IZIUM, Ukraine, May 31 (Reuters) – Roksolana Makar braved icy roads and the threat of drone strikes to interview a woman in the Ukrainian town of Izium who said Russian forces tortured her. Surrounded by woods and farmland, Izium still bears scars from a 2022 Russian occupation that left bridges smashed and buildings flattened. The …
BEIJING, May 31 (Reuters) – A mine shaft collapse during an illegal mining operation in China’s southwestern Yunnan province killed five people and injured one, state media reported, days after the country’s deadliest mining accident since 2009 left at least 82 dead. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday (2030 GMT on Saturday) in …
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N. World Food Programme, a portion of which aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 31, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, Cindy McCain, who …
By Gregor Stuart Hunter, Rae Wee and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) – The United States fired a fresh broadside at its NATO allies in Singapore over the weekend but Western European officials insisted the grouping remains resilient. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised Asian partners for boosting …
JERUSALEM, May 31 (Reuters) – Israeli troops have seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. It comes after Saturday, one of the heaviest days of Hezbollah fire toward northern Israel …
ROME, May 31 (Reuters) – Fireworks set off without permission by a traffic policeman during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s Republic Day parade startled dozens of horses, sending them bolting through the capital and injuring several riders, police said. The unexpected bangs shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Friday caused panic among the ceremonial horses, some …
MOSCOW, May 31 (Reuters) – Ukrainian drones struck energy and industrial targets across several Russian regions overnight, Russian authorities said on Sunday, in an escalating campaign of strikes against infrastructure. In Saratov, a region on the Volga River with several oil refineries that has come under regular Ukrainian attack in recent years, governor Roman Busargin …
By Raju Gopalakrishnan and Greg Torode SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) – Caught between China’s rapid military rise and growing doubts about the U.S. focus on a region it has long dominated, Indo-Pacific nations are racing to arm themselves, and each other. At Asia’s premier defence forum on Saturday, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pressed regional …
MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s no coincidence that Hugo Rosas’ jersey designs ahead of the World Cup resemble some of Mexico’s most iconic decorations. His work fuses soccer and Mexican identity to showcase his country’s culture beyond its borders. His latest collection is called “Calados del Alma” or “Cutouts of the Soul.” It draws inspiration …
SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) – The South Korean and Japanese defence ministers discussed the possibility of concluding a military-logistics support agreement, Yonhap News Agency said on Sunday. “It requires the understanding and persuasion of the citizens of both nations, and I believe we should still proceed with caution,” South Korea’s Ahn Gyu-back told reporters after …