London —Britain and Iran have each summoned the other’s diplomatic representatives following the arrest and charging of three Iranian nationals accused of spying in the UK. The three men—Mostafa Sepahvand (39), Farhad Javadi Manesh (44), and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori (55)—were arrested on 3 May and appeared in a London court on Saturday facing charges…
New York / Mexico —Two young Mexican Navy cadets lost their lives on Saturday when the Mexican Navy’s training tall ship, ARM Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. The accident occurred as the sailing ship was leaving New York Harbor. The deceased cadets, 20-year-old América Sánchez and 23-year-old Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, were among the…
Washington, D.C. —A major US tax and spending bill has cleared a critical hurdle after intense internal Republican conflicts, moving closer to a full House vote. On Sunday night, four conservative Republican congressmen who had previously blocked progress due to concerns over insufficient debt reduction chose to vote “present” instead of opposing the legislation. This…
Washington/Vatican City –US Vice-President JD Vance has extended an official invitation to Pope Leo to visit Washington, following what the White House described as a “cordial” meeting at the Vatican on Monday. During the 45-minute private audience, Vance, a practicing Catholic, delivered a letter from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump inviting the…
May 18, 2025 – BlogHear.com DNA testing pioneer 23andMe has officially announced its acquisition by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for $256 million, just two months after filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States. The agreement, which was finalized through an auction as part of the bankruptcy proceedings, allows Regeneron to absorb nearly all of 23andMe’s assets….
BlogHear News DeskDate: May 18, 2025 Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office confirmed in a statement released on Sunday. The cancer was discovered last Friday after Biden reported urinary symptoms, leading doctors to detect a…
Washington, D.C. – May 18, 2025 — Former U.S. President Joe Biden has announced he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, prompting an outpouring of support from global leaders and the public. In a social media post on Monday, Biden, 82, expressed gratitude for the…
Bucharest, Romania – May 18, 2025 — Romania is facing a pivotal presidential runoff election as nationalist candidate George Simion and liberal Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan go head-to-head following a highly polarized campaign season. The new election follows the annulment of the previous vote last year, which was voided due to allegations of Russian interference….
Gaza Strip, May 18, 2025 — All public hospitals in northern Gaza have been rendered non-operational, according to a statement released Sunday by the Hamas-run health ministry, as Israel intensifies its military offensive in the region. The ministry reported that Israeli forces have encircled the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia—the last functioning public hospital in…
Los Angeles, May 2025 — Once vilified as cold-blooded killers, Lyle and Erik Menendez — convicted in 1996 for murdering their wealthy parents in their Beverly Hills mansion — are now at the center of a national debate, with renewed sympathy and support pushing them closer to potential freedom. A Los Angeles judge this week…
