Trump 'seriously considering' fresh strikes on Iran as 'agonising' peace talks continue President Trump is reportedly considering fresh strikes against Iran if negotiations fail to yield a breakthrough. Senior national security officials met to discuss potential scenarios amid "agonizing" diplomatic efforts. While Iran prioritizes ending the war, a US official expressed hope for a deal within days. The Times of India · May 23
DO NOT INVITE: Why Donald Trump offboarded Tulsi Gabbard The gulf between Trump’s actions and Gabbard’s worldview made the latter’s position untenable. Perhaps her fate was sealed last June when, less than two weeks before Operation Midnight Hammer, she posted a video in which she said “political elite warmongers are carelessly fomenting fear and tensions between nuclear powers”. The… The Times of India · May 23
Iran vows ‘crushing’ response if US returns to war TEHRAN - Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Saturday of a “crushing” response if Washington resumes hostilities, after US media reports raised the prospect of new strikes. Bangkok Post · May 23
Iran war impact won't last beyond 2 months; India growth story to continue with lot of capex: Sajjan Jindal Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of IIM Nagpur's tenth convocation, where chairman of JSW Group Sajjan Jindal was the chief guest, he said industries focus on long-term plans. The Economic Times · May 23
Tulsi Gabbard Quits, Citing Husband's Cancer, But Sources Claim Donald Trump Forced Her Out Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis, while sources suggest White House pressure also played a role in her departure. International Business Times UK · May 23
Trump aide Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen ties. Discussions focused on trade and energy, with the US aiming to sell energy products to India. The visit sought to mend relations strained by US tariffs and engagement with India's rivals. Rubio extended an… The Economic Times · May 23
Iran, US and Pakistan report progress in talks on ending war Washington, Tehran and mediator Islamabad all said on Saturday that progress had been made on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, with a Pakistani security official saying that a memorandum of understanding was being "fine-tuned". France 24 · May 23
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif begins 4-day China visit amid fragile US-Iran truce Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday began a four-day visit to China, arriving there days after visits by US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The Times of India · May 23
Iran Says Diplomatic Efforts Continue Amid Ceasefire Push Regional mediation efforts intensified Friday, but Iranian officials cautioned that substantial disagreements with Washington remain unresolved despite ongoing negotiations. International Business Times · May 23
International Business Times UK · May 23 Donald Trump Humiliated: MAGA Network Viewers Turn on POTUS Over 'Loud but Empty' Threats Fox News viewers turned on Donald Trump after the network cut to an 'urgent' Iran update, accusing him of backing down from his own threats and weakening America's image abroad.
The Independent UK · May 23 Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions U.S. Muslim pilgrims have been preparing for this year's Hajj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire, tensions and uncertainty in the Iran war
The Guardian - US · May 23 Even if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this year Prewar US gas prices averaged about $3 a gallon nationally – kiss that number goodbye for 2026
The Economic Times · May 23 FIIs sell over Rs 30K crore worth of Indian equities in May as outflows swell to Rs 2.22 lakh crore. What lies ahead? FIIs have consistently sold Indian equities in 2026, totaling Rs 2.22 lakh crore due to global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices, and a weaker Rupee. While DIIs are currently supporting the market, future institutional flows will remain sensitive to US–Iran negotiations and oil price volatility.