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The New York Times

US newspaper that reported on Taylor Swift's Madison Square Garden wedding plans and Trump administration AI oversight discussions.

2026-05-052026-07-19

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Reports by The New York Times indicated that the Donald Trump administration plans to send U.S.

    KMPDU gives Gov’t 48 hours to make U.S-Kenya Ebola quarantine facility talks public
  3. Citizen Digital

    According to The New York Times, the Trump administration is planning to send U.S.

    Kanjama urges ‘robust measures’ to keep Ebola out of Kenya as US plan sparks debate
  4. Citizen Digital

    ustration Audio By Vocalize President Donald Trump's administration is considering requiring US government oversight of artificial intelligence models before they are released to the public, a sharp reversal of the previous hands-off approach to the technology, The New York Times

    White House weighs vetting AI models before public release: NYT

Today

  1. NYC mayor mulls Netanyahu arrest during UN summit

    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is considering whether to attempt to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, calling Netanyahu a "war criminal" who belongs at The Hague. Mamdani acknowledged uncertainty over his legal authority to order such detention but said he is consulting with the city's legal team.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding planned in New York

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning a wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York, according to reports citing entertainment industry sources. The New York Times reported that Swift has booked the arena for an intimate gathering of around 100 people on July 2 and a larger event with around 1,000 guests the following day.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. US plans deportations of Iranians to Central African Republic

    The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic under a recent deal with that country. Two of the Iranian deportees—a Christian convert and a pro-democracy activist—face potential torture and persecution if returned to Iran, according to their lawyer.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. US, Iran trade strikes as ceasefire talks stall

    The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on Monday as negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked over disagreements on Iranian nuclear efforts and fighting in Lebanon. The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone control sites in response to a downed US drone, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US military air base in retaliation.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Iran negotiator: no deal unless Iranian rights secured

    Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran will not approve any agreement with the United States unless the rights of the Iranian people are upheld. Iran views sanction relief and the release of frozen assets as key rights to be ensured under any deal.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump claims Iran agreed to no nuclear weapons

    US President Donald Trump said he has secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran to formally end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Trump claims Iran agrees not to develop nuclear weapons

    US President Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a revised peace proposal with "tougher" terms to Tehran. His priorities include stopping Iranian nuclear development and reopening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Trump administration reverses Green Card policy shift

    The Trump administration walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency would need to return to their home country to apply, with the Department of Homeland Security telling The New York Times that the policy would be implemented on a case-by-case basis rather than as a blanket requirement.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Trump seeks tougher terms in Iran war ceasefire proposal

    President Donald Trump has requested changes to a proposed deal to end the Middle East war, toughening several terms and sending a new framework back to Iran for consideration. The adjustments, which reportedly include Trump's concerns about Iran's nuclear material, could extend negotiations by days before a final decision.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  6. Trump claims Iran has agreed to halt nuclear weapons development

    US President Donald Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, while reports indicate he has sent a revised, tougher peace proposal to Tehran. Iran has previously cast doubt on Trump's assertions, and the parties appear far apart on key priorities including Iran's demand for $12 billion in frozen assets before substantive talks on its nuclear program.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 28 May

  1. KMPDU demands government disclose US-Kenya Ebola facility talks

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has given the government 48 hours to make public ongoing negotiations with the United States over a proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, warning of nationwide industrial action if the deal proceeds without public disclosure and healthcare reforms.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. LSK President opposes US Ebola treatment centre proposal in Kenya

    LSK President Charles Kanjama has urged the government to reject a US proposal to establish an Ebola Treatment Centre in Kenya for patients flown in from other countries, arguing instead that such facilities should be set up near the epicentre of any outbreak for public health reasons.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. White House considers AI model vetting before public release

    President Trump's administration is considering requiring US government oversight of artificial intelligence models before public release, according to The New York Times. The White House is discussing an executive order to establish a working group of tech executives and government officials to examine review procedures for new AI models.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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