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Asia Pacífico

14 de mayo de 2026: Eventos y tradiciones en Alemania y Corea del Sur

El 14 de mayo de 2026, Alemania celebrará la Ascensión de Cristo, un día festivo religioso y cultural. El mismo día se inicia la carrera 24h Nürburgring y KB National Bank amplía su servicio financiero a menores de Corea del Sur.

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Asien-Pazifik

14. Mai 2026: Feiertage, Motorsport und Finanzdienstleistungen

Am 14. Mai 2026 feiert Deutschland Christi Himmelfahrt und startet der 24h Nürburgring. Zudem erweitert KB National Bank in Südkorea ihren MyData-Service.

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Asia Pacific

14 Mai 2026: Multiple Events and Traditions Across Germany and Beyond

On May 14, 2026, Germany will observe Christi Himmelfahrt, a public holiday marking the biblical ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. The same day also hosts the start of the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, a major motorsport event in the Eifel region. Meanwhile, KB National Bank is expanding financial access for teenagers in South Korea by lowering the age for its MyData service to 14.

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US Politics

Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal

Iranian state media reported on Sunday that the U.S. has responded to its latest 14-point peace proposal, though Washington has yet to formally confirm it. President Donald Trump reportedly said the proposal was unacceptable to him.

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Travel

Spirit Airlines shutdown: First major US airline collapse in 25 years

Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down Saturday, marking the first time in 25 years a major U.S. airline has gone out of business due to financial trouble. All flights were canceled, and passengers were left scrambling for alternatives.

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US Politics

Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse

Spirit Airlines is shutting down after failing to secure a $500m bailout from the Trump administration, according to BBC.

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Nature

Kilauea’s 45th Episode: Halemaumau Crater Spews Lava

On April 23, 2026, the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted for the 45th time since December 2024, sending lava fountains up to 700 feet high from the Halemaumau crater. According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), the eruption ended abruptly after 8.5 hours.

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Conflicts & Security

US Imposes Sanctions on DR Congo Ex-President Kabila

The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group, according to BBC.

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Wirtschaft

Janet Yellen 2026 in Frauenhall of Fame aufgenommen

Janet Yellen, erste Frau an der Spitze der US-Zentralbank und als Finanzministerin, wird 2026 in die National Women’s Hall of Fame aufgenommen.

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Staatschefs

König Charles erinnert Trump spielerisch an Rolle als Canadas Staatsoberhaupt

König Charles erinnerte US-Präsident Donald Trump spielerisch an seine Rolle als Staatsoberhaupt Kanadas während eines Vortrags im Weißen Haus.

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Diplomatie & Handel

Iran bietet Deal für Hormuz an – Trump reagiert nicht

Iran hat den USA einen neuen Vorschlag zur Beendigung des Krieges und Wiedereröffnung des Hormuz-Straits unterbreitet, berichten Axios und andere Quellen.

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Afrika

Africas Regierungen müssen wegen Düngermangel handeln

Die Nahrungsmittelsicherheit in Afrika könnte aufgrund der anhaltenden Unsicherheit im Hormuz-Golf stark beeinträchtigt werden, wie Al Jazeera berichtet.

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Africa

African Fertiliser Shortages Worsen as Gulf Tensions Rise

Food security in Africa could face major disruptions due to continuing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera.

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Wahlen

Gaza: Erste Kommunalwahlen in 21 Jahren

Im Gazastreifen haben 70.000 Wähler ihre Stimme abgegeben. Es ist die erste Kommunalwahl in 21 Jahren.

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Elections

Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections

More than a million registered voters in the occupied West Bank and some in Gaza are casting votes in local elections, with Deir el-Balah in Gaza as the only area holding a vote since 2005, according to the Ramallah-based Central Elections Commission.

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