World News Today highlights on May 30, 2026 : Ebola outbreak: WHO chief visits epicentre Bunia in eastern Congo, urges countries to reconsider travel bans

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Published30 May 2026, 08:05:23 AM IST

Latest news on May 30, 2026: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), urges countries to reconsider travel ban against Congo(AFP)

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30 May 2026, 11:29:30 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Ebola outbreak: WHO chief visits epicentre Bunia in eastern Congo, urges countries to reconsider travel bans

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Bunia in eastern Congo as a rare Ebola outbreak continues to spread. He urged community trust, safe burial practices, and reconsideration of travel bans. International aid is increasing, while health agencies warn the response remains insufficient.

30 May 2026, 11:07:20 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Ukrainian drones ignite more Russian oil depots as strike campaigns intensify

Regional leadership in Russia's Rostov territory reported that descending wreckage from an intercepted drone ignited a fire that compromised an oil storage site and a cargo vessel within Taganrog's port

30 May 2026, 11:02:36 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Iranian ballistic missile strike in Kuwaiti injures US citizens as Washington-Tehran peace deal hangs in balance

A missile attack in Kuwait injured several US citizens and damaged MQ-9 Reaper drones. Meanwhile, ceasefire discussions with Iran ended without a clear agreement. Trump reiterated his position that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and should reopen the Strait of Hormuz without imposing toll.

30 May 2026, 10:36:24 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts amid security fears and protest concerns

Italian authorities have cancelled planned concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott in Reggio Emilia, citing public order, security concerns and the risk of protests surrounding the high-profile events.

30 May 2026, 10:17:56 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Who is Jugal Daterao? Indian-origin Walt Disney manager sentenced to 2.5 years in prison in Russia for smuggling

An Indian-origin manager at the Walt Disney Company was sentenced to two and a half years in a Russian prison after THC-infused gummies were found in his luggage at Sheremetyevo Airport. The Walt Disney executive told the court that the drug was prescribed by his doctor in the US.

30 May 2026, 07:57:47 PM IST

World News Live Updates: At least 22 dead, 36 injured after truck carrying Afghan refugees from Pakistan falls into a ditch

At least 22 Afghan refugees were killed on Saturday, mostly women and children, after a truck carrying them fell into a ditch. Traffic accidents are common across Afghanistan, where roads are poorly maintained, and drivers routinely ignore traffic regulations.

30 May 2026, 04:56:25 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Canadian man who mailed ‘suicide packets’ to US, China, UK and other countries pleads guilty; victims' parents react

Kenneth Law, a Canadian man, pleaded guilty to 14 charges of aiding suicide by sending poison-filled packets to over 100 individuals worldwide. His actions are linked to numerous deaths, prompting emotional court hearings. His sentencing is scheduled for September.

30 May 2026, 04:07:52 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days; five rescued so far, two still missing

The Thailand Rescue Diver Facebook page also posted that "rescue officials were able to bring out four more people trapped" at about 3:10 pm (0810 GMT) on Saturday.

30 May 2026, 12:16:45 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Green Card Update: DHS says not all immigrants must leave US to apply, but…

Department of Homeland Security has clarified that not all immigrants seeking green cards must leave the US, partially reversing last week's announcement. But lawyers warn confusion and fear are far from over.

30 May 2026, 08:55:11 AM IST

World News Live Updates: India is improving military readiness’: Pete Hegseth praises New Delhi, warns China over Indo-Pacific security

Pete Hegseth lauded India and key Asian partners for boosting military preparedness, called for greater defence spending and warned China over its growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.

30 May 2026, 08:05:23 AM IST

World News Live Updates: The UN is going broke as the US and China withhold billions

The Trump administration has withheld billions of dollars, while Beijing has been accused of gaming the international body’s budget.

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