The health ministry in Gaza, administered by Hamas, has reported that all three public hospitals in northern Gaza are no longer operational due to ongoing Israeli military operations. The Indonesian hospital, one of the main facilities, is reportedly surrounded by Israeli forces.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has pledged to promote unity within the Catholic Church, aiming for the Church to serve as a symbol of peace globally. He made this commitment during his inaugural Mass at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on May 18, 2025.
Poland's government is experiencing lower approval ratings as the current president has not signed off on proposed reforms. The upcoming presidential election on Sunday is expected to determine whether the current political deadlock will continue or be resolved.
On May 18, 2025, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle placed the Ring of the Fisherman on Pope Leo XIV during the official inauguration ceremony of his papacy at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.
Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian athlete to throw over 90 meters in javelin, achieving a distance of 90.23 meters at the Doha Diamond League 2025. Following this historic accomplishment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a congratulatory message to Chopra, to which the athlete responded.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected crystalline water ice in the young star system HD 181327. This finding provides important insights into the processes of planet formation and the distribution of water in planetary systems.
The Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, leading to two deaths and at least seven injuries. The incident was recorded on video, and some sailors were seen hanging from the ship. There is ongoing discussion about the future operations of the vessel.
A Mexican Navy training vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, causing the ship's masts to collapse. The incident resulted in two deaths and 17 injuries, according to the city's mayor.
Ukrainian authorities have reported the largest drone attack by Russian forces since the beginning of the conflict in 2022. The attack targeted the Kyiv region, resulting in one fatality and at least three injuries. The incident occurred after recent peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Both sides have reported casualties and damage.
Medical sources report that at least 66 people, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza overnight and into Sunday. The strikes are part of ongoing Israeli military operations aimed at increasing pressure on Hamas during negotiations.