The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes near the Strait of Hormuz targeting Iranian missile sites and boats amid ongoing peace talks. Despite the strikes, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal with Iran remains possible within days.
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A possible crack in a toxic chemical tank at a Southern California aerospace facility may be relieving pressure, potentially reducing the risk of a catastrophic explosion. Officials continue to monitor the situation as tens of thousands remain evacuated.
Three Red Cross volunteers in Congo have died after contracting Ebola during a March mission. The outbreak, affecting both Congo and Uganda, has prompted the WHO to declare a public health emergency of international concern.
U.S. and Iran officials are close to drafting a memorandum to end their conflict after weeks of talks and a fragile ceasefire. President Trump says the sides are "getting a lot closer" to a deal but warns military action remains a possibility.
House Republicans delay a vote on a war powers resolution that would restrict President Trump's military actions in Iran, with lawmakers expected to revisit the issue after Memorial Day recess amid ongoing debate over war authority.
The U.S. indicts former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others for the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes that killed four Cuban Americans. The charges include conspiracy, murder, and destruction of aircraft amid ongoing U.S.-Cuba tensions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing to strengthen ties, sign multiple agreements, and discuss global conflicts. Energy cooperation and the Ukraine war were key topics, with no breakthrough on a major gas pipeline deal.
The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda involves the rare Bundibugyo virus, with nearly 500 suspected cases and no approved vaccines or treatments. Health officials emphasize supportive care as the primary response.