US labels major Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organisations
Washington equates PCC and CV with global terror groups like Isis, opening the door for aggressive US interventions
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Deal or no deal? Trump searches for Iran off-ramp to end ‘hurting stalemate’
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US and Iran reach tentative deal, Lebanon and Israel hold talks and Eid attacks grip Gaza | The National
In today's episode of Trending Middle East, a tentative agreement has been reached in negotiations between the US and Iran, but it still requires the approval of President Donald Trump.
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White House officials push for USD 250 bill featuring Trump's portrait - report
US President Donald Trump and administration officials are pressing the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), the office responsible for printing money, to design a USD 250 bill featuring Trump's portrait, the Washington Post reported, citing four White House employees.
· ARIELLA ROITMAN
Trump's refusal to return to war with Iran will 'cost him dearly', Saudi expert claims
Saudi Arabia no longer trusts the US to provide protection, Saudi analyst Mubarak al-Ati said in an interview on Russia Today TV last week.
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Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture
LONGVIEW, Washington — Crews have recovered the remains of six of nine workers who were missing after a massive chemical tank ruptured at at paper mill in Washington state, releasing a flood of caustic liquid capable of causing severe burns and lung injuries, officials said Thursday.
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Pam Bondi to face House questioning over Epstein files release
Attorney General Pam Bondi faces questions in the House Judiciary Committee over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
· Stephen Groves
The US wants regime change in Cuba. But Havana’s European friends have deserted it too | Paul Taylor
Spain led the opposition to Trump’s Iran war, but on the Cuba blockade, the challenge is absent
· Paul Taylor
Asian shares advance and oil prices fall as traders pin hopes on a deal with Iran
Trader Robert Arciero works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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Trump’s push to expand Abraham accords destined to fail
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White House launches ‘Aliens.gov’ website: ‘They walk among us’
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· Victor Nava
Shrey Parikh wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in lightning round
E.W. Scripps Company president and CEO Adam Symson, right, holds the trophy over winner of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Shrey Parikh, 14, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., at DAR Constitution Hall, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
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Trump appointees push for $250 note featuring US president's face
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US Treasury secretary confirms plans for banknote featuring Trump’s face
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent says preparations are under way to print a new $250 banknote featuring President Donald Trump’s face, with lawmakers to decide whether the bills will be put into circulation.
· Adam Hancock
China's military rise in focus at Shangri-La Dialogue conference
A man walk near the entrance of the Shangri-La Hotel, the venue for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s annual defense and security forum, in Singapore, Thursday, May 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
· David Rising
Local election early voting opens, turnout takes center stage
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Flashing red: Trump’s war could crack sharemarkets
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Trump’s worst nightmare is a threat to markets
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The cost of Trump-Xi detente will be paid in Myanmar
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Judge Declines To Block Trump's Order On Mail-In Voting
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US labels two Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organizations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States on Thursday designated two well-known Brazilian crime groups, the so-called Red Command (CV) and First Capital Command (PCC), as terrorist organizations, despite opposition from Brasilia.
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Death toll in Washington tank rupture rises to eight as recovery progresses
Three more people remain missing and are presumed dead, after tank containing chemical mixture collapsed
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'They walk among us': White House launches 'alien'-themed website
Fri 29 May 2026 at 11:34am
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White House asks Americans to report their neighbours as 'aliens'
Fri 29 May 2026 at 11:34am
· Lewis Wiseman
TV coverage of Trump’s visit showed Americans how ordinary Chinese live
If the Xi-Trump summit gave Americans a clearer picture of contemporary China, that may prove to be one of its more enduring achievements
· Bernard Chan
TV coverage of Trump’s visit showed Americans how ordinary Chinese live
If the Xi-Trump summit gave Americans a clearer picture of contemporary China, that may prove to be one of its more enduring achievements
· Bernard Chan
Michael Dell courted Trump early. His company has reaped rewards
Michael Dell bought into President Donald Trump's second term early. Now his hardware company Dell Technologies is closing out its best month on Wall Street since its return to the public market in 2018.
· Garrett Downs, Hayley Cuccinello, Jordan Novet
Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump’s approval
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Trump news at a glance: president really wants his face on US money before he’s dead
Trump’s latest vanity project would require changing law that prohibits any living person from appearing on US currency – key US politics stories from Thursday 28 May
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Federal jury finds army veteran and two other ICE protesters guilty of conspiracy
Case involving June 2025 protest is escalation in Trump officials’ attack on first amendment rights, say experts
· Aaron Glantz
The Republicans turning on Trump – Decoding America podcast
Co-hosts Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy look at whether the Iran war, a new $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund and Donald Trump’s intervention in Republican primaries is turning his own party against him. They also look at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert going off air, and whether it signals the end of America…
US, Iran near deal but Trump sign-off awaited
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States and Iran closed in on a framework for a ceasefire extension detail Thursday but President Donald Trump has yet to approve any agreement, US officials said.
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Musicians back out of Trump's Washington concert after widespread criticism
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Bessent stresses Trump's 'redlines' in Iran negotiations amid report of tentative deal
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday reiterated President Donald Trump's "redline" demands in negotiations with Iran, including Tehran's commitment not to seek nuclear weapons, amid reports that Washington and Tehran have reached a tentative peace deal awaiting Trump's final approval.
· Yonhap
US to designate two Brazilian gangs as ‘terrorist’ organisations
The United States has announced its intention to designate two Brazilian gangs as “terrorist” organisations, continuing a push under President Donald Trump to blur the distinction between criminal and “terrorist” activity.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Donald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies
US president’s move comes as both sides try to prevent fresh ceasefire breaches scuppering a potential deal
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Musical acts back out of performing at Trump-affiliated concert series
Morris Day, Young MC and others balk at appearing at US’s 250th anniversary events organized by administration
· Robert Mackey
Asia security summit opens with US strategy in focus amid Iran war
Vietnamese Communist Party leader To Lam, left, will deliver a keynote address during this year's Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will represent Washington at the security meeting. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
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Scott Bessent mocks Gavin Newsom’s tax on Trump’s government weaponization fund with brutal five-word put-down
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· Titus Wu
Russia warns US against sending more troops to its borders
Russia has warned that deploying additional US troops near its borders would be “unacceptable,” after Washington pledged to send more soldiers to Poland.
· RT
Asia markets set for mixed open as Iran launches missiles despite signs of temporary truce
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Friday as investors weighed fresh military activity involving Iran against signs that Washington and Tehran were nearing a temporary agreement to halt their three-month conflict.
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Cifra de muertos por ataques de EEUU a botes en Latinoamérica sube a 199
El secretario de Defensa, Pete Hegseth, comparece ante la subcomisión de Asignaciones Presupuestarias de la Cámara de Representantes para una audiencia presupuestaria del Departamento de Defensa, el martes 12 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)
· Konstantin Toropin
Mamdani Turns To DOGE-Style Playbook After Tax-The-Rich Plan Stalls
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stolen the government-efficiency playbook from Elon Musk and President Trump's DOGE, repackaging it as the "Commission on Government Efficiency." This comes as the far-left mayor is grappling with a large budget deficit.
· Tyler Durden
The Giants’ Jaxson Dart doesn’t need to face an inquisition over his respect for Trump — he just needs to win
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· Kirsten Fleming