Record-Breaking Heat Across Europe A severe heatwave swept across Europe on Monday, May 25, with Britain, Ireland, and France experiencing unprecedented temperatures for May. Meteorologists attributed the extreme heat to a ‘heat dome’, a mass of hot air traveling from northern Africa and trapped beneath a high-pressure system over western Europe. In Spain, temperatures are forecast to reach 38 °C later

Memorial Day Tribute at Arlington On Memorial Day, May 25, President Donald Trump paid tribute to the US troops killed during the campaign against Iran while reaffirming that Tehran “will never have a nuclear weapon.” Speaking at Arlington National Cemetery, Trump honored the fallen soldiers of Operation Epic Fury, describing them as “wonderful, special people” who gave their lives to protect global

Cathay Pacific flight CX156 landed safely in Hong Kong after severe turbulence injured 10 people on a Brisbane-to-Hong Kong service. The Airbus A350-900 arrived at Hong Kong International Airport at about 6:45 AM HKT on Saturday, May 23, 2026. For US readers, that was Friday evening, May 22, 2026, in Eastern and Central time zones. Hong Kong public broadcaster RTHK reported that the flight arrived early Saturday, while the South China Morning Post a

Koh-i-Noor return to India remains one of the most closely watched cultural heritage disputes between India and Britain. The Koh-i-Noor return to India debate has gained fresh attention as colonial-era artifacts face renewed scrutiny worldwide. The 105.6-carat diamond remains part of Britain’s Crown Jewels and is associated with the Tower of London’s royal collection. Koh-i-Noor Return to India: Why the Dispute Continues

India is hosting the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on May 26, 2026, bringing together senior leaders from India, the United States, Japan and Australia. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is chairing the meeting, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi attending the talks. The participation details are confirmed by India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The meeting comes a