Helicopter Crash Puts Iranian President Raisi in Danger

UPDATE: The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliev, expressed his sorrow regarding the incident involving the President of Iran and announced that his country is prepared to offer any assistance and support to Iran, reports the IRNA agency.

Georgia Vetoes Russia-Style Foreign Agent Law

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, welcomed the veto by Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili of the controversial "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" bill. This legislation sparked mass protests across Georgia.

Germany Needs €3.8 Billion More to Bolster Ukraine Aid

The German Defense Ministry has announced a pressing need for an additional €3.8 billion to bolster Ukraine's military aid.

Moldova Struggles: Refugees Face Healthcare, Housing Woes

Approximately seven thousand Ukrainian refugees who have fled the war are now settled on the left bank of the Dniester River, according to data from the UN Human Rights Office.

Israel's army says three hostages' bodies recovered

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages from Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say, BBC reports.

Taiwan’s parliament descends into chaos and punch-ups between MPs in ugly scenes during debate

Taiwanese MPs punched, kicked, pushed and shoved each other during a heated debate over a set of reforms in the island’s parliament, writes Independent.

Poland to spend over 2.3 bln euros to fortify eastern border

Poland will spend over 2.3 billion euros ($2.5 billion) to fortify its eastern border, the EU’s eastern flank, against potential enemies, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Saturday, AFP reports.

Nearly 10,000 evacuated in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region:

Nearly 10,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region since a ground attack launched by Russian forces on May 10, the regional governor said, AFP reports.

Zelensky: Russia's Kharkiv Oblast offensive advances as far as 10 km,

Russian troops were able to advance as far as 10 kilometers (6 miles) deep during their offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, but the front in the region has been stabilized, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on May 16, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Italy hit by severe flooding after heavy rain

Storms and heavy rainfall have left many parts of northern Italy under water, with the cities of Padua and Vicenza particularly affected, BBC reports.

Slovakia PM Robert Fico in stable but serious condition

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition after being shot several times on Wednesday, according to doctors, BBC reports. The hospital director said he was currently in an intensive care unit after five hours in surgery.

Lithuania transfers ammunition, anti-drone systems, UAVs to Ukraine

Lithuania has transferred ammunition, anti-drone systems, UAVs, generators and folding beds to the Ukrainian army as part of uninterrupted military support for Ukraine, Ukcrinform reports.