Iran-US war latest: Trump says Netanyahu will ‘do whatever I want’ after phone call with Israeli PM President Donald Trump warned ‘another big hit’ if a deal was not reached The Independent UK · May 20
Pennsylvania primaries spotlight key races for Democrats to retake House Democrats see four districts as essential in midterms bid to retake House as 16 representatives seek re-election The Guardian - US · May 20
Putin and Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks following Trump visit China's President Xi Jinping hailed his country's "unyielding" ties with Russia in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after United States President Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower. Radio France Internationale · May 20
The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition Republicans are facing internal party opposition to a one billion dollar White House security funding plan. This proposal includes money for the president's new ballroom. Several Republican senators question the cost amid economic concerns for citizens. The White House and Secret Service are pushing for the funds. Discussions continue to… The Economic Times · May 20
Putin, Xi to underscore alliance strength after Trump visit BEIJING - Russian President Vladimir Putin meets China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, seeking to underline their unshakeable alliance in the wake of Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy. Bangkok Post · May 20
Trump reveals new details of bunker-like ballroom with drone base Donald Trump revealed new details about a planned high-security White House ballroom project, saying it would include a drone base on the roof and a six-story underground complex with a military hospital and research facilities. The Economic Times · May 20
Bond yields pause, stocks steady before Nvidia results US bond yields have held steady near recent highs as the Iran war continues to fuel inflation fears, while global share markets await Nvidia results. AAP · May 20
For JD Vance and Marco Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are using White House press briefings to showcase their political skills. These high-profile appearances are seen as early steps towards a potential 2028 presidential run. President Donald Trump is observing their performances, comparing them like contestants on his former show. The Economic Times · May 20
Oil Price Today (May 20): Crude oil dips for second day as Trump says Iran war could end ‘very quickly’. Is the worst behind? Oil prices dipped for a second day as President Trump suggested a swift end to the Iran conflict. However, market caution persists due to ongoing peace negotiation uncertainties and Middle East supply disruptions. Experts warn prices will remain elevated due to potential renewed strikes and slow supply recovery. The Economic Times · May 20
'Locked and loaded': JD Vance warns US could restart military campaign if Iran talks fail US Vice President JD Vance stated that President Trump is pursuing a diplomatic deal with Iran but is prepared to resume military action if nuclear talks fail. Vance emphasized that the administration is negotiating in good faith, making it clear Iran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. The Times of India · May 20
EU reaches deal on US trade pact as Trump threatens new tariffs by July 4 EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal early on Wednesday to implement the bloc’s trade pact with the United States, ending months of wrangling over the accord as President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs unless it was approved by July 4. The compromise followed late-night negotiations between EU capitals… France 24 · May 20
Group behind viral Trump-Epstein monument taunt president with new exhibit near Mar-a-Lago Designed to be mathematically impossible to win, the retro-style arcade game features an abrupt ‘game over’ sequence if players attempt to hold hands with a digital depiction of the first lady The Independent UK · May 20
The Conversation · May 20 One year after their brief war, how close are India and Pakistan to another conflict? A year has passed since conflict broke out between India and Pakistan, briefly raising fears of an all-out war between the two nuclear powers.
The Economic Times · May 20 Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies President Donald Trump has broken tradition by actively trading stocks. His portfolio saw over 3,600 buy and sell orders in the first quarter. Many trades involved companies directly affected by his presidential decisions. This extensive trading activity contrasts sharply with previous presidents who divested or used blind trusts.
The Economic Times · May 20 Oil prices ease after Trump says US will end Iran war 'very quickly' Oil prices dipped as President Trump suggested a swift end to the Iran conflict, yet market jitters persist. Peace talks face uncertainty, with supply disruptions in the Middle East continuing. Analysts warn of sustained high prices due to potential renewed attacks and slow supply recovery, even if a deal is…
The Independent UK · May 20 Majority of voters say Trump is using his office for personal gain as president promises ‘America is thriving’ As Americans struggle with soaring gas prices and high grocery bills, Trump boasted about the ‘thriving’ country at a White House picnic
The Independent UK · May 20 Jones and Jackson head to GOP runoff for Georgia governor race The Republican nominee will try to hold onto the governor’s office for the party, which has won every election to the post since 2002
AAP · May 20 European Union reaches provisional deal on US tariffs Representatives of EU member states and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the implementation of the controversial tariff deal with the US.
Roll Call · May 20 GOP Senate primaries in Georgia and Alabama head to June runoffs The Republican primaries for Senate in Georgia and Alabama are heading to runoffs next month after no candidate took a majority of the vote in Tuesday’s respective primaries. In the Republican race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley…
AAP · May 20 Audits into tax claims for Trump and his family barred The US Justice Department has barred the Internal Revenue Service from ever pursuing audits into tax claims for Donald Trump, his relatives and companies.
The Economic Times · May 20 Big Donald Trump order on AI, cybersecurity coming soon as White House begins crackdown on deepfakes Donald Trump on AI: This comes as the United States on Tuesday began enforcing a law requiring tech platforms to remove deepfakes and other non-consensual intimate imagery.
The Independent UK · May 20 Trump's grip on the GOP on display in Kentucky as primaries are held in six states, in photos Primary elections are being held in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania on Tuesday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.