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Trump says Iran war nearing end, vows hard strike
President Trump announced that the Iran war’s core objectives are almost achieved and warned of intensified U.S. strikes in the coming weeks, prompting oil prices to surge and stock futures to slide.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Visits India
Amid a week dominated by Trump’s Iran ceasefire, China‑Japan tensions and Russia’s missile strikes, Myanmar’s military‑turned‑president Min Aung Hlaing embarked on his first foreign trip, landing in I
US Can Resume War with Iran, Hegseth Flags China
Amid a fraught Iran‑Israel conflict, the United States signaled it can swiftly resume hostilities with Tehran, with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth declaring abundant munitions and stockpiles. At the same
Microsoft Threatens Researcher Over Zero‑Day Bugs
Microsoft ignited a backlash by threatening legal action against security researcher Nightmare Eclipse for publicly releasing unpatched zero‑day bugs, prompting a heated debate over responsible disclo
Israeli troops push into Dibbine, Pentagon talks start
Israeli troops moved into the Lebanese village of Dibbine on May 29, deepening the conflict even as a 10‑day ceasefire holds. At the same time, a Lebanese military delegation met Israeli officials at
Iran Missiles Hit Kuwaiti Base, Wound US Members
Iran fired missiles at a Kuwaiti air base, wounding U.S. service members. The U.S. Central Command called the strike a severe breach of the fragile ceasefire, while President Trump is weighing a two‑m
Rubio Declares Ukraine Talks Frozen
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared on May 22 that formal diplomatic talks over the Ukraine war have stalled, underscoring a deepening chill in U.S.–Russia relations after a recent, low‑key m
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Travels to India
Myanmar’s newly‑elected president Min Aung Hlaing is making his first foreign trip since the 2021 coup, landing in New on May 30 for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit marks a strategi
Trump to decide on US‑Iran war deal
President Trump said he will soon issue a final decision on a US‑Iran war‑ending deal, while the conflict rages with heavy fighting in Lebanon, Hezbollah attacks on Israel, and US forces staying on hi
UN Adds Israel, Russia to Sexual Violence Blacklist
The United Nations placed Israel and Russia on a blacklist of states suspected of committing conflict‑related sexual violence, citing nearly 10,000 cases worldwide and specific abuses in Gaza and the
Berlin approves tougher China trade measures
Berlin has green‑lit tougher trade measures against China, a move echoed across multiple outlets that warn of a looming EU‑China trade war. While the EU plans to widen import quotas and tariffs, China
India Sets Pragmatic Stance as Myanmar Leader Visits
India has declared a pragmatic approach toward Myanmar, refusing criticism over ties with the military‑led regime. The stance underlies a high‑profile visit by Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing, fea
Brussels agrees on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation - South China Morning Post
The European Union has moved to tighten its trade stance toward China, expanding import quotas and tariffs—a step that South China Morning Post, The New York Times and Politico.eu all describe as edgi
Trump immigration crackdown slashes U.S. population growth
President Trump's immigration crackdown is producing one of the sharpest slowdowns in U.S. population growth in decades, with economists warning the drag on jobs, the labor force, and productivity cou
Oreshnik missile 'isn't cutting-edge' as Russia claims, Ukraine says after examining parts - The Kyiv Independent
Ukraine’s analysis of a Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January shows the weapon is a nine‑year‑old system, contradicting Moscow’s claim it is a cutting‑edge asset. Reuters and Kyiv Independent repo
Russia drone injures two in Romania, NATO condemns
A Russian drone slammed into a Romanian apartment building, wounding two residents. NATO blasted the strike as reckless, while Bucharest signalled it may invoke Article 4, and a senior Putin adviser w
Trump, Xi Signal China‑U.S. Shift; Quad Reoriented
On May 16, 2026, Trump and Xi publicly declared a new era of “constructive strategic stability,” acknowledging that China now matches the United States in economic and military power. The United State
Tatmadaw recaptures Tonzang, eyes India border
While India wrestles with internal policy shifts and the NFL expands its global footprint, Myanmar’s army and allied ZRA have seized the strategic town of Tonzang, pushing the conflict toward the Indi
NATO vows to defend after Russian drone hits Romania
On April 17, a Russian drone breached Romanian airspace and exploded on a 10‑storey apartment block in Galati, injuring a woman and a child. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte pledged to defend every i
Ethiopia's First Post‑War Election Amid Ethnic Conflict
Ethiopia prepares for its first nationwide elections since the Tigray war, with over 50 million voters registered, while a mosaic of 80+ ethnic groups and persistent armed clashes across the country s
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