Shares steady as oil eases on Trump's Iran comments European stocks have risen and US futures are flat after President Donald Trump's positive claims about US talks with Iran sent crude prices lower. AAP · May 19
Ebola deaths in DR Congo rise to at least 131, Rubio says WHO 'late' identifying outbreak The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen sharply to at least 131 from 513 suspected cases, Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said, as the World Health Organization on Tuesday hosted an emergency committee meeting to address the crisis. US Secretary of State… France 24 · May 19
Incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh has a difficult boss and a tough job ahead, says StanChart CEO Bill Winters As Kevin Warsh steps into the role of leading the U.S. Federal Reserve, turbulent waters marked by soaring inflation await him, says StanChart's Winters. While there's a palpable push for interest rate reductions from political circles, some members within the Fed are advocating for hikes instead. The Economic Times · May 19
UFO Disclosure Takes Strange Turn as White House Reportedly Seeks Outside Guidance US lawmakers are now targeting private contractors in the ongoing UFO disclosure battle, with Congressman Eric Burlison revealing efforts to access classified information and the White House seeking his guidance. International Business Times UK · May 19
Iran peace proposal includes reparations, US troop exit US President Donald Trump claims he's held off a strike on Iran after Tehran issued a new peace proposal, saying there's "very good chance" of a nuclear deal. AAP · May 19
Putin meets Xi just days after Trump summit as China backs Russia over Ukraine war IN FULL The Independent UK · May 19
Minnesota Prosecutors Charge ICE Agent Over Minneapolis Shooting: 'No Absolute Immunity' Minnesota prosecutors charged ICE agent Christian Castro with assault and false reporting after a shooting incident during a federal crackdown. The case highlights jurisdictional battles and federal accountability. International Business Times UK · May 19
Washington or Moscow: China’s Xi Jinping hosts Putin days after Trump visit Less than a week after the US president’s visit to China, it is now Vladimir Putin who is heading to Beijing. The question is which leader will prove the more persuasive partner for China — Washington or Moscow? Euronews · May 19
25th visit to China: Xi Jinping’s ‘old friend' Putin to arrive on Tuesday - what's on agenda Russian President Vladimir Putin is gearing up for a major two-day sojourn in China, coinciding with the backdrop of a US presidential visit. His face-to-face meeting with 'old friend' President Xi Jinping aims to fortify their countries' bilateral relations and expand collaborative strategies. Topics will span a range of regional… The Times of India · May 19
JD Vance says US remains ‘locked and loaded’ to restart military campaign as Iran warns of ‘new fronts’ – as it happened US vice-president says Iran must agree to never have a nuclear weapon; Tehran warns US against resuming hostilities The Guardian - UK · May 19
Euronews · May 19 Watch: Brussels vs Washington—inside the high-stakes battle over the EU-US trade deal Tonight, European lawmakers and diplomats will meet in Strasbourg, desperately trying to prevent an all-out transatlantic trade war. The clock is ticking down to an unforgiving 4 July deadline set by Donald Trump. How did Europe end up in this mess?
Fortune · May 19 Forget tariffs and the Iran oil shock—a top economist says the Fed is blind to the real inflation threat "We have an aggregate demand issue, not a supply disruption issue," says William Luther, an associate professor at Florida Atlantic University.
Fortune · May 19 High gas prices are just the beginning: How the Iran war is changing the global energy map The largest global energy-supply shock in history is causing chaos around the world. Here are the winners and losers.
Euronews · May 19 Oil prices slip as Trump calls off planned military strike on Iran Oil prices fell on Tuesday as Donald Trump announced he was calling off a planned military attack on Iran.
AAP · May 19 FED:Aussie shares rebound after Trump postpones new attack The ASX rose 1.2 per cent in its best day of gains since May 6 after Donald Trump said he was scrapping plans for another attack on Iran.
Euronews · May 19 Newsletter: Europe braces for a more hostile economic order Also in this newsletter: NATO military chiefs meet in Brussels amid concerns over weapons shortages.
Roll Call · May 19 Cassidy’s defeat complicates Senate Health committee’s future Sen. Bill Cassidy’s loss in the Louisiana Republican primary over the weekend puts the future of the powerful Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in flux. During his tenure as HELP chair, Cassidy has pushed legislative priorities such as a proposal to establish pre-funded health savings accounts for people on…
Roll Call · May 19 GOP support for ballroom security funding gets wobbly A key senator suggested Monday that Republicans may be prepared to ditch security funding connected to plans for a White House ballroom in a reconciliation bill focused on immigration enforcement. Senate Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said the $1 billion in Secret Service funding, which has drawn concerns from several…
Radio France Internationale · May 19 Putin visits China after Trump trip fails to shift Xi on Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin was in China on Tuesday for a two-day state visit, just days after Donald Trump completed a closely watched trip to Beijing that produced headlines on trade but no clear breakthrough on Ukraine or Iran.