illegal immigration that have left many undocumented foreign nationals feeling unwelcome.

An image shared by the Russian Defence Ministry press-service which claims to show two Russian servicemen in military garb checking streets of Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) in the Donetsk region in Ukraine.
Foreign PolicyMay 27, 2026

Putin’s War of Attrition: Half a Million Russian Soldiers Dead as Kremlin Wages Hybrid War on the West

The head of the UK's GCHQ has revealed that Russia has suffered approximately 500,000 casualties in its failed invasion of Ukraine, while simultaneously escalating a 'hybrid war' against NATO nations.

A person walks through rubble in a room of a residential building with extensive damage in view and what looks like half the wall missing in the background.
Foreign PolicyMay 27, 2026

Israel Eliminates Hamas Military Chief in Precision Strike

The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet successfully targeted and killed Hamas military commander Mohammed Odeh in a calculated operation, continuing Israel's mission to hold the architects of the October 7 terror attacks accountable.