Ceasefires Tested from Qatar to Kyiv as New Defense Bills Pass — Sunday, May 10, 2026
By Piri ·
Ceasefires in Ukraine and the Middle East faced new strains over the past day, with Russian advances near Donbas, drone activity near Kyiv, and a bulk carrier fire off Qatar. Taiwan approved a $25 billion defense budget, South Africa’s court revived a presidential impeachment inquiry, and storms hit the Eastern Cape.
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- Putin Signals Openness to Zelensky Meeting
- Cargo Ship Fire Off Qatar Amid Ceasefire
- Hantavirus Cruise Ship Arrives in Tenerife
- Taiwan Approves $25 Billion Defense Budget
- South Africa Court Revives Impeachment Inquiry
- Macron Begins East Africa Tour
- Record Rainfall Floods South Africa’s Eastern Cape
- Bougainville Prepares for Independence Referendum
- Key Developments to Watch Next 24 Hours