US suspected of forcing Norway to cancel Malaysia’s US$147 million missile order
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(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
· Oh Seok-min
Deputy British ambassador to US abruptly leaves post
James Roscoe, the deputy to Britain's ambassador in Washington, has abruptly left his post.
· Tom Bateman
Trump's Greenland envoy faces uphill battle on mission to make 'friends'
President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, has begun his first visit to the Arctic island in a bid to build ties and make "friends".
· Adrienne Murray
War with Iran 'not a forever war', says Vance
Vice President JD Vance reassured Americans on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's war with Iran will not become a "forever war," using a White House briefing to defend his boss's policies as speculation about his potential successor builds.
· REUTERS
Trump reveals details of his bunker-like ballroom with drone base, underground hospital
President showcases massive construction site as lawmakers balk at US$1 billion security price tag
· Reuters
Trump reveals details of his bunker-like ballroom with drone base, underground hospital
President showcases massive construction site as lawmakers balk at US$1 billion security price tag
· Reuters
Xi hosts Putin in Beijing on heels of Trump summit, eyeing energy deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 20. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary
In biggest primary night so far this year, Democrats and Republicans vied for candidacy in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Idaho
· Davidsmith
With AOC backing and anti-Israel message, Chris Rabb vies for open House seat in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia Democratic primary on Tuesday could poise Chris Rabb - a progressive state lawmaker who is staunchly critical of Israel - to become the newest member of Congress’s “Squad.”
· JOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA
US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say
The Trump administration is planning to tell NATO allies this week that it will shrink the pool of military capabilities that the US would have available to assist the alliance's European nations in a major crisis, three sources familiar with the matter said.
· REUTERS
Civil war declared as Chad Bianco torches Republican gubernatorial rival Steve Hilton, despite lagging in the polls
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· Pierce Sharpe
Republican Thomas Massie who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary
US President Donald Trump has tightened his grip on the Republican Party as Kentucky voters ousted one of the few conservative lawmakers willing to openly challenge his authority.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Padilla defends Dela Rosa exit in Senate shooting incident
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla on Wednesday defended fugitive colleague Ronald dela Rosa over criticisms surrounding his departure from the Senate complex during the reported shooting incident involving its security personnel and operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
· Javier Joe Ismael
EU strikes deal on Trump trade pact
STRASBOURG — The European Union agreed early Wednesday morning to implement a trade deal with the United States, likely averting a threat by President Donald Trump to punish further delay with oppressive tariffs.
· Max Griera, Carlo Martuscelli, Camille Gijs
NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced
BRUSSELS — NATO’s top military officer said Tuesday that he does not expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent.
· Agence France-Presse
Putin-Xi summit delivers 40 deals and sweeping joint declarations: As it happened
Moscow and Beijing have signed around 40 cooperation documents and issued two major declarations during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Putin’s official visit came just days after Xi’s summit with US President Donald Trump and coincided with the 25th an…
· RT
Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US may need to strike Iran again and that he had been an hour away from ordering an attack before postponing it.
· Yonhap
Xi-Putin summit live: energy ties, Iran and Ukraine set to top agenda
Russian president has travelled to the Chinese capital just days after US leader Donald Trump’s visit
· SCMP Reporters
Xi-Putin summit live: energy ties, Iran and Ukraine set to top agenda
Russian president has travelled to the Chinese capital just days after US leader Donald Trump’s visit
· SCMP Reporters
Hong Kong market surge, geopolitics drive ‘fear of missing out’ among French investors
Finance chief Paul Chan says the shift is fuelled by city’s strong market performance and an improved geopolitical situation, especially following Xi-Trump summit
· Xiaofei Xu
Hong Kong market surge, geopolitics drive ‘fear of missing out’ among French investors
Finance chief Paul Chan says the shift is fuelled by city’s strong market performance and an improved geopolitical situation, especially following Xi-Trump summit
· Xiaofei Xu
(URGENT) Samsung union says it will proceed with strike Thurs.
(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
· Kim Han-joo
Michael Goodwin: Trump’s steadfast approach to ‘no nukes’ for Iran shows his unwavering resolve
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· Michael Goodwin
Former Atlanta Mayor Wins Democratic Primary for Georgia Governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, secured the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. She easily outpaced a crowded field to secure more than 50 percent of the vote in the race to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican.
· Rick Rojas
Trump shows off site of new $400m ballroom
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday showed off the site of his huge new White House ballroom, a $400 million project that critics say flies in the face of voter anger over the cost of living.
· Korea Herald
Con grand slam de Woods dentro del parque, Nacionales remontan y vencen 9-6 a Mets
James Wood, de los Nacionales de Washington, salta para eludir una pelota durante el encuentro ante los Mets de Nueva York, el martes 19 de mayo de 2026 (AP Foto/John McDonnell)
· Patrick Stevens
US President Trump and family given immunity from pending tax audits
United States President Donald Trump, his family, and his businesses have been granted immunity from any pending audits into their tax affairs, according to a directive by the Department of Justice.
· John Power
Sparked by Wood's inside-the-park slam, Nats rally past Mets
Washington Nationals’ James Wood leaps a over a ground ball on his way to second base during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
· Patrick Stevens
Did Trump really rescue Venezuela? – podcast
Tom Phillips on life in the country four months after the US abduction of the former president Nicolás Maduro
Nationals' James Wood hits inside-the-park grand slam
Washington Nationals’ James Wood slides into home as New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens waits for the throw on an inside the park gland slam home run during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
· Patrick Stevens
CNBC Daily Open: Bond markets and the Senate rebuke Trump as Iran war worries linger
Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Lim Hui Jie
Trump says Iran eager to make deal as conflict continues
US President Donald Trump said the war involving Iran would end “very quickly”, adding that Tehran was eager to reach a deal and that the United States would ensure Iran could not obtain a nuclear weapon.
· Middleeasteye
‘I’m a really good builder’: Trump in his happy place as he shows off his White House ballroom dream
Washington: At a time when his poll numbers are sagging, the economy is sputtering and the war he launched in Iran simply will not end, President Donald Trump spent Tuesday morning (US time) showing off his skills in the profession he feels most comfortable with: real estate.
· Luke Broadwater
US Senate advances war powers resolution on Iran | The National
The US Senate on Tuesday advanced a war powers resolution that would end the Iran war unless President Donald Trump obtains congressional authorisation.
· The National
US: Anti-Aipac congressman unseated in most expensive House primary ever
Thomas Massie, the Republican congressman who voted down foreign aid packages and heavily criticised pro-Israel lobbying groups' influence in US politics, lost his primary race in Kentucky on Tuesday.
· Middleeasteye
Trump's grip on the GOP on display in Kentucky as primaries are held in six states, in photos
Republican congressional candidate Ed Gallrein greets supporters during an election night event Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Covington, Ky. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
· The Associated Press
Gobierno de EEUU acepta retirar reclamos fiscales contra Trump como parte de acuerdo en demanda
El presidente Donald Trump pronuncia un discurso en el Edificio Ejecutivo Eisenhower de la Casa Blanca, el lunes 18 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Fatima Hussein
Trump family, businesses shielded from pending tax audits in $1.7B settlement
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· Josh Christenson
Georgia GOP governor’s race heading to run-off battle to succeed Brian Kemp — Brad Raffensperger defeated
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· Victor Nava
Senior US diplomat to visit Seoul in coming weeks to launch working groups on Oct. summit agreements
A senior US diplomat will visit Seoul in the coming weeks to launch bilateral working groups to implement agreements from a summit between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump in October, the countries' governments said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
US Senate advances resolution to curb Trump’s power to wage war on Iran
The United States Senate has advanced a War Powers Resolution that could prevent President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without congressional authorisation amid widening fallout from the conflict.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump critic Massie defeated in record-breaking Kentucky primary
Hand-picked challenger Ed Gallrein ousts incumbent in the most expensive House race in history
· Reuters
Trump critic Massie defeated in record-breaking Kentucky primary
Hand-picked challenger Ed Gallrein ousts incumbent in the most expensive House race in history
· Reuters
Two polls find growing split among Republicans over support for Israel
Two new polls of American voters have found declining public support for Israel and growing discontent among Republicans over US President Donald Trump’s direction on Israel.
· GRACE GILSON/JTA