US-China rare earths deal still in effect amid Trump-Xi meeting, US official says
Beijing summit talks will address trade tensions and the status of the rare earths agreement between the United States and China.
11 May, 2026
Iran submits ‘war-ending’ response to US proposal via Pakistan mediators
Iranian media say current negotiations are focused on halting fighting and reopening Strait of Hormuz traffic as Pezeshkian says talks with the US do not mean “surrender”.
10 May, 2026
Israel built secret base in Iraq to support Iran war, attacked troops for nearly discovering it
The Wall Street Journal says Israel built a secret military base in Iraq’s desert region with the knowledge of the US, and launched air strikes on Iraqi troops who came close to discovering the site.
10 May, 2026
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in ‘full health’ following US-Israeli attacks
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in “full health” after sustaining back and knee injuries during a US-Israeli strike on the leadership compound.
10 May, 2026
Iran wasn’t developing nukes before US-Israel war, says former US counterterrorism official
WHO confirms six hantavirus cases linked to Spain-bound cruise ship
Pezeshkian urges unity, warns against efforts to fracture Iran
Global debt hits record of near $353 trillion, US loans on path to ‘unsustainable’, report shows
Washington believes it is close to a deal with Iran, Axios reports
6 May, 2026
The AI divide: US–China dominance and the rest of the world
Europe talks about sovereignty – yet deepens its dependence. While the US and China dominate AI, Europe remains a mere spectator.
5 May, 2026
Fujairah oil hub ablaze after drone strike as UAE intercepts Iranian missiles
Attack injures three and hits key export hub, bypassing Strait of Hormuz, as UAE downs missiles over its waters.
4 May, 2026
Zelenskyy threatens Ukrainian drones could fly over Moscow Victory Day parade
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy also says that Kiev discussed joint drone production with the EU Commission chief.
4 May, 2026
Iran claims to have hit a US navy vessel, Washington denies strike
Tehran says its forces struck a US warship and asserts tighter control over Hormuz waters, while Washington rejects the claim amid escalating tensions in the strategic Gulf corridor.
3 May, 2026
Trump Rejects Iran Proposal but Talks Continue*
Diplomatic efforts stall as both sides keep communicating
3 May, 2026
UN Sounds Alarm on Global Media Safety
Journalists face killings, harassment, and censorship
3 May, 2026
VakıfBank Crowned Champions of Europe Again
IAEA notified as plant continues safe operations
3 May, 2026
Zaporizhzhia NPP Reports Drone Attack on Safety Lab
IAEA notified as plant continues safe operations
3 May, 2026
Lebanon Casualties Mount as Ceasefire Violated Again
Over 1.6 million displaced amid escalating Israeli attacks
3 May, 2026
European Leaders Convene in Armenia for EPC Summit
Zelenskyy joins high‑level talks on security and cooperation
