The World in Brief from The Economist

The head of Russia’s security services told local media that the perpetrators of the attack on Crocus City Hall, a concert venue outside Moscow, were affiliated with Islamic State Khorasan Province, a terrorist group

The head of Russia’s security services told local media that the perpetrators of the attack on Crocus City Hall, a concert venue outside Moscow, were affiliated with Islamic State Khorasan Province, a terrorist group

Israel launched several strikes on the Gaza Strip amid mounting international pressure for a ceasefire. Also, China carried out a second day of military drills around Taiwan, including exercises designed to test its forces’ ability to “seize power” and “occupy key areas”

In Washington, DC, President Joe Biden greeted William Ruto, Kenya’s president, the first African leader to make a state visit to America in 16 years.

America’s Department of Justice and 30 state and district attorneys-general launched an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster

Nvidia announced record year-on-year revenue growth of 262% in the first quarter of 2024. Also, Taiwan dispatched troops to “defend” itself after China began two days of military drills in five areas around the self-governing island

In pouring rain outside 10 Downing Street, a soggy Rishi Sunak, Britain’s prime minister, called a general election, to be held on July 4th.

America said that Russia launched a “space weapon” on May 16th that may be equipped to attack other satellites

Ireland, Norway and Spain said that they would formally recognise a Palestinian state on May 28th. Also, America said that Russia launched a “space weapon” on May 16th that may be equipped to attack other satellites.