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European Union leaders are reportedly weighing the possibility of appointing former German Chancellor Angela Merkel as a diplomatic envoy to Russia.
May 20, 2026
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens expansive retaliation against U.S. or Israel if attacks continue, escalating tensions in the region.
A Brussels thinktank warns Germany against emulating China's success, citing a rapidly widening trade deficit and risks of deindustrialization.
The Department of Defense proposes a $54 billion initiative to bolster unmanned military capabilities, aiming to strengthen U.S. strategic posture in potential conflict zones.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, calling for Middle East peace and subtly criticizing US global influence.
The UK government has indefinitely allowed imports of Russian-refined jet fuel and diesel through third countries, sparking criticism from Tories.
The European Union has approved a trade deal with the US, ending months of delays and avoiding further tariff escalations from the Trump administration.
Lithuanian authorities issued shelter advisories as NATO jets responded to a drone violating airspace near Vilnius.
Small businesses face a sharp decline in profitability as rising gas prices and labor costs squeeze margins, with April marking the steepest drop in two years.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked Cuban Independence Day with a direct message to the Cuban people, blaming their hardships on communist leadership and proposing a new U.S.-Cuban relationship.
Taiwanese officials emphasize the need for self-defense initiatives and arms deliveries as they navigate Xi Jinping's aggressive rhetoric and Trump's uncertain stance on U.S. military support.
The TSA is testing off-site screening and private security initiatives to alleviate airport congestion after government shutdowns disrupted operations.
