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Newest first · UTC+11:00After the arrest of a Kataib Hezbollah suspect, expect more such operations against Iran's Iraqi proxies | The National
Last Saturday, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al Saadi appeared in a New York federal court on six counts of providing material support to designated foreign terrorist organisations and conspiring to bomb a place of public use.
· Omar Mohammed
Xi and Putin to reaffirm ties and talk energy in Beijing after Trump visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to arrive for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, days after U.S. President Donald Trump paid a visit to the Chinese capital. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
· Staff Writer
S. Korea’s vice foreign minister visits Washington amid stalled nuclear submarine talks
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Iran will not 'surrender,' Pezeshkian says after Trump claims Iran-US dialogue progress
Iran does not intend to "surrender" as it enters into diplomatic dialogue with the Unietd States, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a Twitter/X post on Monday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Orthodox rabbi at Washington faith rally says antisemitism is ‘utterly un-American’
An Orthodox rabbi speaking at a mass prayer rally on the National Mall on Sunday condemned antisemitism as “utterly un-American,” drawing applause as the only non-Christian speaker at the event.
· PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
La política exterior dura de Trump choca con Irán en el estrecho de Ormuz
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, baja por las escaleras del Air Force One a su llegada a la Base Conjunta Andrews, Maryland, el viernes 15 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Luis M. Alvarez)
· Matthew Lee
Trump pauses Iran attack plans, Hormuz toll proposal unveiled and Iraq probes drone incident | The National
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump says he delayed planned military strikes on Iran after appeals from Gulf leaders to allow more time for negotiations.
· The National
Trump ‘holds off’ planned Iran strikes as Gulf states take lead on deal
Washington: Donald Trump said he was holding off on a planned attack on Iran at the request of US Gulf allies, and talked up the prospects of an imminent deal to end the war, saying it was different to previous stalled peace efforts.
· Michael Koziol
Greenland says US talks make progress but island is not for sale
Greenland's government said Monday that progress has been made in high-stakes talks with the US over the territory's future, but that the giant island sought by US President Donald Trump will never be for sale.
· Yonhap
Chinese president hosts 'old friend' Putin
Beijing projects stable global role after Trump visit
· Yonhap
Why Cuba is warning of a 'bloodbath' if Trump launches military action
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· Luke Cooper
Mets' 10-run 12th against Nats was baseball's biggest extra inning since 1983
New York Mets’ Marcus Semien hits an RBI single against the Washington Nationals during the twelfth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
· Noah Trister
Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Washington Keno
The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Washington Keno” game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Washington Pick 3
The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Washington Pick 3" game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Washington Cash Pop
The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Washington Cash Pop” game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Washington Hit 5
The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Washington Hit 5" game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Washington Match 4
The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Washington Match 4" game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Washington Lotto
The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Washington Lotto” game were:
· The Associated Press
Hong Kong set to benefit as Xi-Trump summit signals ‘more stability’, John Lee says
‘The consensus reached by the two heads of government injects more certainty and stability into the China-US economic and trade relationship,’ city leader says
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong set to benefit as Xi-Trump summit signals ‘more stability’, John Lee says
‘The consensus reached by the two heads of government injects more certainty and stability into the China-US economic and trade relationship,’ city leader says
· Matthew Cheng
Ombudsman seeks list of journalists present during May 13 shooting incident at Senate
MANILA, Philippines — The Ombudsman wants a list of media personnel present during the May 13 shooting incident at the Senate while Sen. Risa Hontiveros commended them for their bravery and professionalism during their coverage of the alleged standoff.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's power put to the test
President Donald Trump gestures to reporters as he walks across the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Washington, on return from Beijing where he met with China’s President Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Jonathan J Cooper
Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions
Raul Castro waves a Cuban national flag during a May Day parade at Revolution Square in Havana on May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa, File)
Alabama Republicans to choose nominee for open US Senate seat
Rep. Barry Moore, left, and Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas during a House Judiciary Committee Field Hearing, April 17, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
· Kim Chandler
Trump's pressure campaign isn't moving Iran
President Donald Trump walks down the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
· Matthew Lee
Trump's influence tested in Kentucky GOP primary: US Rep. Massie vs. Gallrein
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY, speaks to reporters after a Kentucky Educational Television (KET) debate, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
· Jesse Bedayn
Pennsylvania Democrats hope to flip Republican seats after toss-up primaries
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks to the crowd at a Clinton County Democratic Party event at the Avenue 209 coffee shop, April 11, 2026, in Lock Haven, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy, File)
· Marc Levy
Mets se alocan con 10 carreras en la 12ma entrada y vencen 16-7 a Nacionales
Tyrone Taylor, A.J. Ewing y Carson Benge de los Mets de Nueva York celebran la victoria en la 12ma entrada ante los Nacionales de Washington el lunes 18 de mayo del 2026. (AP Foto/Jess Rapfogel)
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices slip as uncertainty over the war drags on
A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Monday, May 18, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
· Yuri Kageyama
Mets score 10 runs in 12th, Nationals leave 19 on base in NY's wild 16-7 win
New York Mets catcher Hayden Senger, left, and pitcher Craig Kimbrel, right, celebrate after winning a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, May 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
· Noah Trister
EEUU planea admitir a más sudafricanos blancos como refugiados este año
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)
· Seung Min Kim
Washington Nationals ban spectator over white nationalist ‘Save America’ banner
Banner was unveiled during Sunday’s game
· Agencies
Washington Post: Iran wants war to end before nuclear agreement is announced
The Washington Post reported, citing a Pakistani official, that Iran wants the war to end before any announcement of a nuclear agreement is made.
· Middleeasteye
Trump calls off strikes on Iran
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Fudd scores season-high 12, Bueckers adds 18 to lead Wings past Mystics 92-69
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale reacts to scoring a three pointer during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics in Arlington, Texas, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa receives military honors during a welcome ceremony at the Planalto Presidential Palace, prior to a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia, Brazil, March 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis Nova, File)
· Seung Min Kim
Iran war latest: Trump says Gulf allies persuaded him to call off planned attack against Iran | The National
Latest updatesIran war latest: Trump says Gulf allies persuaded him to call off planned attack against Iran
· The National
Jackson says Supreme Court risks being seen as political
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Lindsay Whitehurst
CNBC Daily Open: Bonds sell-off, markets dip, oil worries loom — and Trump postpones Iran attack
Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of the CNBC Daily Open.
· Dylan Butts
Lee, Takaichi hold Andong summit as need for energy cooperation grows
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
US approves $4.2B in helicopter sales to South Korea
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States said Monday it had approved the sale of more than $4 billion in military helicopters to South Korea, which has vowed to buy more US weapons as it defends against the North.
· Agence France-Presse
UAE Paid New York Firm Millions To Bury Article On Ambassador's Links To Sex Traffickers: Report
The UAE paid New York-based reputation management firm Terakeet more than $6 million to bury a 2017 report revealing that the Emirati ambassador to Washington, Yousef al-Otaiba, had ties to sex workers and traffickers, according to a New York Times (NYT) report published on Sunday.
· Tyler Durden
Putin heads to Beijing days after Trump in test of China's balancing act
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, visiting an ally that barely had time to clear the ceremonial trappings it laid out for U.S. President Donald Trump just days earlier.
· Anniek Bao
Nacionales planean vetar a un espectador por pancarta que promueve web de supremacistas blancos
WASHINGTON (AP) — Los Nacionales de Washington identificaron al menos a una persona a la que vetarán del estadio después de que, durante el partido del domingo, desplegó entre el público una pancarta promoviendo un sitio web de supremacistas blancos.
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over impeachment vote
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., right, hugs a supporter during an election night watch party Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
· Mary Clare Jalonick
Trump dismisses $10bn suit against IRS and creates $1.7bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Democrats criticize deal as a slush fund that ‘funnels taxpayer dollars’ to president’s political allies
· Sam Levine, Cate Brown
Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ ‘weaponization’ fund
US President Donald Trump's administration on Monday created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of political "weaponization" to settle a lawsuit Trump had filed against his own government over the alleged mishandling of his tax records.
· REUTERS
Trump news at a glance: president says scheduled attack on Iran has been postponed – for now
President says he has instructed US military to be ready for ‘a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice’ – key US politics stories from Monday 18 May
· Guardian staff