Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
Army leaders in hot seat over Poland deployment cancellation – Military Times
- Army leaders in hot seat over Poland deployment cancellation Military Times
- US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland KSL.com
- Pentagon informed Army ‘just a couple of days ago’ on decision to halt Poland deployment Breaking Defense
- Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how CNN
- Republicans grill Army leaders on pulling Poland troops: ‘We’re not happy’ The Hill
Shaky truce between Israel and Lebanon extended for 45 days, US says
Statement following ‘productive’ talks in Washington comes as Israel launches strikes on southern city of Tyre
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire after another round of talks in Washington, the US state department has said.
It came after two “productive” days of talks, and more negotiations would be held from 2-3 June, the department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.
Continue reading...Israeli forces set up a camp in the Iraqi desert during Iran war, officials say – AP News
- Israeli forces set up a camp in the Iraqi desert during Iran war, officials say AP News
- Israel built and defended a secret base in Iraq for Iran war, WSJ reports Reuters
- Israel’s Clandestine War Base in Iraq WSJ
- Iraq downplays reports of ‘secret’ Israeli base, while sending troops to find it - analysis The Jerusalem Post
- Iraqi ministers said set to be questioned after report that Israel built base in desert The Times of Israel
WHO confirms 10 global hantavirus cases, Hondius crew remain symptom-free
World Health Organization has reiterated that the risk of hantavirus spreading is 'low'.
Ukrainian drone attack kills four in Ryazan, igniting refinery fire and showering city in ‘oil rain’ – Meduza
- Ukrainian drone attack kills four in Ryazan, igniting refinery fire and showering city in ‘oil rain’ Meduza
- Ukraine attacks Russia with drones after suffering three days of massive strikes The Guardian
- Most long-range strike operations are still ongoing, Zelenskyy says – video Українська правда
- Ukraine doubles strikes on Russian oil refineries this year Reuters
- Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan, Ukraine says Yahoo
Canada’s Carney travels to Alberta as separatists face legal setback
Trip comes as court rules separatists did not follow proper procedure in collecting referendum signatures.
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as one ship is seized and another is sunk – PBS
- Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as one ship is seized and another is sunk PBS
- Seized ship taken toward Iran as Trump and China's Xi agree Strait of Hormuz "must remain open" CBS News
- Ship seized near Strait of Hormuz by ‘unauthorized personnel,’ brought toward Iran Fox News
- 'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran BBC
- Ship seized off coast of UAE near Strait of Hormuz may have been 'floating armory': report Yahoo
How Keir Starmer Imploded and Plunged Britain Into More Chaos – Bloomberg.com
- How Keir Starmer Imploded and Plunged Britain Into More Chaos Bloomberg.com
- Keir Starmer and the End of the Old Certainties The New York Times
- Politics has tossed friendship out of the window – as Keir Starmer is realising | Simon Jenkins The Guardian
- Things can always get worse The Spectator
- Why is there such hatred for Keir Starmer? The Times
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran – The New York Times
- Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran The New York Times
- Pentagon considering renaming Iran war ‘Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire collapses NBC News
- Trump weighs military action against Iran with ceasefire "on life support" Axios
- Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled AP News
- Trump, Back From China, Preps Big Iran Strikes With Epic Fury 2.0: Report NDTV
Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strike kills 24 in Kyiv
Ukraine’s air force says the attack on Thursday was part of the largest aerial assault since the war began.
Europe swept the list of the best countries in the world — and the US didn’t crack the top 10 – Business Insider
- Europe swept the list of the best countries in the world — and the US didn't crack the top 10 Business Insider
- It's not the US. This European country ranked best in the world. USA Today
- 10 Takeaways From the 2026 Best Countries Data U.S. News & World Report
- The US ranked No. 33 in health in new global rankings — who beat us and why New York Post
- America ranked 18th in best countries behind Switzerland, Denmark and Sweden in new report Mint
Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan
Trump tells reporters he is still deciding fate of new Taiwan weapons package, says not "asking for any favors" on Iran.
Israel strikes Gaza City building targeting Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad – ynetnews
- Israel strikes Gaza City building targeting Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad ynetnews
- Israel carries out strike targeting most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza CNN
- Israeli Strike Targeted Top Hamas Leader in Gaza, Officials Say The New York Times
- Israel says strike targeted the last senior Hamas leader involved in Oct. 7 The Washington Post
- IDF strikes Hamas military leader, former Gaza hostages captor The Jerusalem Post
Russia pounds Kyiv as its advance in eastern Ukraine slows to a crawl
Ukraine has prevented Russian arms and fuel from reaching the front line in a successful disruption campaign.
Threatened indictment of Raúl Castro ratchets up US pressure on Cuba
Trump administration move echoes indictment of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro as fuel crisis racks Cuba
Tensions between Cuba and US seem set to rise further amid reports that
Raúl Castro, the country’s 94-year-old former president, may soon face the type of indictment that led to the US abduction of the Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, in January.
Although Raúl is officially retired, he remains the most potent figure in Cuban politics following the death of his brother Fidel in 2016, and by targeting him Washington appears to be heaping pressure on Cuba’s communist leadership at the end of an already extraordinarily intense week.
Continue reading...BRICS talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over war in Iran – Reuters
- BRICS talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over war in Iran Reuters
- UAE Tried in Vain to Get Saudis to Partner on Iran Response Bloomberg.com
- The U.A.E. Has Been Secretly Carrying Out Attacks on Iran WSJ
- UAE rejects ‘attempts to justify Iranian terror’ after Tehran alleges role in war The Times of Israel
- UAE made failed attempt to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar to jointly attack Iran: Report Middle East Eye
Hantavirus: how scared should we be?
Three deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have revived memories of COVID-19. What has the world lear
Zelenskiy says Russia considering plan to attack NATO country from Belarus – Reuters
- Zelenskiy says Russia considering plan to attack NATO country from Belarus Reuters
- Two Dozen Political Centers Targeted in Planned Russian Strikes, Zelenskyy Says UNITED24 Media
- Zelenskyy: Russians preparing strikes on President's Office and residence Українська правда
- Zelensky: Ukraine to strengthen Kyiv–Chernihiv direction amid threat of Belarus involvement Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
- Is Putin’s henchman ready to invade? Ukraine vigilant on Belarus border The Times