Over 70 Al-Shabaab militants are killed along the Hiran–Middle Shabelle border in Somalia in an overnight military operation by the Somali National Army and local defense fighters from Hiran.
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May 19, 2025 (Monday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Arts and culture
National broadcasters VRT of Belgium and RTVE of Spain call for a debate on Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
International relations
The Iranian foreign ministry summons the British chargé d'affaires to protest the arrest of seven Iranian nationals in London earlier this month.
The International Court of Justice rules 13–2 that Equatorial Guinea possesses sovereignty of the islands of Conga, Mbanié, and Cocoteros in a territorial dispute with Gabon.
The United Kingdom and European Union conclude a deal on travel, food and metals exports, fishing access, and border security.
Law and crime
Russia bans Amnesty International as an undesirable organisation, accusing the group of openly supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia.
A fourth escaped inmate, of a total of 10 escapees, is captured following the mass escape of prisoners in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Six escaped prisoners remain at large.
The trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and 80 other officials begins in BrasĂlia. Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting the 8 January BrasĂlia attacks, faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted.
Lithuania files a lawsuit against Belarus with the International Court of Justice, accusing it of orchestrating the migrant crisis and violating international law.
Politics and elections
The nominees of the winning party-lists of the election held on May 12 are proclaimed. However, the proclamation of party-lists Duterte Youth and Bagong Henerasyon are suspended due to pending disqualification cases, leaving four seats unresolved.
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