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Trump Announces Three-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from May 9-11, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day celebrations . The ceasefire includes suspension of all kinetic activity and a prisoner exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each country
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US-Iran Ceasefire Tensions Escalate in Persian Gulf
Despite President Trump's insistence that the ceasefire with Iran remains holding, US forces exchanged drone, missile, and gunfire with Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf . US Central Command claimed it was responding to unprovoked Iranian attacks, while Iran accused the US of targeting an oil tanker in its territorial waters
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Multiple Explosions Reported in Iran's Capital Tehran
Air defenses were activated in Tehran with multiple explosions reported overnight following US air strikes that Iranian officials claim hit civilian areas in southern Iran . President Trump described the US bombings as a 'love tap' while Iran's foreign minister condemned the attacks as a reckless military adventure
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Hantavirus Detected on Luxury Cruise Ship
At least 12 countries, including Canada, are working to trace passengers who disembarked from a luxury cruise ship before cases of the deadly hantavirus were confirmed onboard . The World Health Organization is attempting to address public health concerns over potential pandemic spread
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Israel Expands Forced Evacuations in Southern Lebanon
Israel has issued forced evacuation orders to a dozen more villages in southern Lebanon as operations continue in the region . The UN reports that over half of Lebanon's 5.8 million people are in need of humanitarian aid following Israeli strikes since March that killed at least 2,700 people
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Palestinian Photographer Wins Pulitzer Prize for Gaza War Coverage
Palestinian photographer Saher Alghorra won a Pulitzer Prize for his haunting images documenting Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza . Alghorra continues documenting photos for the world to see, providing critical visual testimony of the conflict
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Manitoba Declares Public Health Emergency Over HIV Transmission Surge
Manitoba has declared a public health emergency due to increased HIV transmission, with 19.5 confirmed cases per 100,000 people as of 2024 . Health authorities are investigating why cases are rising and what impact the emergency declaration will have
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UAE Intercepts Iranian Drones and Missiles
The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting several drones and missiles launched from Iran during the escalating US-Iran tensions . This incident highlights the broader regional instability resulting from the conflict
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Canada Suspends Seasonal US Flight Services Due to Fuel Costs
Air Canada announced suspension of service on four seasonal flights to the United States earlier than planned due to soaring jet fuel costs . The airline is adjusting its operations in response to rising operational expenses
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Trump Administration Proposes 30-Day Iran Ceasefire Extension
The Trump administration has floated a one-page memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire with Iran for 30 days and set the stage for peace talks . Iran stated it was reviewing the American peace proposal while accusing the US of violating the existing ceasefire
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