The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Russia kills 3 children and 21 adults: day of national mourning in Ukraine

Russia kills 3 children and 21 adults: day of national mourning in Ukraine

On Wednesday night, Russia once again carried out heavy bombing raids on Ukraine's capital Kiev. The death toll has now risen to 24, including three children among those killed. This heartbreaking news is reported by Ukrainian emergency services.

Indian Prime Minister Modi visits the Netherlands for strategic partnership

Indian Prime Minister Modi visits the Netherlands for strategic partnership

Indian Prime Minister Modi will visit the Netherlands on Friday, a year later than planned after his arrival was canceled last year due to military tensions with neighboring Pakistan.

Trump and Xi agree: Iran must not have nuclear weapons

Trump and Xi agree: Iran must not have nuclear weapons

At the end of his three-day state visit to Beijing, US President Donald Trump stated that he and Chinese President Xi-Jinping have come to an agreement on two key issues regarding Iran: the country must not acquire nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.

Three Belgian board members of cultural house Bozar resign over arrival of Israeli conductor

Three Belgian board members of cultural house Bozar resign over arrival of Israeli conductor

Three Bozar board members are resigning in protest against the planned arrival of Israeli conductor Lahav Shani. Among them is Minister of State Jos Geysels, who has served on the board since 2021. Actor and filmmaker Mohamed Ouachen and Els Silvrants-Barclay are also stepping down.

Latvian prime minister steps down following Ukrainian drones in its airspace

Latvian prime minister steps down following Ukrainian drones in its airspace

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced her resignation on social media on Thursday. The fall of her government follows a May 7 drone incident.

Book revelation: 'Brigitte Macron slammed president for texting Iranian actress'

Book revelation: 'Brigitte Macron slammed president for texting Iranian actress'

A new book by Florian Tardif, journalist for Paris Match, claims that the infamous slap Brigitte Macron gave her husband at Hanoi airport in May 2025 was triggered by a text message she found on his phone from Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani.

Chinese president warns Trump of conflict if U.S. "mishandles Taiwan issue"

Chinese president warns Trump of conflict if U.S. "mishandles Taiwan issue"

U.S. President Donald Trump is in China for a bipartisan summit with President Xi Jinping. The visit focuses on negotiations regarding trade, technology (chips) and strategic issues such as Taiwan. Trump is being joined on his trip by U.S. CEOs to strengthen economic ties between the two geopolitical powerhouses.

Zelensky: "Russia launched more than 1,500 drones in the past 24 hours"

Zelensky: "Russia launched more than 1,500 drones in the past 24 hours"

There were 1 dead and 31 wounded in a major Russian airstrike on the Ukrainian capital Kiev last night. Authorities report this 48 hours after the ceasefire with Russia expired. Moreover, it is highly doubtful that a full ceasefire has effectively taken place given the bombings on both sides during the temporary truce.

There will be no Trump Tower in Australia

There will be no Trump Tower in Australia

Plans for a 91-story Trump Tower in Australia's Gold Coast have been scrapped just three months after it was announced.

Greek minister confirms war drone near holiday island comes from Ukraine

Greek minister confirms war drone near holiday island comes from Ukraine

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirms that the drone was indeed a Ukrainian military drone.