Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns
World
May 15, 2026
Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns
Cuba’s dire energy woes are about to become even more critical, the nation’s energy minister warned Wednesday. A Russian donation…
Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns
Middle East
May 15, 2026
Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns
Jerusalem — A prolonged stalemate in Gaza risks cementing the territory’s permanent division, a top international official overseeing the ceasefire has…
Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know
World
May 15, 2026
Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know
The Trump administration is doubling down on its fraud-fighting crusade as it seeks to show Americans that it is an…
US energy secretary says Iran is “frighteningly close” to constructing nuclear weapons
Middle East
May 15, 2026
US energy secretary says Iran is “frighteningly close” to constructing nuclear weapons
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told lawmakers Wednesday that Iran is “frighteningly close” to constructing nuclear weapons, insisting that the…
‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial
Technology
May 14, 2026
‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial
Oakland, Calif. — Elon Musk’s lawyer began his cross examination of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in court on Tuesday with a…
Arab-Iranian relations can’t be “built on confrontations,” senior UAE official says
Middle East
May 14, 2026
Arab-Iranian relations can’t be “built on confrontations,” senior UAE official says
A top adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates decried “confrontations and conflict” in relations between Iran and…
UAE denies that Netanyahu secretly visited the Gulf nation
Middle East
May 14, 2026
UAE denies that Netanyahu secretly visited the Gulf nation
The United Arab Emirates denied Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid a secret visit to the Persian Gulf…
Russia’s winning streak in Ukraine is over
World
May 14, 2026
Russia’s winning streak in Ukraine is over
After more than four years on the Ukrainian front lines, officer Kyrylo Bondarenko is finally sensing a shift. “We can…
Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament, where senator wanted by ICC is resisting arrest
World
May 14, 2026
Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament, where senator wanted by ICC is resisting arrest
The sound of gunshots rang out Wednesday evening inside the Philippine parliament, where a senator took refuge to resist arrest…
Trump’s bizarre behavior often gets a pass. That’s starting to change
World
May 14, 2026
Trump’s bizarre behavior often gets a pass. That’s starting to change
The week is still young. But it’s already been a humdinger for President Donald Trump. In the span of 24…