Trump could sign AI executive order as soon as Thursday
Technology
May 21, 2026
Trump could sign AI executive order as soon as Thursday
The White House could issue as soon as Thursday an executive order pushing for a voluntary government review of new…
Extreme weather is a menace to homes. Here’s how you can protect your investment
World
May 21, 2026
Extreme weather is a menace to homes. Here’s how you can protect your investment
Extreme weather has impacted every corner of the US, from deadly floods to sweltering heat. For Americans, the changing climate…
How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot
World
May 21, 2026
How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot
In rural Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a lethal Ebola strain has torn through local communities – claiming over 100…
Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel
Middle East
May 21, 2026
Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel
Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, one sign…
At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparked bus fire in Thailand
World
May 21, 2026
At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparked bus fire in Thailand
Bangkok Reuters — At least eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a train collision triggered a fire that…
‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home
World
May 21, 2026
‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home
Maung Nu Sein needs fuel to plow, and fertilizer to nourish his rice as planting season approaches. But the ships…
Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms
World
May 21, 2026
Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms
US President Donald Trump has raised the prospect of speaking to Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, in what would be an…
Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry
World
May 21, 2026
Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry
Video showing Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists has sparked searing international condemnation,…
Fidel Castro’s daughter has no love for the Cuban regime but warns against underestimating it
World
May 20, 2026
Fidel Castro’s daughter has no love for the Cuban regime but warns against underestimating it
Miami — As with many other Cubans in their 70s, Alina Fernández’s first memory of Fidel Castro was watching his interminable…
Russia is losing in Ukraine. Xi has noticed — Trump should too
World
May 20, 2026
Russia is losing in Ukraine. Xi has noticed — Trump should too
During talks last week with President Donald Trump in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly remarked that Vladimir Putin might…