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May 22, 2026

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Trump backs off Iran strikes for two-week ceasefire

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST COVERAGE ON THE IRAN WAR Iran, the United States and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire Wednesday as President Donald Trump pulled back from his threats to destroy Iranian civilization.But questions emerged over what appeared to be dueling proposals to halt the regionwide war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran insisting it would charge tolls to passing ships and continue to enrich uranium.Trump then suggested American warships would be “hangin’ around” the waterway, through which 20% of all oil and natural gas passes in peacetime. That could be a potential flashpoint as the days

May 21, 2026

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Tariff wars: Has Donald Trump killed the WTO? | Trade War News

Earlier this year, world leaders gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to mark the 30th anniversary of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the international body established in 1995 to reduce global trade barriers and promote sustainable development. Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala spoke at the event, underscoring the WTO’s role as a foundation of predictability amid the current turmoil surrounding global trade. “Uncertainty around global trade has reminded many members why they value the WTO as a bedrock of predictability in the global economy – and as a platform for dialogue and cooperation on trade,” she said. The “uncertainty”, of course, was a reference

May 21, 2026

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Russia warns Cuba fuel situation critical; Havana slams ‘cruel’ US tactics | Donald Trump News

Cuban foreign minister accuses US of trying to break the ‘political will’ of Cubans, hints at diplomacy with Washington. Published On 10 Feb 202610 Feb 2026 Russia has warned that Cuba’s energy crisis is becoming critical, as it accused the United States of using “suffocating measures” against the socialist island-state. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov raised the alarm on Monday, saying Moscow is discussing “possible solutions” to provide Havana with “whatever assistance” it needs. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Cuba is reeling after US President Donald Trump cut off oil shipments from Venezuela, following the abduction of Venezuelan President

May 21, 2026

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Trump weighing several options for U.S. troops inside Iran

America’s Gulf state allies want to see an end to the war, with some of them concerned about the U.S. leaving Iran’s hard-line regime in power and vengeful, NBC News has reported. Trump also is increasingly navigating criticism from some of his own supporters over his decision to go to war in Iran. Amanda Robbins told NBC News this week that she regrets voting for Trump three times in her home state of Pennsylvania because of rising gas prices due to the war in Iran. “That was my bad,” Robbins said of her vote. The majority of voters — 54%

May 21, 2026

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War breaking news. Trump: hope deal close. Khamenei: uranium must remain in Iran

Heated Trump-Netanyahu phone call, tense discussions on Iran The heated discussions on how to proceed with Iran were allegedly behind the ‘prolonged and dramatic’ telephone conversation on Tuesday between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The two leaders – three sources quoted by CNN reported – allegedly tried to reach convergent positions, but the conclusion of the phone call left the Israeli head of government ‘furious’. Trump and Netanyahu had already spoken two days earlier, on Sunday. The US president, on that occasion, had anticipated his intention to proceed with new targeted attacks against Iran at

May 21, 2026

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United States trade court rules against Trump’s 10 per cent tariff rate

A United States trade court has ruled against President Donald Trump’s universal 10 per cent tariff rate, dealing another blow to his signature economic policy. A panel of judges at the US Court of International Trade found two-to-one that the Trump administration lacks a justification to impose the tariffs under a 1970s law. Mr Trump ordered the tariffs on most imports to the US in February, after the Supreme Court deemed his wide swathe of “Liberation Day” tariffs unlawful. A group of small businesses challenged the new rate, which was enacted for 150 days, or through to July. Today’s decision

May 21, 2026

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Trump says Iran’s response to peace proposal “totally unacceptable”

The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday announced a new round of sanctions against 10 individuals and companies it accused of helping enable Iran’s drone and ballistic missile programs. The sanctions, implemented by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, target those “that are enabling efforts by Iran’s military to secure weapons, as well as raw materials with applications in Iran’s Shahed‑series unmanned aerial vehicles and ballistic missile program,” the Treasury Department said in a news release. The State Department was targeting another four entities with sanctions, the Treasury Department said.  Among those sanctioned were companies based in China, Dubai,

May 21, 2026

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Election results, Iran, NCAA in Daily Briefing

Updated May 20, 2026, 7:34 a.m. ET Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here’s what’s breaking this morning: Nicole Fallert here. Gooo Gunners! We have the news to know on Wednesday, including results from primaries across the country and college baseball heating up. Trump-backed candidate advances in Kentucky Yesterday was packed with elections across six states for U.S. Senate, House and gubernatorial races, among other state-level elections. Here are a few key takeaways: President Donald Trump catapulted his least favorite House Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie out of office in another successful Make America Great Again purge ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

May 21, 2026

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U.S. launches mission to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz; Iran threatens attacks

Iran has fired cruise missiles and drones, and has launched small boats to target U.S.-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz, but none were struck, according to the commander of U.S. Central Command. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The U.S. used attack helicopters to blow up the small boats and intercept the drones, according to Adm. Brad Cooper. He said in a call Monday that U.S. Navy ships were protecting U.S. commercial vessels transiting the strait, as part of President Donald Trump’s new mission to guide stranded vessels through the

May 20, 2026

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U.S. indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Wednesday that former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted for his alleged role in the shootdown of two planes operated by the Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue in 1996. What You Need To Know Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Wednesday that former Cuban President Raúl Castro was indicted for his alleged role in the shootdown of two planes operated by the Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue in 1996 Castro, now 94, was his country’s defense minister at the time He faces federal charges of conspiracy to kill U.S.