abcnews.go.comTrump Weighs Final Decision on Proposed Iran Deal
President Trump said Friday he would decide on a potential agreement to extend a ceasefire with Iran. Tehran stated it would judge any deal by U.S. actions rather than words.
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upi.comSupreme Court Revives Havana Docks Lawsuit Over Confiscated Cuban Property
The U.S. Supreme Court sent a Helms-Burton Act case back to lower courts for further argument. The suit seeks damages from cruise lines that used docks seized by Cuba in 1959.
citizen.co.zaGreek National Charged With Assisting Intelligence Service Linked to Iran
A 46-year-old Greek man living in Germany was charged under the UK National Security Act for allegedly helping an intelligence service believed to be Iran. The case centers on the targeting of a journalist employed by Iran International.
middleeasteye.netIran’s Revolutionary Guards Report 24 Ships Crossed Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated that 24 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours using designated routes. President Trump said the United States would lift its naval blockade and outlined conditions for any agreement with Iran.
indianexpress.comCharity GoodVision expands low-cost eye care in India
GoodVision provides affordable eye care services to people in India. Vegetable seller Tofan Jena is among those who have received assistance from the organization.
techjuice.pkCanada Seeks 50 Percent Rise in Exports to China by 2030
Foreign Minister Anita Anand stated the export target during a visit by her Chinese counterpart to Ottawa. The announcement comes amid U.S. tariffs that have altered trade patterns.
news.sky.comSpace Companies Raise Funds as Sector Prepares for SpaceX IPO
SpaceX filed to list on Nasdaq in June, targeting up to $75 billion. Several smaller space firms reported new contracts, backlog growth, and equity raises in May 2026.
Iran Conflict
Ongoing coverage of the US-Iran conflict, blockade, and regional developments.
ecns.cnU.S. Government Bond Market on Track for Strongest Week Since Iran Conflict Began
U.S. government bonds are set to post their best weekly performance since the start of the U.S. war on Iran. The gains coincide with falling oil prices linked to expectations of an agreement to end the conflict.
thehindubusinessline.comIran's Foreign Minister Holds Call With Oman Counterpart
Iran's Foreign Minister Araqchi said he held a productive call with Oman's foreign minister. He expressed Iran's solidarity with Oman in the face of any threat.
middleeasteye.netIran State Media Says Draft U.S. MOU Text Has Changed
Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that a possible memorandum of understanding with the United States has been revised in recent days. The agency stated that versions circulating in Western media are inaccurate and that the final text remains unfinished.
uctoday.comIran Debates Strait of Hormuz Control as Alternative Deterrent
Iranian commentators are discussing whether control over the Strait of Hormuz could serve as a strategic deterrent in place of uranium enrichment. The discussion centers on the waterway that carries a significant share of global oil shipments.
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Disease outbreaks worldwide — hantavirus, Ebola, and other emerging public-health threats.
NprWHO Director Visits Congo as Ebola Outbreak Spreads
The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Kinshasa to support efforts against a rare Ebola strain. Health workers face equipment shortages, community distrust, and armed conflict in affected provinces.
The GuardianU.S. Sets Up Ebola Quarantine Center in Kenya
The Trump administration opened a quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Kenya on Friday for Americans exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Officials also pledged $80 million in new aid to affected countries.
Suspected cases in eastern Congo near 1,000 with 220 deaths reported
Health officials recorded nearly 1,000 suspected cases and at least 220 suspected deaths in eastern Congo. The WHO chief plans meetings with national leaders and a visit to the outbreak center in Bunia.
citizen.co.zaEbola Outbreak in Eastern DRC Kills at Least 240 Since Early May
The virus has spread from Ituri province into other eastern DRC regions and Uganda. Health workers report reduced international aid and limited local resources as they attempt to contain transmission.
Markets
- ●Goldman Sachs stated it does not support speculation that chief executive David…
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- ●Oil prices and stock markets traded warily on Friday amid tentative signs that…
U.S. Stock Indexes Open Higher on Mixed Futures Data
Major U.S. equity benchmarks posted modest gains shortly after the opening bell. Pre-market order imbalances showed divergent flows across large-cap indexes.
Goldman Sachs Addresses Reports on CEO David Solomon DJ Activity
Goldman Sachs stated it does not support speculation that chief executive David Solomon plans to resume performing as a DJ. The firm issued the comment after media coverage questioned whether Solomon would return to the activity.
Hub Cyber Security Shares Rise 70 Percent After Investor Files 13G
Hub Cyber Security Ltd. shares increased 70 percent in pre-market trading on Friday. The move followed an amended SEC filing showing a new 15.6 percent stake.
Oil Prices and Stock Markets Fluctuate on Signs of U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Extension
Oil prices and stock markets traded warily on Friday amid tentative signs that the United States and Iran were nearing a preliminary agreement to extend a cease-fire. Negotiators discussed a new memorandum of understanding that appeared close to approval, though disagreements remained over several provisions.
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The Hantavirus: Everything We Know So Far
Timeline-driven explainer on the MV Hondius outbreak — what hantavirus is, how it spreads, what treatments exist, and the public-health response. Updated daily.
Trump's State Visit to China and the Beijing Summit With Xi
A two-day state visit on May 13-15, 2026 produced a 200-jet Boeing order, a joint position on the Strait of Hormuz, a public warning from Xi on Taiwan, and a September White House invitation.
Ninety Minutes at the Hilton: The WHCA Dinner Shooting
How a 31-year-old Caltech-educated tutor armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives reached the security checkpoint of Washington's biggest press night — and what investigators have learned since.