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Iran's Supreme Leader issued a directive requiring the country's stockpile of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium to remain inside Iran, according to two sen...
A Florida grand jury has indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others on charges including four counts of murder related to the February 24, 1996...
The House approved housing affordability legislation that incorporates measures aimed at reducing costs and expanding housing supply.
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UK Defence Ministry reported that Russian Su-27 and Su-35 aircraft conducted repeated close approaches to a British Rivet Joint surveillance plane operating ...
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Naegohyang Women’s FC of North Korea defeated Suwon FC Women of South Korea 2-1 in an AFC Women’s Champions League semifinal at Suwon Stadium on May 20.
President Trump reported that negotiations with Iran have entered final stages, following his earlier decision to cancel planned military strikes at the requ...
HSBC's chief executive instructed employees not to resist artificial intelligence, stating that the technology will eliminate some positions while generating...
Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old retired police officer, was arrested in September following a Facebook post referencing the assassination of Charlie Kirk and sp...
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Carmen Lineberger, a former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of Florida, was indicted on charges including theft of government property after emai...
The Philippine government has directed law enforcement to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged crimes against humanit...
Rahul Gandhi spoke at the Bahujan Swabhiman Sammelan in Rae Bareli on Wednesday, describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah as traitors who attack...
A Bhopal court rejected a request for a second post-mortem examination of Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging at her marital home on May 12, while directing...
President Donald Trump publicly urged Republicans to replace Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she blocked White House ballroom funding from ...
A shooting at a San Diego mosque on May 18, 2026, was carried out by two teenagers identified as Caleb Liam Vazquez and Cain Lee Clark, who met online and di...
Novak Djokovic has named Viktor Troicki, Serbia's Davis Cup captain, as his head coach.
On a single Wednesday during the spring season, 274 climbers summited Mount Everest from the Nepalese side, exceeding the 2019 daily total.
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Primaries held on Tuesday featured contests in several states including Kentucky, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Alabama.
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President Trump spoke at the U.S.
Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he holds 99 percent support in Israel and jokingly suggested he could run for prime minister after his White House term.
OpenAI is preparing to file a draft IPO prospectus confidentially with regulators as soon as this week, according to multiple reports.
Meta carried out layoffs affecting approximately 8,000 workers on Wednesday after announcing the reductions last month.
A sinkhole was found at LaGuardia Airport on May 20 near runway 4/22 at approximately 11 a.m.
An Ebola outbreak driven by the Bundibugyo strain has been confirmed in Rwampara and Ituri province, DRC, with 51 cases and the first death announced in Bunia.
Repolling commenced on May 21, 2026, in the Falta assembly constituency of South 24 Parganas district after the Election Commission ordered fresh voting due ...
US Special Envoy Jeff Landry stated on May 20 that Washington should rebuild its military footprint in Greenland, citing strategic needs.
SpaceX filed for an initial public offering scheduled for May 20, 2026, and plans to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX.
Donald Trump spoke to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on May 20, 2026, stating that the United States is all ready to go regarding action on Iran and must re...
A settlement has established a $1.776 billion fund for individuals claiming harm from alleged federal political weaponization, following the dismissal of a r...
US President Donald Trump stated he would speak with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te regarding a reported $14 billion arms package.
Nvidia announced an $80 billion share repurchase program and increased its quarterly dividend to 25 cents per share following earnings released on May 20, 2026.
Gabbie Gonzalez, a TikTok influencer, and her father have been charged in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Jack Avery, a member of the band Why Don't We and ...
Senate Republicans dropped a $1 billion security funding request associated with former President Trump from a spending bill after the parliamentarian ruled ...
Two sources report that the U.S.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met in Beijing, where they exchanged personal greetings and condemned U.S.
An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal after U.S.
South Korea recorded exports of $52.7 billion in the first 20 days of May, a 65 percent rise from the prior year, according to Korea Customs Service data rel...
Aston Villa defeated SC Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final on May 20, 2026, at Besiktas Park in Istanbul.
The Latvian National Armed Forces detected an unmanned aerial vehicle in eastern Latvian airspace and issued a public alert on May 21 directing residents in ...
During a five-nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a packet of Parle Melody toffee to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni before diplomatic ...
The House approved the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act on Wednesday by a 217-198 margin, conditioning federal funds for elementary and middle...
On May 21, Iranian officials stated they were reviewing Washington's latest position regarding the end of the war, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil...
New Mexico State Police and local authorities responded to a residence in Mountainair where three people died and four were found unresponsive.
Ukrainian drones entered Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian airspace in May 2026, crashing near a power plant, striking empty fuel tanks, and prompting shelte...
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released video footage showing detained Gaza flotilla activists with hands bound.
James Murdoch, through his investment firm Lupa Systems, purchased New York Magazine and the Vox Podcast Network along with select publishing brands from Vox...
No cases of Ebola virus disease have been reported in India.
Meta initiated layoffs affecting approximately 8,000 employees, representing about 10 percent of its global workforce, with notifications starting in the ear...
Donald Trump has announced support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his primary challenge to Sen.
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The House approved revisions to the Senate-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on Wednesday under suspension rules.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing on May 20, 2026, signing a package of bilateral cooperation deals.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine associate EU membership that provides representation at summits, the Commission, Parliament, a...
Chinese President Xi Jinping may travel to North Korea as early as late this month or early next month, his first such trip in seven years.
Spencer Pratt, 42, a former cast member of the reality series The Hills, is running for mayor of Los Angeles.
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Released UK government files confirm that Queen Elizabeth II pressed for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to succeed the Duke of Kent as Special Representative for...
Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s third congressional district.
The United States removed UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese from its sanctions list after a federal judge temporarily blocked the measures.
Walmart posted steady sales gains while flagging higher fuel costs and issuing a forecast below Wall Street expectations.
UK and Scottish governments are pursuing voluntary and mandatory price caps on food staples including bread, milk, and eggs.
Supported reports confirm tighter health screenings for residents entering Goma from government areas on Wednesday, continued M23 occupation of the city, and...
Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and Metropolitan Police Department Officer Daniel Hodges filed suit to halt a compensation fund established through ...
The Senate Budget Committee approved portions of a budget reconciliation bill by an 11-10 party-line vote that would provide multi-year funding for Immigrati...
A King's College London survey of over 4,500 respondents found that seven in ten UK participants expressed worry about AI-related job losses, with more than ...
US President Donald Trump stated a preference for minimizing casualties in any potential conflict with Iran while granting diplomacy one opportunity.
Airbnb is adding hotel listings and a search filter to its platform while expanding into luggage storage and car rentals.
Two humpback whales were identified traveling between eastern Australia and Brazilian waters, covering distances of 8,823 miles and 9,383 miles respectively.
Senator Marco Rubio stated that the WHO was a little late to identify the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Eric Trump, Donald Trump, and Larry Glick attended the Maaden LIV Golf tournament at Trump National Golf Club.
President Trump commented on Iran while traveling to deliver a commencement address at the U.S.
Retired Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Metropolitan Police Department officer Daniel Hodges filed a lawsuit on Wednesday in federal court in the Distr...
A driver was arrested in north Texas after intentionally entering Grapevine Lake with a Tesla Cybertruck to test its Wade Mode feature.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a Spanish-language video address to Cubans on May 20, 2026, coinciding with Cuba’s Independence Day and hours before...
A Paris appeals court found Air France and Airbus guilty of corporate manslaughter in the 2009 crash of Flight 447, which killed all 228 people on board afte...
Indian health authorities issued advisories on Thursday requiring symptom monitoring and travel history disclosure for passengers arriving from or transiting...
Israel detained participants in a Gaza-bound flotilla, drawing criticism from South Korea's president who described the actions as 'way out of line' and accu...
Jeff Bezos stated during a CNBC interview that doubling his taxes would not improve conditions for New York City teachers.
Lowe's posted solid spring sales and exceeded Wall Street expectations for Q1 2026 earnings, with comparable sales rising and online channels contributing to...
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime during Game 1 of their series.
OECD data show developed countries delivered $136.7 billion in climate finance in 2024, exceeding the $100 billion annual target first met in 2022.
EasyJet reports no fuel supply disruptions and expects no summer flight cancellations after spending an additional £25 million on fuel in March amid higher p...
Iran has proposed a joint security mechanism with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz and expressed readiness for shipping protocols with coastal states, according...
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad served as Iran's president from 2005 to 2013 and later clashed with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Multiple outlets report that President Trump plans to sign an AI cybersecurity directive or executive order as soon as Thursday.
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The USS Nimitz entered the southern Caribbean Sea on Wednesday while conducting previously scheduled joint naval exercises with the Brazilian Navy off Rio de...
Australia's unemployment rate increased to 4.5 percent in April 2023, the highest level in roughly four and a half years, according to data from the Australi...
Harvard faculty voted to cap the percentage of A grades awarded to undergraduates in an effort to address grade inflation.
Joey Chestnut pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge in Indiana and received a sentence of 180 days of probation.
Nara Lokesh is set to inaugurate the SAEL Solar MHP1 and MHP2 projects totaling 600 MW in Kadapa district on May 22.
CBS ended The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after 11 years, with the 11:35 p.m.
Samsung Electronics shareholders announced plans for legal action on May 21 against a tentative bonus agreement reached with the company's largest labor union.
Major equity indexes rose on Thursday, May 21, following Nvidia’s stronger-than-expected revenue forecast and the suspension of a Samsung Electronics workers...
Marco Rubio, serving as Secretary of State, released a video message blaming Raúl Castro for Cuba's electricity blackouts and resource shortages.
Donald Trump maintained confidentiality over his tax returns for years prior to a reported settlement with the IRS.
Aaron Rodgers, 42, signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers and participated in organized team activities on May 18, 2026.
Erin Merdy, 34, received a sentence of 20 years to life after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the September 2022 drownings of her children Zachary,...
Egisto Ott, a 63-year-old former Austrian intelligence officer, was found guilty of spying for Russia and additional offenses including misuse of office, bri...
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed efforts toward a revised Iran agreement during a Tuesday call, according to multiple ...
Ukrainian forces struck the Syzran oil refinery with long-range drones, producing a large fire, two deaths and multiple injuries according to regional offici...
Newsmax announced a $170 million preferred placement completed ahead of a planned IPO, followed by a $75 million public offering that led to trading on the N...
India, South Korea, and the United States have taken steps to address the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
The United States has indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro on charges related to the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, whic...
European surveillance data show 106,331 gonorrhoea cases in 2024, a 303 percent increase since 2015, alongside more than doubled syphilis cases and 213,443 c...
A hybrid SUV burst into flames and exploded on Tuesday night near Wall Street and the Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan, producing heavy smoke but caus...
Javon Crawford and his wife, tenants in Westland, Michigan, reported that their landlord engaged in a sexual encounter on their couch while they were away vi...
A shooting took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the Clairemont Mesa neighborhood, prompting a response from more than four dozen police cars.
Ukrainian drones struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region, according to multiple reports.
Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts in the House of Representatives, died Tuesday night at age 86.
Two sources report that the Pentagon intends to scale back US forces committed to NATO in Europe and reduce the pool of troops available for rapid crisis res...
The 'Tarps Off' trend of shirtless spectators originated in St.
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit through the CFTC against Minnesota seeking to prevent enforcement of a new state law that criminalizes operating or ...
Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers and announced that the 2026 season will be his last in the NFL.
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Two humpback whales were documented traveling between breeding sites in eastern Australia and Brazil, a distance of approximately 14,500 km, through analysis...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who took office in 2023 after 18 years in state and federal elected roles, stated her first-term goal was to end homelessness a...
Senator Marco Rubio released a Spanish-language video on Wednesday addressing the Cuban people and criticizing GAESA, a military-linked conglomerate reported...
Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis, will unveil a new company strategy focused on U.S.
The United Kingdom has finalized a trade deal with the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations after four years of negotiations.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it coordinated passage for 26 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours.
Retatrutide, a weekly injection developed by Eli Lilly, cleared a Phase 3 trial involving 2,500 patients with obesity.
The Pentagon watchdog is reviewing U.S.
Samsung Electronics reached a tentative wage agreement that suspended a planned strike by its unionized chip workers.
Anthropic has agreed to pay SpaceX approximately $1.25 billion per month for access to computing infrastructure, with the arrangement extending through May 2...
The Democratic Republic of the Congo football team has canceled a three-day World Cup preparation camp and planned public farewell event in Kinshasa amid an ...
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The Trump administration created a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund using taxpayer resources.
Several states held primaries on Tuesday.
Isak Andic, founder of the Mango retail chain, died on 14 December 2024 after falling from a cliff in Montserrat natural park while hiking with his son Jonat...
The president reached an agreement with executive subordinates to access a congressionally authorized funding mechanism for a ballroom project.
Supported reports indicate the 30-year US Treasury yield has reached its highest level since 2007.
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon who stepped back as CEO in 2021, stated during a CNBC appearance that the bottom half of U.S.
Naga women's organizations in Senapati and other Manipur districts held protests demanding the release of six Naga hostages held by Kuki militants, with the ...
Two teenagers, Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, are identified as suspects in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that left three people dead before t...
The Surgeon General post has stayed empty since President Trump assumed office last year, according to New York Times reporting.
The European Commission revised its 2026 EU growth forecast downward to 1.1 percent from a prior 1.4 percent projection, with the eurozone forecast set at 0....
Multiple reports state that Thailand is reducing the length of visa-free stays previously available to visitors from more than 90 countries.
The Federal Reserve held a policy meeting on April 28-29 that was Jerome Powell's final session as chair.
India and the African Union postponed the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit originally set for May 2026 in New Delhi following consultations over the Ebola ou...
Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, was ordered to serve 30 days in jail after violating probation, including a positive test for THC.
South Korean stocks opened higher on May 21 with the KOSPI rising between 3.85 and 5.27 percent in early trading.
CBS broadcast the final episode of 'The Late Show' with Stephen Colbert on May 21, 2026, following a cancellation announcement in July 2025.
TVK, which won 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, inducted 23 ministers including two Congress MLAs.
Authorities recovered the bodies of three sisters from the sea near Brighton beach.
Michael Caputo, former HHS spokesperson during the first Trump administration, posted a public letter on X seeking $2.7 million in restitution as the first k...
Supported reports indicate that The New York Times identified US and Israeli interest in Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a potential post-regime leader in Iran, with ...
Multiple outlets report that Vanessa Trump has disclosed a breast cancer diagnosis via Instagram.
Washington County School Board member Keith Ervin has been charged with simple assault following an incident at a public meeting.
Jimmy Kimmel publicly encouraged viewers to watch the final episode of Stephen Colbert's Late Show on CBS.
Unverified reports from Al Jazeera indicate Mike Huckabee criticized Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over a video involving detained activ...
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister publicly commended President Trump's approach of allowing diplomacy to address tensions with Iran, according to Eurasia Revie...
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that repeated aggression against Iran would extend any regional conflict beyond the Middle East, according to Wa...
Forecasts project the national average gas price reaching $4.48 per gallon by Memorial Day weekend and potentially $4.80 over the summer, exceeding the 2022 ...
Jeff Bezos stated during a CNBC Squawk Box interview that the Washington Post must operate as a profitable enterprise to demonstrate relevance to readers.
John Cornyn referred to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as an 'albatross' in comments reported by USA Today.
The KOSPI index rose 606.64 points to close at 7,815.59 on May 21, with record trading volume of 42.74 trillion won.
PepsiCo plans to raise prices on certain smaller single-serve chip bags in the United States due to higher production, distribution, and retail expenses.
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The Connecticut congressional delegation has supported an amended bill intended to boost housing supply, according to CT Mirror reporting.
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Wildfires have impacted areas of Southern California for a third consecutive day, driven by strong winds and dry conditions according to CBS News.