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Middle East

Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace progress stalls

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that 'time is of the essence' and said 'they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them.'

WH News May 18, 2026

Markets

Iran Executions Surge: 32 Political Prisoners Put to Death Since February

The voice of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a political prisoner in Iran, may be the last time people hear his voice, according to a voice note obtained by the Kurdistan Human Rights Network.

WH News May 18, 2026

US-Politik

Trump droht Iran: ‘Nichts wird übrig bleiben’

US-Präsident Donald Trump hat erneut eine Warnung an Iran gerichtet. Laut Al Jazeera droht er, dass 'nichts übrig bleibt', wenn die Verhandlungen scheitern.

WH News May 17, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Israel mata a cinco en Líbano tras extender alto el fuego

Al menos cinco personas murieron en ataques aéreos israelíes en Líbano el domingo, según Al Jazeera, a pesar de una extensión de 45 días del alto el fuego.

WH News May 17, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Israel tötet mindestens fünf in Libanon nach Feuerpause

Mindestens fünf Menschen wurden am Sonntag in israelischen Luftangriffen in Libanon getötet, wie Al Jazeera berichtet. Die Angriffe erfolgten trotz einer angekündigten 45-tägigen Verlängerung der Feuerpause.

WH News May 17, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Israel Kills At Least Five in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Extension

At least five people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Sunday, according to Al Jazeera, despite an announced 45-day ceasefire extension. The attacks occurred as regional tensions remain high.

WH News May 17, 2026

US Politics

Trump Warns Iran ‘Won’t Be Anything Left’ Amid Stalled Talks

US President Donald Trump has issued a new warning to Iran, stating there 'won’t be anything left' of the country if negotiations fail, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News May 17, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Vergiftung nahe Atomkraftwerk in Abu Dhabi

Die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate berichteten am Sonntag über einen Drohnenangriff in der Nähe ihres Atomkraftwerks.

WH News May 17, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Iranische Zivilisten erhalten Verteidigungstraining

Mit steigender regionaler Spannung erhält die Bevölkerung in Iran Verteidigungstraining. Dies zeigt die zunehmende Militarisierung der Zivilbevölkerung.

WH News May 17, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Iranian civilians get defence training

As regional tensions rise, Iranian civilians are receiving defense training, a development that underscores the increasing militarization of the population. This comes amid ongoing strikes and military operations in the Middle East.

WH News May 17, 2026

Conflicts & Security

UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

The United Arab Emirates reported a drone strike near its nuclear power plant on Sunday, calling the incident a 'dangerous escalation,' according to the BBC.

WH News May 17, 2026

Movies

Michael Surpasses $700M as Mortal Kombat II Falters

Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' earned $26.3 million in its fourth weekend, pushing its global box office past $700 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat II fell 67 percent to $13.5 million in its second outing.

WH News May 17, 2026

Public Health

DRC Faces Deadly Ebola Resurgence Amid Humanitarian Crisis

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a new Ebola outbreak just five months after declaring the previous one over, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News May 17, 2026

US Politics

Canadian FM Questions US as a Reliable Ally

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand raised concerns about the United States' reliability as an ally amid the return of Donald Trump, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News May 17, 2026

Football

England 2026 World Cup Squad: Tuchel Submits 55-Man List

England manager Thomas Tuchel has submitted a provisional 55-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, according to the BBC. The final list of 26 players will be announced on May 22.

WH News May 17, 2026