Gunshots erupted at the Philippine Senate during an attempted arrest of a top senator, Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity during the country's 'drug war'.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under significant pressure, with his leadership questioned by unions and facing comparisons to President Biden, as King Charles III lays out the government's legislative agenda amid calls for Starmer's resignation.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, is making her first official trip abroad since her cancer diagnosis, visiting Reggio Emilia, Italy, a city recognized for its innovative approach to early childhood education.
President Trump landed in Beijing for a state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where key discussions are expected to cover trade, Taiwan, and tensions related to the Iran war, with some US officials pushing for an arms sale to Taiwan.
The ongoing Iran war is causing widespread economic disruption, including rising energy prices, increased gold and silver tariffs in India, and stablecoin adoption for remittances in Asia, while also intensifying geopolitical tensions and military threats from the US.
US wholesale inflation surged in April, with the producer price index rising 6% year-over-year, marking the fastest pace since March 2022, primarily driven by increased energy and gas prices, signaling potential consumer pain ahead.
Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, setting up a race against Harding, while incumbent Republican Secretary of State Bob Evnen lost his GOP primary to a challenger.
Russia successfully test-fired a new nuclear-capable Sarmat missile, described by President Putin as the 'world’s most powerful,' which is expected to enter combat service by year-end, as barrages continue in Ukraine.