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What can happen to Iran’s enriched uranium? Trump lays out options for turning it into 'nuclear dust'

US forces conducted 'self-defense' strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions despite ongoing diplomatic talks. President Trump warned Iran on enriched uranium, demanding its surrender or destruction. Iran condemned the strikes as a 'war crime,' accusing the US of targeting civilians. Peace negotiations…

The Times of India · May 26

Ukraine war briefing: Russia pressures US to clear way for attacks on Kyiv

Sergei Lavrov tells Marco Rubio that Washington should evacuate its embassy because Moscow is planning ‘systematic strikes’. What we know on day 1,553

The Guardian - AU · May 26

Donald Trump lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier to mark Memorial Day

Donald Trump participated in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington Cemetery in Washington DC to commemorate Memorial Day.

The Independent UK · May 25

From Caracas to Havana: Why Trump's Venezuela playbook may fail in communist Cuba

US president Donald Trump's presidency has shifted to muscular interventionism, beginning with the swift overthrow of Venezuela's Maduro. Now, the focus turns to Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island presents a more cohesive political structure, a disciplined military, and a population prepared for conflict, making the 'Venezuela model' unlikely to…

The Times of India · May 25

Memorial Day 2026 events: Here are major highlights at DC, Chicago, Boston, San Diego, Philadelphia and Colorado Springs

Memorial Day 2026 will feature nationwide parades, ceremonies, and gatherings honoring fallen U.S. military members. From Washington D.C.'s National Memorial Day Parade to unique tributes in Hawaii, communities will blend solemn remembrance with patriotic celebrations. The holiday weekend also unofficially marks the start of summer for many families.

The Economic Times · May 25

Shock of Iran war unites Middle East rivals in pushing Trump towards peace

Region is adapting to diminished US power after Washington fails to land knockout blow on Tehran

The Guardian - UK · May 25

Netanyahu left out in the cold? Israeli PM admits 'difficulty influencing Trump's decisions' on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has privately acknowledged that Israel currently has limited ability to shape US President Donald Trump’s decisions on Iran, according to a Reuters report that points to growing strains beneath one of the world’s closest strategic alliances.

The Times of India · May 25

Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump

Democrats are increasingly critiquing each other over their personal stock trades as the party looks to hone its anti-corruption message against President Donald Trump in the midterm elections

AAP · May 25

'Deal will be great or ...': Trump reiterates nuclear red line in US-Iran talks

US President Donald Trump has reiterated that any agreement with Iran must meet Washington’s core demands, warning that there would either be a “great and meaningful deal” or “no deal at all” as negotiations to end the months-long conflict entered a critical phase.

The Times of India · May 25

The world is heading toward a financial crisis – the state of US politics has left us ill-prepared

Trump’s second term has revealed that Washington’s policy response to such a crisis will be misguided and full of chaos

The Guardian - US · May 25