May 11, 2026
Soldier holding weapon raised in air representing military situation and defense tensions in Ukraine conflict

Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about ‘Lego’ drones made by ‘housewives’

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash. Rheinmetall AG’s Chairman and CEO Armin Papperger likened Ukraine’s development of cutting-edge drone expertise as like playing […]

Two people standing outside building representing legal or human rights case involving Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi

Iran’s imprisoned Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi may have had a heart attack

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — At war with Iran, President Donald Trump is cycling through an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. He has jumped from calls to secure the waterway through diplomatic means to lifting sanctions and now escalating to a direct threat […]

Police activity in open field area representing investigation after shooting incident involving suspect in Australia

Australian police kill a suspect 7 months after he allegedly shot 3 officers, killing 2

MELBOURNE, Australia. (AP) — Australian police said they shot dead a man following a three-hour standoff on Monday, seven months after he was suspected of killing two police officers and seriously wounding a third in a remote forest region. There had been no confirmed sightings of Dezi Freeman, 56, since he allegedly opened fire on police officers who came […]

Heavy traffic on Cairo city road at night with car lights showing disruption after early closing order in Egypt

Egypt’s early closing order jolts Cairo’s night life as war-driven oil costs soar

CAIRO (AP) — The Egyptian government is seeking ways to conserve oil-powered electricity during the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, enacting at least one policy that threatens Cairo’s identity as a city that never sleeps.The government imposed new nationwide closing times Saturday for stores, restaurants and cafes, ordering them to shut early and interfering with their ability to […]