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US DOJ drops fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after settlement
The US Department of Justice dropped fraud charges against Gautam Adani as he agreed to pay $18 million to settle SEC allegations.
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Israel to sue New York Times over article alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Sa’ar have launched a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times over Nicholas Kristof’s report on abuse claims.
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All 11 aboard private plane survive ditching off Florida coast
A twin-engine turboprop with 11 aboard ditched in the Atlantic near Florida May 12; all survived before Coast Guard and Air Force rescue.
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US judge blocks sanctions on UN expert Francesca Albanese over free speech concerns
A US federal judge temporarily blocked sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese over her criticism of US and Israeli policies.
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71% of Americans oppose AI data centers near homes due to environmental concerns
A Gallup survey finds 71% of Americans oppose AI data centers near their residences, citing environmental and quality-of-life worries.
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Fugitive Jho Low Seeks US Presidential Pardon Over 1MDB Charges
Jho Low has applied to US President Donald Trump for a pardon to dismiss charges linked to the 1MDB scandal.
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US jury convicts Lu Jianwang over unregistered Chinese police station
A Manhattan jury on May 13 convicted Lu Jianwang of acting as an illegal foreign agent and obstructing justice over an unregistered Chinese police station in New York.
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US Vice President Vance says progress made in Iran talks despite Trump’s nuclear stance
US Vice President JD Vance said progress is being made in negotiations with Iran but uncertainty remains on meeting Trump’s nuclear weapons red line.
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US renews $100 million humanitarian aid offer to Cuba amid fuel crisis
The United States renewed a $100 million humanitarian aid offer to Cuba to address worsening blackouts and economic hardship amid ongoing political tensions.
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Saudi oil output falls to lowest level since 1990, reports say
Saudi Arabia reported April crude output fell 651,000 barrels a day to 6.316 million, the lowest since 1990, reports said.
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Trump floats gas tax pause as Republican lawmakers seek quick approval
President Donald Trump proposed suspending or reducing the federal gas tax, prompting Republican lawmakers to file bills and critics to warn of lost road funding.
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Trump backs suspending US federal gas tax amid rising fuel prices from Iran war
President Donald Trump supports suspending the 18.4-cent federal gas tax to ease high fuel costs caused by the Iran war.
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Macron scolds noisy attendees at Nairobi summit session
French President Emmanuel Macron cut into an Africa Forward Summit session in Nairobi on May 11 to chastise noisy attendees.
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U.S. Senate and House narrowly reject resolutions to limit Trump's war powers on Iran
The U.S. Senate and House narrowly rejected Democratic-led war powers resolutions aimed at curtailing President Trump's military actions against Iran.
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Supreme Court lets Alabama Republicans pursue new congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 11 let Alabama Republicans pursue a new congressional map that could cut Black-majority districts from 2 to 1.
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US waives $15,000 visa bond for World Cup ticket holders from five countries
The US State Department suspended the $15,000 visa bond requirement for 2026 World Cup ticket holders from five qualifying countries.
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Melania Trump Mother's Day op-ed sparks online praise and backlash
Melania Trump drew praise and criticism online after a Mother’s Day op-ed on motherhood and work in The Washington Post.
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SC Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's 2023 Murder Convictions, Orders New Trial
South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 convictions for the murders of his wife and son and ordered a new trial.
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Trump says Iran talks focus on nuclear threat, not U.S. costs
Trump said he is not weighing Americans’ finances in talks with Iran and is focused only on blocking a nuclear weapon.
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Gunfire erupts inside Philippine Senate amid standoff over ICC warrant for Senator dela Rosa
Gunshots were fired inside the Philippine Senate on May 13 during a standoff involving Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC.
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Trump posts more than 50 attacks on Truth Social before China trip
Donald Trump fired off more than 50 late-night Truth Social posts attacking critics as he traveled to China for talks with Xi Jinping.
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CBO says Trump’s Golden Dome could cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years
The Congressional Budget Office estimated Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield could cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years.
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Patel denies alcohol allegations in Senate hearing clash with Van Hollen
FBI Director Kash Patel denied drinking and absenteeism allegations in a Senate hearing and challenged Sen. Chris Van Hollen to take a test with him.
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U.S., Denmark discuss 3 new military bases in southern Greenland
The U.S. and Denmark are discussing 3 new American military bases in southern Greenland, with talks advancing but no deal yet.