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Taiwan President Arrives in Eswatini

Taiwan President Arrives in Eswatini

May 5, 2026 · David Chen

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te landed in Eswatini Tuesday. The trip was delayed due to difficulties securing permission for his flight to cross certain airspac

Rats and Weasels Plague Gaza Displacement Camps

Rats and Weasels Plague Gaza Displacement Camps

May 4, 2026 · Emily Ross

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza now face a new enemy. Rats, weasels, and other pests are rampant in overcrowded camps. This adds to the already dire conditions f

Summer Travel Disrupted by Jet Fuel Concerns

Summer Travel Disrupted by Jet Fuel Concerns

May 4, 2026 · David Chen

Transavia airline began cancelling flights in May and June. The low-cost carrier cited rapidly increasing jet fuel costs. These cancellations signal potential w

Iran Presents New Proposal For Ending Conflict

Iran Presents New Proposal For Ending Conflict

May 4, 2026 · James Parker

Tehran recently shared a new proposal aimed at de-escalating tensions. This comes as regional conflicts continue to escalate. FRANCE 24’s Reza Sayah reports fro