At least 57 people killed, hundreds missing as heavy rain and flooding lashes Brazil

At least 57 people have been killed and a further 373 are missing as heavy rain and flooding hit the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul this week, CNN reports.

Russia launched a drone attack on several regions of Ukraine on the very night of Resurrection

Russia launched a drone attack on the Kharkiv region in the early hours of May 5. Several explosions were reported in the city, and at least three residential houses in the city were set on fire by debris from the downing of the drones. A 60-year-old man was also injured in the attack.

Moscow Denies War Crimes Accusations Amid ICC's Legal Battle

The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has been formally placed under search by the Russian Federation, as disclosed in a notification published on the website of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, citing compliance with the Penal Code.

Kyrgyzstan: Runaway Ice Cream Truck Ploughs into Crowd

In the Kyrgyz village of Zherge-Tal, an ice cream truck careened down a mountainside during a national holiday, ploughing into a crowd of celebrants and injuring 29 children.

Holy Light Ceremony: Miracle in Jerusalem

This year, the Holy Light was also lit, at 2:13 PM. The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem emerged from the Holy Sepulcher carrying candles and shared the Holy Light with the gathered crowd.

Ukraine Village Ravaged, Kyiv Strikes Back with US Rockets

The Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne has been ravaged by fighting, as shown in drone footage obtained by The Associated Press.

Georgia's PM Defends 'Foreign Agents' Bill Amid Global Criticism

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze rebuffed criticisms from the United States and the European Union regarding a proposed "foreign agents" bill on Friday, asserting that opponents were unwilling to engage in meaningful dialogue, as reported by Reuters.

Fire Engulfs IRIS-T SLM Factory in Berlin, Health Risks Advised

A major fire engulfed a factory in Berlin on Friday, owned by Diehl Metal, a company that manufactures the IRIS-T SLM air defence system currently being supplied by Germany to Ukraine.

Turkey Suspends Trade with Israel Amid Gaza Conflict: Diplomatic Strain Deepens

Turkey has announced the suspension of its commercial ties with Israel, following previous restrictions on exports to the country in April.

Israeli Airstrikes Near Damascus: Syrian Ministry Reports Eight Soldiers Injured

Israeli airstrikes near Damascus have resulted in the injury of eight Syrian soldiers, the Syrian Ministry of Defense announced on Friday, according to reports from Agerpres citing AFP.

Switzerland will host the Peace Summit for Ukraine on June 15-16

The First Peace Summit for Ukraine, which will take place on June 15-16 in Switzerland, will become a platform for dialogue on ways to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine, the press service of the President of Ukraine said in a statement, Interfax-Ukraine reports.

Heavy rains in Brazil’s south kill at least 10 people, leave 21 missing

Heavy rains in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 10 people and left 21 missing since Monday, the country’s civil defense said Wednesday, The Washington Post reports.