- Two U.S. Army soldiers went missing near the Cap Draa Training Area in southwestern Morocco on Saturday evening while on a recreational hike after the day’s exercises had concluded during the annual African Lion military drill. The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces said they were last seen near a cliff, and a U.S. official said they are believed to have fallen into the ocean, with search and rescue operations involving ground, air, and maritime assets still underway. https://apnews.com/article/morocco-us-africom-african-lion-exercise-missing-733658c155ce6d64a740a2abb9e59e52
- Israel’s defense minister threatened to resume full military operations in Gaza if Hamas does not agree to disarmament, as the fragile truce continues to fray with more than 700 Palestinian deaths recorded since the ceasefire began. Analysts say the Israeli military is deeply exhausted from multifront conflicts, with reservists averaging 80 days of service per year in 2026, making a renewed Gaza offensive a strategic gamble. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/3/israel-threatens-gaza-war-resumption-to-force-disarmament-as-truce-frays
- At least 18 people have been killed in flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains across multiple regions of Kenya, with Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu counties among the hardest hit. Police warned residents in landslide-prone and flood-affected areas to remain cautious as the rains continue. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/3/floods-and-landslides-kill-at-least-18-in-kenya
- Iran is facing a growing medicine shortage as the combination of war, U.S. sanctions, and the naval blockade has disrupted imports and driven up costs for essential pharmaceuticals. https://aje.news/dmurqg?update=4542120
- More than 1,500 landlords who were barred from evicting tenants during the CDC’s pandemic eviction moratorium are in settlement talks with the Trump Justice Department, hoping to recoup as much as $1.5 billion after winning on appeal in a Fifth Amendment case arguing the government took their property without compensation. The moratorium and resulting backlog of eviction cases cost property owners an estimated $57 billion in total, according to the lawsuit. https://apnews.com/article/landlord-pandemic-covid-trump-77956643b46204bbb9e8447b7826956d
- A bulk carrier near the Strait of Hormuz reported being attacked, according to the UK military’s Maritime Trade Operations center. Separately, Iran submitted a new peace proposal and is now reviewing a U.S. counter-proposal as both sides assess whether negotiations can resume in earnest. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-war-ceasefire-negotiations-strait-454006a0a9bb19a45a2f299c0869cefb
- St. Lucia experienced an island-wide blackout on Friday evening after rodents, believed to be mice or rats, interfered with electrical equipment at a key power facility. https://stluciatimes.com/180210/2026/05/island-wide-blackout-linked-to-rodent-interference/
- A drone or missile strike hit the home of a Sudan Shield Forces commander, part of the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that has now killed at least 59,000 people. https://sudantribune.com/article/313446
- Mexico’s navy seized more than two tons of cocaine in a maritime operation, continuing the country’s efforts to combat drug trafficking under pressure from both domestic security needs and the Trump administration’s designation of several cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. https://www.prensa-latina.cu/2026/05/03/marina-de-mexico-incauta-mas-de-dos-toneladas-de-cocaina/
- Brazilian lawmakers condemned President Trump’s threats and escalating actions against Cuba, calling them a violation of international law and urging Washington to respect Cuba’s sovereignty. https://www.prensa-latina.cu/2026/05/03/legisladores-brasilenos-condenan-amenazas-de-trump-contra-cuba/
- Egypt reaffirmed its support for Bahrain’s right to defend its security and sovereignty, backing the kingdom’s recent crackdown on individuals accused of collaborating with Iran during the ongoing war. https://www.bna.bh/en/EgyptaffirmssupportforBahrainsmeasurestosafeguardsecurityandsovereignty.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDl1WIILFRLZnmSV3bDQVG%2b8%3d
- South Korea is weighing its options for contributing to a multinational naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, with discussions centering on whether to join a U.S., UK, or France-led coalition as the global energy crisis continues. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260503/korea-weighs-hormuz-mission-options-led-by-us-uk-france-coalitions
- President Zelensky offered Finland a drone production deal, proposing that Ukraine share its battle-tested drone technology and manufacturing expertise with the Nordic country as both nations look to strengthen their defense capabilities. https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraine-offers-finland-drone-deal-zelenskiy-says-2026-05-03/
- This year’s Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which peaks in early May from debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, will be largely washed out by a bright waxing gibbous moon that will make all but the brightest meteors hard to see. https://phys.org/news/2026-05-bright-moon-dim-eta-aquarid.html
- A new study found that rising temperatures are making bacteria in soil more resistant to antibiotics, with researchers documenting a clear link between warming and increased resistance over a 10 year period. The findings raise concerns that climate change could undermine the effectiveness of antibiotics not just in hospitals but in the broader environment. https://phys.org/news/2026-04-temperatures-antibiotic-resistance-soil-year.html
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