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IDF orders evacuation, strikes southern Lebanon
Israel’s military ordered a large‑scale evacuation of residents north of the Zahrani River and carried out targeted air strikes on Beirut, Tyre, Sidon and other towns, killing at least 11 people and h
Trump Says US Unsatisfied with Iran Deal, Threatens
President Trump told his cabinet on May 27 that Iran is eager for a deal but the United States remains unconvinced, signaling a hardline stance. Iran, however, accuses Washington of breaching the ceas
Inflation rises to 3.8% as GOP confronts midterm risk
Republicans, who campaigned on beating inflation, now confront a surge to 3.8% driven by soaring energy costs tied to the Iran war, while internal GOP critics warn that lavish spending proposals and t
NIO Launches ES9 SUV at $54K, China’s Largest EV
NIO unveiled the ES9, China’s largest three‑row electric SUV, slashing pre‑sale prices by RMB 30,000, offering a Battery‑as‑a‑Service option, and emphasizing fast charging, 3‑minute battery‑swap, and
Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting as Paxton Beats Cornyn
President Trump hosted his 12th Cabinet meeting as the Iran peace talks remain stalled, while simultaneously shaping the Texas Senate runoff. He framed the primary outcome as a prelude to the midterms
China Drives Dutch Frigate De Ruyter from Paracels
China's military publicly accused a Dutch warship of illegally intruding into the Paracel Islands and said it drove the vessel away on May 27, while the Netherlands insisted the frigate was operating
Trump Calls Cabinet as US-Iran Peace Talks Edge Closer
President Trump convened his Cabinet at the White House on Wednesday as US and Iranian officials reportedly edged closer to a deal to end regional hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and discuss
Israel Kills Hamas Military Chief Odeh in Gaza Strike
Hamas confirmed that Israeli airstrikes killed Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of its Qassam Brigades military wing, in Gaza City on Tuesday — the fourth time Israel has killed a Hamas military chief si
South Korea links Iranian missile to HMM ship attack
South Korea's foreign ministry says debris analysis points to an Iranian anti‑ship missile in the May 4 strike on the HMM bulk carrier Namu in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran denies involvement.
Trump meets Cabinet as Iran ceasefire talks continue
After Trump’s April 17 ceasefire reopened the Strait of Hormuz, his Cabinet meeting on Wednesday aims to cement a settlement that would keep the waterway open and curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The ta
China Warns Quad Ministers Forming Cliques Is Unpopular
China’s foreign ministry pushed back against the Quad’s criticism of naval incidents in the South China Sea, warning that forming cliques and stirring tension are unwelcome. The Quad – the United Stat
ASEAN‑Russia Summit Amid Myanmar Civilian Death Rise
ASEAN is gearing up for a June summit with Russia while Myanmar’s junta remains the bloc’s point of contact for Russian dialogue, even as the military’s airstrikes have killed thousands of civilians,
Israel Kills Hamas's New Military Wing Chief in Gaza
Israel killed Mohammad Odeh, the newly appointed Hamas military wing leader, in a Gaza City airstrike that also killed his wife and son — just over a week after his predecessor Izz al-Din al-Haddad wa
Israel says it killed Hamas chief Mohammed Odeh
Israel announced that an airstrike in Gaza City on Wednesday eliminated Mohammed Odeh, the senior commander of Hamas’s Qassam Brigades, a figure tied to the Oct 7 attacks. The strike hit the bustling
Russia lets central bank arm staff to down drones
Russia’s parliament approved a law that turns its central bank and major financial firms into frontline anti‑drone defenders, letting them arm staff and deploy jamming or kinetic systems against Ukrai
Cornyn loses Texas Senate primary to Paxton
Four-term Sen. John Cornyn lost his Texas Republican primary runoff to Attorney General Ken Paxton by double digits, despite spending nearly $100 million and reversing long-held positions in a failed
North Korea tests new missile launch system — report
North Korea has tested a new multi‑purpose missile launch system and AI‑guided tactical cruise missiles, overseen by Kim Jong Un, marking its eighth test this year. The trials, confirmed by South Kore
Trump Walks Back 'Largely Negotiated' Iran Deal in 24 Hours
President Trump's Memorial Day weekend social media posts sent the Iran peace process into a tailspin — declaring a deal 'largely negotiated' on Saturday, walking it back within 24 hours, and layering
Russia's Oreshnik Missile Uses Kinetic Penetrators
Russia’s Oreshnik missile has been revealed to carry kinetic penetrators, a novel payload that differs from conventional warheads. The weapon is already being used in strikes against Ukraine, where Ru
Quad Launches $20B Critical Minerals Framework
The US, Japan, Australia, and India have agreed to coordinate up to $20 billion in public and private funding to develop secure critical mineral supply chains spanning mining, processing, and recyclin
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