‘Significant step’: Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkiye – what to expect Zelenskyy will be in Turkiye, but Putin is not on Russia’s team for the first direct Moscow-Kyiv talks since 2022. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025
Argentina orders immigration crackdown with new decree to 'make Argentina great again' Argentina’s right-wing President Javier Milei has issued a decree curbing immigration to the South American nation, a move coinciding with the immigration restrictions put in place by the Trump administration The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Now Kristi Noem wants her own pricey new private jet for Homeland Security Lavish spending on jets seems all the rage in the Trump administration The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka set to appear in court on charge of trespassing at immigration facility Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is set to appear in federal court for a status conference on the Trump administration’s charge he trespassed at an immigration detention center in the city last week The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Trump's Tax Plan Is a Leftist Economic Agenda Wrapped in Populist Talking Points The administration shows no coherent commitment to free market principles and is in fact actively undermining them. Reason · May 15, 2025
A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agents is set to enter a plea A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade U.S. immigration authorities is set to enter a plea in federal court The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Australian leader visits Indonesia seeking deeper economic and defense ties Australia’s newly reelected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Pandemic Accord, Tightened Budget On Menu At Big WHO Meet Next week promises to be a crucial one for the World Health Organization, with member states coming together in Geneva to adopt a landmark pandemic agreement and a slimmed-down budget amid US funding cuts. International Business Times · May 15, 2025
Asian shares are mostly lower after a mixed session on Wall Street Asian shares are mostly lower after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Trump To Close Deal-making Gulf Tour In UAE US President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates as he focuses squarely on seeking deals after billions of dollars of pledges from Saudi Arabia and Qatar. International Business Times · May 15, 2025
Kashmiris ‘feel unheard’ again as Trump offers to mediate dispute between India and Pakistan ANALYSIS: People in the conflict-torn Himalayan region tell Maroosha Muzaffar they welcome a ceasefire, but feel frustrated at being sidelined from discussions that directly impact their lives The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Under Pressure From Hard-right, Starmer Takes Cautious Approach To EU 'Reset' Prime Minister Keir Starmer is treading a fine line on UK-EU relations as hard-right populists make gains at a time when Brexit and immigration remain toxic issues in Britain. International Business Times · May 15, 2025
Ukraine, Russia To Hold First Direct Talks Since 2022 War rivals Ukraine and Russia are set to go into their first direct talks in more than three years on Thursday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin not included on the list of attendees. International Business Times · May 15, 2025
Stocks Drop As Fresh Trade News Awaited, Oil Down On Iran Hopes Equities stuttered Thursday as investors await fresh developments in trade talks, with US partners looking to reach deals to avoid Donald Trump's tariff blitz, while oil extended losses on hopes for an Iran nuclear deal. International Business Times · May 15, 2025
Radio France Internationale · May 15, 2025 First direct peace talks between Moscow, Kyiv since 2022 to begin in Turkey A Russian delegation landed in Istanbul on Thursday for the first direct peace talks with Ukraine in more than three years, Russian state media reported, but without President Vladimir Putin as many world leaders had urged.
International Business Times · May 15, 2025 With Trump's Second Term, Big Tech Embraces US Exceptionalism Big tech companies are increasingly waving the US flag in Washington where President Donald Trump is back in charge, pushing his America First agenda.
International Business Times · May 15, 2025 Trump Admin Axes Safeguards Against 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday moved to scrap limits on several toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory.
The Guardian - US · May 15, 2025 Trump news at a glance: President shrugs off Qatar jet fury, announces $96bn Boeing deal Trump’s foreign policy approach in the Middle East is coming under scrutiny as he announces new deals on his Gulf tour. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 14 May at a glance
The Guardian - US · May 15, 2025 Gabbard fires officials who released memo contradicting Trump’s Venezuela gang claims Two highest-ranking employees fired due to opposition to Trump, says Tulsi Gabbard’s office, without giving examples
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Sesame Workshop receives Elevate Prize Catalyst Award as it charts a new path for 'Sesame Street' Elmo, Abby Cadabby and the rest of the “Sesame Street” gang will get some high-profile help as they travel down a new road
The Guardian - US · May 14, 2025 Musk’s AI Grok bot rants about ‘white genocide’ in South Africa in unrelated chats X chatbot tells users it was ‘instructed by my creators’ to accept ‘white genocide as real and racially motivated’
Latin Times · May 14, 2025 Kristi Noem Called Out After Dodging Question About Abrego Garcia Photoshopped Tattoos: 'I Have a Bulls–t Detector' Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem repeatedly refused to confirm whether a photo of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's hand had been edited.
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 Bruce Springsteen rails against ‘corrupt, incompetent and treasonous’ Trump administration The musician told a crowd in Manchester, England that we are living in ‘dangerous times’
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 Superyacht Bayesian was toppled by ‘extreme wind’, report says Some were thrown into the sea when the yacht went down, while others used furniture as a ladder to escape
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 Trump’s Middle East trip formalizes his rebuke of the Republican Party’s ‘neocons’ ANALYSIS: Republican president blasted ‘interventionalists’ on both sides of the American political spectrum during Riyadh speech