The people of 21 May

Casualties are reported with no exact number after heavy fighting breaks out on the outskirts of regional capital Baidoa between forces loyal to the federal government and troops aligned with South West State ousted president Abdiaziz Laftagareen.

Conflict · 21 May

Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch dies at age 41 after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis.

Sport · 21 May

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko says that his country will not join the current war, and says that he is ready to meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Conflict · 21 May · with Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Greenlanders gather to protest the opening of the new U.S. consulate in Nuuk in opposition to U.S. president Donald Trump's efforts to purchase Greenland.

World · 21 May

Greenland prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says that he will not attend the opening ceremony of the new U.S. consulate in Nuuk.

World · 21 May

U.S. ambassador to Denmark Ken Howery says that Trump has ruled out the use of military force against Greenland.

World · 21 May