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… Weeks of complicated talks marked by sharp rhetoric and occasional flare-ups of violence have not managed to reach a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which is essential to oil supplies.Washington and Tehran have sharp differences on questions like Iranian nucl …
US, Iran exchange fire as negotiations stallThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeUS President Donald Trump returns to the White House after spending the day at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, in Washington, DC, on May 31, 2026 . …
Taiwan opposition leader hopes to 'gain deeper trust' from USCitizen Digital
Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered By Reuters May 31, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The death toll from a chemical tank rupture …
Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recoveredCitizen Digital
… Lebanon's army said a "targeted" Israeli strike wounded two soldiers in the south, just a day after military delegations from both countries held landmark security talks in Washington. …
Israel launches more south Lebanon strikes after warningsThe Standard
… For Joseph Siegle, a researcher at the Washington-based Africa Centre for Strategic Studies, even in fairer conditions the PP would probably win by a landslide since it has "far more name recognition, organisational structures, and resources than other parties. …
Ethiopia's opposition brace for ruling party election landslideThe Standard
… eli strike in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre on May 23, 2026. [AFP] Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war, after a weekend of mixed messages from Washington …
Iran warns deal with US not yet close, despite some progressCitizen Digital
… d as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A small object marked by an evidence marker, believed to be related to an earlier shooting, is seen on the pavement at 18th and Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House in Washington …
Gunman killed by US Secret Service after opening fire near White HouseCitizen Digital
… AFP May 24, 2026 04:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers remarks at the US Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag raising ceremony at the State Department in Washington …
Rubio renews ties with India after Trump's China lovefestCitizen Digital
… AFP May 22, 2026 06:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers remarks at the US Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag raising ceremony at the State Department in Washington …
Rubio denounces NATO refusal to help on Iran ahead of alliance talksThe Standard
… Last week, the fragile ceasefire was extended for 45 days following a third round of direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli representatives in Washington, discussions that Hezbollah staunchly opposes. …
Israeli strikes kill 10 in south LebanonThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing minimal excitement in the United States, with fans citing high ticket prices (exceeding $1,000 for the opening match), visa denials, and locals' preference for basketball as reasons for poor turnout. The US co-host nation's opening match against Paraguay drew sparse attendance, and President Trump declined to attend.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing minimal excitement in the United States, with fans citing high ticket prices (exceeding $1,000 for the opening match), visa denials, and locals' preference for basketball as reasons for poor turnout. The US co-host nation's opening match against Paraguay drew sparse attendance, and President Trump declined to attend.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following a SpaceX IPO. The article notes his prominence in popular culture and discusses both his loyal following and criticism regarding his wealth, business governance, and political interventions.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump announced the United States had reached a settlement with Iran and said a signing ceremony could occur in Europe within days, but Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Foreign Ministry publicly rejected the claim, describing reports of a deal as false and warning of a "crushing response" to U.S. military actions.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission imposed a record 624.68 billion won fine on e-commerce giant Coupang over a data leak that allegedly exposed more than 30 million customers' data; the company said it would challenge the fine in court.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes across the Middle East for a second consecutive day, straining a ceasefire agreed in April. The US conducted "self-defense strikes" targeting military and surveillance sites in southern Iran, while Iran responded by launching strikes at US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and claimed to have hit two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
The US conducted strikes on Iranian air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz after an American Apache helicopter was downed on Monday. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by launching drones and missiles at 21 targets at US bases in Bahrain and Jordan, with Kuwait also intercepting an attack.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
The US Defense Department released an updated list of Chinese companies it believes are supporting the country's military, including Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD. Two memory chipmakers, ChangXin Memory Technologies and Yangtze Memory Technologies, were reinstated to the blacklist after being removed from an earlier version released in February.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US Defense Department released an updated list of Chinese companies it believes are supporting China's military, including Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD. The list is largely similar to a version briefly published in February, with two memory chipmakers, ChangXin Memory Technologies and Yangtze Memory Technologies, reinstated to the blacklist.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
China's President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday, hailing an "invincible friendship" with Pyongyang. The visit comes after Xi hosted summits in Beijing with US President Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, while North Korea's nuclear talks with Washington remain deadlocked.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Israeli and Lebanese envoys meeting in Washington for direct talks aim to produce a joint statement and action plan on security independent from Hezbollah, even as Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun said she hopes to "gain deeper trust" from the United States before departing for the country, weeks after the KMT blocked a Taiwanese government plan to spend nearly $40 billion on critical weapons. Cheng's trip follows her recent "peace" visit to Beijing where she met Chinese President Xi Jinping and comes as she draws criticism for being too pro-China.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
A tank containing white liquor at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility ruptured on Tuesday, killing eleven people. Recovery crews found all nine missing bodies by Saturday, and tests confirmed contamination entered the nearby Columbia River, though no negative health impacts on air quality or drinking water have been detected.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel launched strikes across south Lebanon on Saturday following evacuation orders from more than a dozen locations. Lebanon's army said a targeted Israeli strike wounded two soldiers, as military delegations from both countries held security talks in Washington ahead of US-brokered negotiations scheduled for early next week.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopian opposition parties enter elections on June 1 facing threats, insurgencies, and state control of media, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party expected to win decisively. Opposition leaders report physical harassment, arbitrary arrests, and disinformation campaigns, describing the election as a "ritual" under unequal conditions.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's foreign ministry warned Monday that while some progress has been made, a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war remains not yet close, contradicting optimistic signals from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio who suggested an agreement could be reached within the day. US and Iranian forces have observed a ceasefire since April 8, with Pakistan's Prime Minister mediating negotiations and discussions focused on opening the Strait of Hormuz.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, prompting US Secret Service agents to return fire and kill the assailant. President Donald Trump was in the White House at the time but was not impacted; a bystander was also struck during the shooting.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited New Delhi and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for over an hour, calling India a natural partner and inviting Modi to visit the White House. Rubio's visit to India followed his attendance at a state visit to Beijing with President Trump.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has renewed criticism of NATO members for not supporting the US war on Iran, saying that while many agree Iran is a nuclear threat, they refuse to help despite not being asked to commit troops or fighter jets. Rubio made the remarks ahead of NATO foreign minister talks in Sweden, following a US-Israel joint attack on Iran on February 28.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli strikes killed 10 people on Friday, including six rescuers and a child, as Israel and Hezbollah continued to exchange fire despite a ceasefire. The Israeli military said it struck two armed individuals near the southern border, while Hezbollah said it targeted Israeli troops and positions.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the Trump–Xi Summit in Beijing demonstrated that U.S.–China relations need not mean permanent confrontation despite ongoing trade disputes, semiconductor restrictions, military tensions, and ideological disagreements. The summit symbolized both sides' understanding that neither can afford a complete breakdown in relations.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Iran said it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, while President Trump described negotiations as on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed strikes, warning the window for diplomacy could close quickly.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sierra Leone became the latest African country to receive migrants expelled from the United States under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, with nine west African deportees from Nigeria, Ghana, Guinea and Senegal arriving Wednesday morning at Freetown's international airport.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deaths from an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 131, with 543 suspected cases and 33 confirmed cases in DRC, plus two confirmed cases in Uganda. The WHO Director-General has declared the rare Bundibugyo strain outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, the first such declaration made before convening an emergency committee.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands gathered on the National Mall for a mass prayer festival organized by the White House, featuring Christian music and speeches by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Speaker Mike Johnson, and video addresses by President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Critics view the event as an overt display of Christian nationalism that undermines the separation of church and state.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel launched airstrikes on eastern and southern Lebanon on May 16, despite an extension of the truce between the two countries, as a Hezbollah lawmaker called Lebanon's negotiations with Israel a "dead-end." Israeli attacks since the start of the war have killed more than 2,900 people in Lebanon, including more than 400 since the truce began on April 17.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, a day after the two countries extended their truce by 45 days. Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah, but the strikes preceded evacuation warnings for nine villages and prompted a new exodus of residents toward Sidon and Beirut.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's football federation chief said no visas had been issued for the Iranian national team to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, and announced a planned meeting with FIFA to resolve the visa issue.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump departed for Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying he would press Xi to "open up" China to American firms. The visit brings several top CEOs including Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Tesla's Elon Musk, and Apple's Tim Cook, though political frictions over Taiwan and the Iran war complicate the agenda.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Lebanon's Simon Karam and Israel's Yechiel Leiter, both veteran politicians, will meet in Washington for the third round of direct negotiations as President Trump seeks a breakthrough. Lebanon seeks to consolidate a ceasefire and secure Israeli troop withdrawal, while Israel wants Hezbollah disarmed.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →