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Iraqi man arrested and charged with nearly 20 US and European terror attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi was arrested overseas and faces six terrorism-related charges in the US.
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Gold prices fall 2%-4% mid-May amid rising US inflation and higher Treasury yields
Gold prices declined 2% to 4% mid-May 2026 on accelerating US inflation, higher Treasury yields, and a stronger dollar.
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Silver prices fall below $80 after early-week surge amid US inflation concerns
Silver prices dropped sharply Friday below $80 an ounce after surging close to $90 earlier this week due to US inflation fears and rising interest rate expectations.
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Pentagon cancels planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland amid Europe reshuffle
The Pentagon canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland following a decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, surprising allies and Congress.
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ASUS and XReal launch ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses with 240Hz display and wide platform support
ASUS and XReal opened pre-orders for ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses featuring a 240Hz Micro-OLED and multi-platform connectivity on May 17, 2026.
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FBI Interviews CIA Officials on John Brennan’s 2017 Russia Election Assessment
The FBI has questioned current and former CIA officials about John Brennan’s role and statements on the 2017 Russia election interference report.
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Jerome Powell steps down as Federal Reserve chair after two terms managing crisis response
Jerome Powell’s term as Federal Reserve chair ends May 15, 2026, succeeded by Kevin Warsh; Powell remains on the Fed board.
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Trump to settle IRS lawsuit with $1.7 billion fund for political allies
Donald Trump plans to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7 billion compensation fund for political allies allegedly targeted by the Biden administration.
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Ukraine advances AI-driven drone swarms to boost military capabilities
Ukraine is developing AI-controlled drone swarms capable of autonomous coordinated attacks to enhance defense efforts.
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Tesla reveals two crashes involving remote teleoperators in Austin Robotaxi service
Tesla disclosed two crashes of its Robotaxis in Austin where remote teleoperators controlled the vehicles at low speeds under 10 mph.
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US Delegation Disposes of All Chinese Items Before Leaving Beijing on Air Force One
Before departing Beijing on May 15, 2026, Trump’s US delegation collected and discarded all Chinese-distributed items to avoid security risks.
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Trump accepts 20-year Iran nuclear suspension, warns of military action amid conflict
US President Donald Trump said he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear program while warning of military strike if talks fail.
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Calbee shifts to black-and-white packaging due to ink ingredient shortages from Iran war
Japanese snack maker Calbee will use black-and-white packaging for 14 products starting May 25 due to naptha shortages caused by the Iran conflict.
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Greenland and US continue talks on expanding US military presence, no deal reached
Greenland's prime minister said negotiations with the US on increasing military bases in the territory are ongoing but no agreement has been finalized.
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California bill advances to require refunds or continued play for online games
The Protect Our Games Act passed California Assembly's appropriations committee, setting refund and playability rules for online games.
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US Justice Department seeks death penalty in killing of Israeli embassy staff in DC
The US Justice Department announced it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez over the 2025 killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC.
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Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial ends in mistrial after jury deadlock
Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ended in a mistrial on May 15, 2026, after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
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Global markets tumble on May 15 amid inflation fears, Middle East conflict, and rising oil prices
Global equity markets including US, Asian, and European indices fell sharply on May 15 due to inflation concerns linked to Middle East tensions and soaring oil prices.
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Iran distrusts US on peace talks, open to negotiations only if serious
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has no trust in the US and will negotiate only if the US shows seriousness in talks.
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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square builds $2.1 billion stake in Microsoft
Bill Ackman's hedge fund Pershing Square took a $2.1 billion position in Microsoft, calling it a core holding.
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AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon form joint venture to reduce US wireless dead zones
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon agreed to create a joint venture to boost wireless coverage in rural and underserved US areas.
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German Chancellor Merz Advises Against Children Studying or Working in US Over Social Climate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 15 he would not advise his children to live, study, or work in the US due to social turmoil and job scarcity.
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US Justice Department to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
The US is preparing to indict 94-year-old Raúl Castro over the 1996 shooting down of planes operated by Cuban exiles, expected to be unsealed May 20.
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Donald Trump made $220M-$750M in stock trades across major US firms in Q1 2026
Donald Trump conducted thousands of stock and bond trades in top US companies during the first quarter of 2026, valued between $220 million and $750 million.