Global Update Preview: Amnesty Accuses Nigerian Military of Bombing Another Market
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May 12, 2026, 2:12 p.m. Eastern time

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Amnesty Accuses Nigerian Military of Bombing Another Market

The rights group said more than 100 people were killed in airstrikes on Sunday that appeared to be the latest in a series of similar attacks.

Places mentioned: West Africa

Two rows of potato chips bags, three in the back in color and three in the front in black and white.

The Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags

The food giant Calbee said shortages of naphtha, a crude-oil derivative used in inks, were forcing it to switch to black-and-white packaging for its salty products.

Places mentioned: Japan

A city street scene with pedestrians and people on scooters in the foreground. A building facade displays a large mural of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with clenched fists.

As Trump Dismisses Iran Truce Plan, World Braces for Lasting Economic Pain

President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.

Places mentioned: India

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