No Decision Taken on Hantavirus Cruise Ship — Spain

Spain on Tuesday said it would not decide where a cruise ship with hantavirus cases would dock until epidemiological data had been analysed, casting uncertainty on the vessel’s next steps. A health ministry statement came shortly after World Health Organization epidemic and pandemic preparedness director Maria Van Kerkhove said in Geneva that the ship would head for the Canary…

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US Trade Gap Widens in March as AI Spending Boosts Imports

The US trade deficit grew slightly less than expected in March, government data showed Tuesday, as spending linked to the artificial intelligence buildout boosted imports. But US exports of crude oil and petroleum products also jumped after war in the Middle East began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran. This could narrow the gap in the following…

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FIFA Invites Iran to Zurich For World Cup 2026 Discussions

FIFA has officially invited the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) to its headquarters in Zurich for important talks regarding Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a source who spoke to AFP on Tuesday, FIFA requested that Iranian football officials travel to Zurich by May 20. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss final preparations and…

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UAE Under Massive Drone Attack as Iran Launches Fresh Strikes

The United Arab Emirates has come under a large-scale drone and missile assault blamed on Iran, striking key infrastructure and igniting a wave of international condemnation, as fears grow of a broader regional conflict. Emirati authorities said on Tuesday that multiple drones and projectiles targeted strategic locations, including a major port facility, where explosions triggered fires and disrupted operations….

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