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Tommy Tuberville Secures Alabama GOP Gov Nomination
Former Auburn coach and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville clinched the Republican nomination for Alabama governor, riding a high‑profile endorsement from Donald Trump. The primary saw a legal challenge ov
Putin Hails Russia‑China Ties ‘Unprecedented’ Beijing
During a high‑profile Beijing meeting on May 20, President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping highlighted an accelerating Russia‑China partnership, with Putin calling the ties “strong, positive”
Trump dismisses US financial woes, backs $1.5T war budget
President Trump said he doesn't consider Americans' financial struggles while urging a $1.5 trillion war budget to fund a conflict with Iran, a move that would shift billions from domestic programs an
Trump Mirrors Vietnam; Iran War End, Ukraine Stalemate
The Trump administration is racing through a Vietnam‑style policy cycle, implying the U.S.–Israeli confrontation with Iran may wrap up in months with an unstable settlement, while the war in Ukraine a
Justice Dept. Drops Trump Tax Claims, Launches $1.8B Fund
The Justice Department has agreed to permanently bar any further tax examinations of President Donald Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization, expanding a settlement that also creates a $1.776 b
Putin meets Xi: Why Russia and China need each other
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two‑day visit to Beijing, arriving just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip, highlights a deepening Russia‑China partnership on the 25th anniversary of th
Two Humboldt Residents Detained in Gaza Flotilla Interception
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla approximately 250 nautical miles off Gaza in international waters on May 18, 2026, detaining over 400 civilians from 50 vessels, including two Humb
Trump Visits China, Xi Warns Taiwan, China Leads PPP
During his historic 2026 state visit to Beijing, Donald Trump praised Xi Jinping while the Chinese leader warned that any mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflict. At the same time, China’s expandin
From Anwar warning to US$250m claim - what’s behind Malaysia’s response to Norway’s scrapped missile deal?
Norway halted the delivery of naval strike missiles to Malaysia, prompting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Defence Minister Khaled Nordin to demand over RM1 billion in damages from Kongsberg Defence
Turkey unveils Yildirimhan ICBM at SAHA 2026 expo
Turkey unveiled the Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile at the SAHA 2026 expo, a high‑profile display of its quest for strategic autonomy even as experts question whether the system exists
EU finance ministers urge US to end Iran war
At a G7 finance meeting in Paris, EU ministers warned the United States that the Iran‑linked Middle East war is driving soaring oil prices and threatens Europe’s growth, urging an immediate end to the
Japan Relieved Trump‑Xi Summit as China Cuts Boeing
The Trump‑Xi summit in Beijing sparked a mix of cautious optimism and lingering unease across Asia. Japanese officials welcomed the lack of dramatic shifts and reassurances from U.S. leaders, while Ch
The Geopolitical Circumstances of Japan-South Korea Rapprochement
With Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz tightening energy markets and Japan accelerating its defense build‑up, South Korea and Japan have stepped up diplomatic ties. President Lee Jae‑myung and Pr
Italy, India Upgrade Ties, Aim €20bn Trade by 2029
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Rome visit, Italy and India agreed to elevate their relationship to a special strategic partnership, pledging annual summits and a goal of €20 billion in bilatera
Trump counters Taiwan warning says no US‑Taiwan threats
An op‑ed suggests Trump could blunt Xi’s Taiwan warnings by pointing out that neither Taiwan nor the United States has taken threatening actions, warning that Beijing may read his silence as tacit app
South Korean funeral company records $33M unrealized loss on leveraged ETH ETFs
South Korean funeral firm Bumo Sarang disclosed a short‑term unrealized loss tied to volatile Ether markets, saying the hit is manageable within its cash buffer. The loss arrives as roughly $6 billion
Romanian F-16 Shoots Down Ukrainian Drone Over Estonia
A Romanian F-16 deployed with NATO shot down a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia on Tuesday, the latest in a series of incidents in which Ukrainian drones have strayed into NATO territory during l
Putin visits China as Xi seeks to balance relations with U.S. and Russia
Just days after Donald Trump’s Beijing trip, Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in China for a two‑day summit with Xi Jinping. The talks, timed with the 25th anniversary of the Sino‑Russian Frien
China's moment? Putin heads to Beijing after Trump courts Xi
After Donald Trump’s warm state visit to Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin flew to China for a summit with Xi Jinping, marking the 25‑year anniversary of their strategic treaty. The trip under
UK Moves to Nationalize British Steel from Jingye
The UK government introduced a bill empowering ministers to nationalize steel companies like British Steel, escalating a standoff with Chinese owner Jingye Group, which acquired the Scunthorpe works i
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