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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump says he 'had a very good call with Hezbollah' to end 'shooting' in Lebanon
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had "a very good call with Hezbollah" to implement some measure of a ceasefire with Israel in Lebanon, after Israeli forces again issued forced expulsion orders from the Beirut suburbs.
· Middleeasteye
Homelessness down in California and across the country
The number of people with nowhere to call home decreased both in California and nationwide last year, according to a long-awaited federal report.
· Marisa Kendall Calmatters
Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
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· Associated Press
What to know about US military strikes on alleged drug boats
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats transiting in Latin America have killed more than 200 people since September, when the Trump administration began an operation it has justified as necessary to stem the flow of drugs.
· Regina Garcia Cano
Gobierno de Trump dice que cumplirá orden judicial de pausar fondo "antipolitización"
El asalto al Capitolio de Estados Unidos en Washington, el 6 de enero del 2021. (AP foto/Jose Luis Magana)
· Eric Tucker
Trump says he 'had a very good call with Hezbollah' to end 'shooting' in Lebanon
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had "a very good call with Hezbollah" to implement some measure of a ceasefire with Israel in Lebanon, after Israeli forces again issued forced expulsion orders from the Beirut suburbs.
· Middleeasteye
Trump administration agrees to pause $1.8B compensation fund
Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
· Eric Tucker
Trump halts $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid bipartisan backlash
United States President Donald Trump will reportedly drop his $1.8bn “anti-weaponisation” fund amid congressional backlash, including from fellow Republicans.
· Andy Hirschfeld
Trump is turning Taiwan into a bargaining chip
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, right, and Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, pose for a photo at a Taipei reception on May 27 celebrating the upcoming U.S. Independence Day. They are holding an autobiography by Morris Chang, the founder of TSMC, a gift from Lai to U.S. President Donald …
· Derek Grossman
Trump admin pushed to probe CUNY ‘Black Male’ program for blocking out other students
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· Carl Campanile
DOJ to cancel $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund after fierce blowback from GOP in Congress
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· Emily Goodin
WJC President Ronald S. Lauder at Jerusalem Post Conference: 'Israel is losing the information war'
Ronald S. Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress, speaking at the Jerusalem Post Conference, said that Israel must create a government agency to combat the lies and falsehoods spread by antisemitic forces throughout the world. “If you read the mainstream press,” said Lauder, “you must wonder how the only Jew…
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
WASHINGTON — The State Department plans to drastically slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States.
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‘The View’ turns on Maine Democrat Graham Platner: ‘Why can’t we do better?’
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· Ryan King
Former election clerk Tina Peters released after Trump pressure campaign
Tina Peters, a former Colorado official convicted of allowing election machine tampering, has been released from state prison following a pressure campaign by United States President Donald Trump.
· Al Jazeera
Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military, appeal court rules
In January 2025, Trump signed an executive order that claims the sexual identity of transgender service members harms ‘military readiness’
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Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military, appeal court rules
In January 2025, Trump signed an executive order that claims the sexual identity of transgender service members harms ‘military readiness’
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Israel to halt planned assault on Beirut after phone call, Trump says
Washington: Donald Trump said Israel was halting planned attacks on the Lebanese capital Beirut, which were threatening to derail the ceasefire between the US and Iran, after he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
· Michael Koziol
FIFA launches women's health and performance project
Scarlett Camberos of Mexico’s America, center, lifts the trophy after winning the Women’s CONCACAF Champions Cup final soccer match against The United States’ Washington Spirit in Pachuca, Mexico, Saturday, May 23, 2026.(AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
· Anne M Peterson
Jill Biden’s tales spin a web of self-serving fantasy
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· Jonathan Turley
Transgender troops can remain in US military, but enlistment can be blocked, court rules
Split decision deals blow to Trump administration’s anti-diversity agenda, calling the ban ‘arbitrary, and based on animus’
· Richardluscombe
Hezbollah Ally Says the Iran-Backed Group Wants a New Truce With Israel
A prominent Lebanese politician close to Hezbollah called on President Trump on Monday to impose a new cease-fire in Lebanon, as Israel threatened fresh strikes on the outskirts of Beirut, the Lebanese capital.
· Christina Goldbaum
While Xi gets smart, Trump and Putin are showing the world what dumb power can do
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· Peter Hartcher
Trump ally gains as US targets Brazilian gangs as terrorists
A suspected member of the criminal group Comando Vermelho, or Red Command, is lead in handcuffs by a police officer into a police station in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
· El Onore Hughes
Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting
BEIRUT — US President Donald Trump said Monday that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting after he held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicated with the Lebanese militant group through mediators.
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EEUU reducirá drásticamente las embajadas en África que tramitan visas
El presidente Donald Trump, junto al secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, habla durante una reunión de gabinete en la Casa Blanca, el miércoles 27 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Matthew Lee
Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agreed to halt attacks after US-mediated talks | The National
US President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed not to send troops into Beirut, and that Hezbollah committed to halting attacks against Israel, following Washington-mediated talks.
· Jihan Abdalla
Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt attacks | The National
President Donald Trump on Monday said Hezbollah and Israel had agreed to stop attacking each other after weeks of intense fighting and fears the Israeli military would increase attacks on Beirut.
· Jihan Abdalla
US targets embassies in Africa that can process visas
President Donald Trump, next to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Matthew Lee
Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agreed to halt attacks
US President Donald Trump says he held a “very productive” call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and claimed Israeli troops heading towards Beirut had been turned back.
· Middleeasteye
(LEAD) Trump says Iran talks continuing 'at rapid pace,' Israel, Hezbollah won't attack each other
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· Song Sang-ho
Taiwan's Opposition Leader Tours US, Fresh Off Xi Meeting, As Trump Nixes Call With Taiwanese President
Just two weeks ago, when fielding questions from reporters about the now paused massive US arms package to Taiwan, President Trump stated: "I have to speak to the person that right now is - you know who he is - that's running Taiwan."
· Tyler Durden
Tribunal de apelaciones determina que prohibición de Trump de soldados transgénero es ilegal
El Pentágono, el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)
· Michael Kunzelman
US government AI oversight body removes word 'safety' from its name | The National
An organisation established during the Biden administration to help promote artificial intelligence guidelines and standards has dropped the word “safety” from its name.
· Cody Combs
Trump had no plan B for Iran. It shows | Kenneth Roth
The US president’s war of choice has accomplished nothing and cost the world greatly
· Kenneth Roth
MS NOW host says Dem Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner backed out of interview as sexting scandal erupted
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· Fox News
New York Times publisher slams AI companies' 'brazen theft' from news outlets
MARSEILLE, France — The New York Times publisher on Monday slammed artificial intelligence companies for "brazen theft of intellectual property", warning they threaten the future of journalism during a speech at the World News Media Congress in the French city of Marseille.
· Agence France-Presse
Appeals court rules against transgender military ban
The Pentagon is seen, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
· Michael Kunzelman
Trump says Iran has not informed US of any suspension in talks
US President Donald Trump says Iran has not notified Washington that it is suspending negotiations, but indicated he was prepared to wait if communications had stopped.
· Middleeasteye
Trump speaks to Netanyahu as Hezbollah claims to be ready for full ceasefire
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Monday, with the assumption being that they were discussing the potential for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, as communicated to the United States by Lebanon.
· TZVI JASPER, IDAN KWELLER
Numbers game in the Senate is now "11-11"
MANILA, Philippines — Now that the numbers game in the Senate is "11-11" with the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, will Senate President (SP) Alan Peter Cayetano deliberately cancel the last two session days of Congress to secure his position?
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Albanian authorities probe seaside resort project linked to Jared Kushner
Albanian anti-corruption prosecutors are investigating a luxury resort project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as protests from citizens and environmental organizations over the development persist.
· Jakob Weizman
Trump ally Tina Peters released from prison after Dem Colorado gov commutes sentence for trying to overturn 2020 election
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· Associated Press
Families of pre-martial law senators condemn ‘disgraced’ Senate, invoke legacy of honor and public service
MANILA, Philippines — Families of several prominent pre-martial law senators issued a scathing statement on Monday, saying the present Senate has strayed far from the standards of integrity, competence, and public service that once defined the institution.
· James Daniel Danio
Exfuncionaria electoral de Colorado sale de prisión tras presión de Trump al gobenador demócrata
Tina Peters, exfuncionaria del condado Mesa, en Colorado, durante su juicio, el 3 de marzo de 2023, en Grand Junction, Colorado (Foto, Scott Crabtree/The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel vía AP, Pool, Archivo)
· The Associated Press
John Oliver on Trump’s pardons: ‘He’ll put violent people back in the streets because they support him’
The late-night host discussed Trump granting clemency to allies and white-collar criminals who donate to Maga
· Guardian staff
Qatar and Switzerland discuss backing Iran-US mediation efforts
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has held talks with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on mediation efforts between Tehran and Washington.
· Middleeasteye
Rappler Recap: Senate majority no-show in plenary after Jinggoy Estrada arrest
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· jpcruz0306
Democrats propose 100% tax on Trump’s payouts to lawfare victims
Democrat-led US states are considering imposing a 100% tax on payouts by a $1.8 billion fund set up by US President Donald Trump for victims of attempts to weaponize the legal and political system against them.
· RT