North Korea's naval ambitions suffered a significant blow this week when a newly launched 5,000-ton destroyer capsized during its launch at the Chongjin shipyard.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on May 21, 2025, that Israel has likely killed Mohammed Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed skepticism about the success of ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States, stating that while talks are proceeding, they may ultimately prove fruitless.
Several countries have warned Israel against taking further military action in Gaza, demanding that it lift restrictions on humanitarian aid in the area.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Sunday that Tehran will persist in enriching uranium irrespective of any nuclear agreement with the United States.
The socialist dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro is unlawfully detaining at least 31 foreign nationals under conditions of forced disappearance, according to a report from Infobae citing the Venezuelan non-governmental group Foro Penal and the CASLA Institute. These individuals are among 72 foreign political prisoners currently held by the regime, with 68 total prisoners reported missing inside the country’s opaque prison system.