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rediff.comU.S. Imposes 10-12.5% Tariffs on Imports From 60 Countries Over Forced-Labor Failures
The U.S. Trade Department announced new duties on imports from 60 countries after an investigation found most had not banned or enforced rules against goods made with forced labor. The tariffs have not yet taken effect.
jpost.comIran-backed Iraqi militias signal plans to place weapons under state control
Several Iran-backed Iraqi militias have indicated they will transfer weapons to government oversight. The move follows reported U.S. pressure on the groups.
nbcnews.comU.S. Proposes Tariffs on Imports From 60 Countries, Lower for Those Banning Forced Labor
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative outlined new duties tied to forced-labor rules. Rates differ by country based on existing import bans.
nbcnews.comU.S. Proposes Targeted Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners for Failing to Block Forced-Labor Imports
The Trump administration proposed new tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on dozens of trading partners accused of failing to block imports made with forced labor. The move uses Section 301 authority after earlier tariff systems were struck down by courts.
interestingengineering.comBLSK Energy Signs Research Agreement with Argonne Lab on Nuclear Waste Pyroprocessing
BLSK Energy and Argonne National Laboratory will commercialize pyroprocessing to recover fuel from U.S. nuclear waste. The project targets a pilot plant by 2034 amid administration efforts to cut reliance on Russian uranium.
thehindu.comUkraine Formally Requests U.S. License to Manufacture PATRIOT Missiles Domestically
Ukraine has formally asked the United States for permission to manufacture PATRIOT interceptors inside the country. The move targets a global shortage of missiles used to counter Russian ballistic attacks.
StatU.S. to Treat Americans with Ebola in European Hospitals Instead of Domestic Facilities
Administration officials said on May 28, 2026 that infected Americans will instead be sent to European facilities still being identified by the CDC and State Department.
South China Morning PostDHS to Require Most Green Card Applicants to Return Home, With Case-by-Case Exceptions
The Trump administration clarified that a May 22 policy requiring most temporary visa holders to leave the country before applying for permanent residency will not apply uniformly. Officials said decisions will be made individually.
citizen.co.zaCuba Struggles With Prolonged Power Blackouts Amid Fuel Shortages
Cuba enters another month of widespread power outages caused by a near-total U.S. fuel blockade. Residents in high-rise buildings report daily disruptions to basic routines.
japantimes.co.jpU.S. foreign aid shifts toward shorter-term, transactional arrangements
The U.S. is restructuring its foreign-aid programs to emphasize shorter commitments and greater cost-sharing by recipient nations. Mozambique illustrates the change in practice.
thegatewaypundit.comThree new drugs will show U.S. prices set under Trump most-favored-nation deals
Three medicines scheduled to launch in the coming months will be the first priced under agreements President Trump reached with 17 drugmakers. The deals require U.S. net prices roughly equal to those in other wealthy nations.
REalloys Signs 15-Year Offtake Deal for Greenland Rare Earth Output
REalloys signed a 15-year agreement last Thursday to purchase 15 percent of Phase 1 production from the Tanbreez deposit in southern Greenland. The deal supplies heavy rare earth elements including dysprosium and terbium for use in defense and industrial applications.
citizen.co.zaU.S. to Admit 10,000 White South Africans as Refugees This Year
The Trump administration announced it will raise the refugee cap for white South Africans by 10,000 while keeping the overall program closed to other nationalities. South African officials and Afrikaner groups rejected the claim of an emergency.
U.S. to Send Ebola-Exposed Americans to Kenya for Treatment
The Trump administration will send Americans exposed to Ebola to Kenya. The policy reverses prior practice of returning exposed citizens to the United States or Europe.
yna.co.krU.S. Requires Most Temporary Visa Holders to Leave Country for Green Card Applications
Foreigners in the United States on temporary visas must now return to their home countries to apply for permanent residency. The policy takes effect immediately except in extraordinary circumstances.
Al JazeeraU.S. Issues New Guidance on Green Card Applications From Temporary Visa Holders
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released updated guidance stating that adjustment of status is a discretionary benefit. The policy directs temporary visa holders to apply for permanent residency from their home countries in most cases.
cnbc.comU.S. Energy Secretary Says High Gas Prices Are a Cost Everyone Pays
U.S. Energy Secretary Wright stated that elevated gasoline prices represent a necessary burden for consumers and affirmed that fuel supplies will remain stable.
NewsweekUkraine Launches Drone Strikes Near Moscow Using Domestic Weapons
Ukrainian forces conducted drone attacks on targets near Moscow on May 16-17. The strikes used three types of locally produced long-range drones. Russian officials reported interceptions and temporary airport closures.
upi.comDACA Recipients Face Longer Processing Times and Policy Changes
DACA recipients report delays in renewal approvals and new restrictions on work permits and benefits. The average age of recipients is now 31, with many in their 30s and 40s holding jobs and raising families.
thehindu.comU.S. Trade Representative Says Trump Will Receive Options on China Trade
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump will receive policy options if investigations find that Chinese industrial overcapacity is affecting exports. The statement outlines a process for reviewing trade practices.
middleeasteye.netIranian Opposition Figure Discusses Defections and U.S. Policy
Reza Pahlavi stated that 50,000 Iranian regime insiders may be prepared to defect. He described the process as delicate during a May 15 interview.
bbc.co.ukBorder Patrol Reports Full Year With No Releases of Migrants Arrested at U.S.-Mexico Border
The agency recorded 8,943 arrests in April 2026 with zero releases, down sharply from nearly 129,000 arrests and more than 68,000 releases in April 2024. Officials credited expanded detention, faster deportations and curtailed asylum claims. Total unauthorized migrant encounters…
The IndependentLatin American Nationals Deported by US to Congo Remain in Limbo
Fifteen Latin American nationals deported from the United States to Congo under the current administration's third-country deportation policy are confined to a hotel in Kinshasa as their visas near expiration. One Colombian woman described being sent there despite a U.S. judge's…
rnz.co.nzUK Halves Contribution to Global Climate Fund After US Pulls $4 Billion Pledge
The world’s largest state-backed climate fund will lose half its funding from the UK following the cancellation of a $4 billion U.S. pledge in 2025. The developments mark a significant reduction in support for the fund from two of its largest historical contributors. @business re…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Spent $44 Million on Agreements to Deport 17,400 Immigrants to Third Countries
A report by Human Rights First and Refugees International found the Trump administration has sent more than 17,400 immigrants to at least 21 countries with which they have no ties since taking office. The agreements include payments totaling more than $44 million to nations inclu…
news.sky.com14-Year-Old Afghan Girl at Qatar Camp Appeals for U.S. Resettlement
Zahra, a 14-year-old Afghan girl at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar, released a video message asking first lady Melania Trump to help secure US resettlement for her family and around 1,100 other Afghans with NATO ties. The appeal follows the Trump administration halting their processin…
rte.ieEnergy Prices at $100 Instead of Predicted $300 and Expected to Decline Further
Energy prices have reached $100, lower than the anticipated $300, and are projected to decrease more. Significant energy supplies are currently on ships worldwide but are restricted due to seizure by an adversarial entity. Efforts are underway to address the situation.
Inside Climate NewsArctic Canadian Diamond Company Files for Creditor Protection Citing 74% Diamond Price Drop
The operator of Canada's Ekati Diamond Mine sought court protection this week after diamond prices fell 74 percent, threatening operations and hundreds of jobs. The company received $175 million in federal loans last year but faces $655 million in total debts. The filing highligh…
rediff.comUK Government Relaxes Airport Slot Rules
The UK government has eased 'use it or lose it' rules for airline slots to prevent summer holiday disruptions amid soaring jet fuel costs from the ongoing Iran war. Oil prices have surged to levels not seen since 2022, prompting flight cancellations worldwide and economic warning…
Earthworks / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Marathon Petroleum Shares Rise Following Dividend Announcement and Energy Sector Gains
Marathon Petroleum Corp. shares increased in overnight trading after the company declared a quarterly dividend. The rise followed a broader surge in the energy sector amid reports of discussions on sustaining an Iran blockade. Shares of other companies like Chevron and Exxon Mobi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Calls for Repatriation of Citizens from Syrian Camps; Australia Declines
The Trump administration is in active communication with countries to facilitate the repatriation of citizens detained in Syrian camps following the fall of Islamic State. A group of Australian women and children who left al-Roj camp are stuck in Damascus due to the Australian go…
Office of the President of the United States / Wikimedia (Public domain)Border Patrol Chief Defends Trump Administration Immigration Policies
A Border Patrol chief stated that the Trump administration's immigration policies aim to protect the public. He described them as neither harsh nor inhumane. He advised individuals to use ports of entry for legal processes.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Lawmaker Describes AI as Double-Edged Sword in Financial Services
A U.S. lawmaker stated that artificial intelligence offers both opportunities and risks in financial services. The statement highlighted potential benefits for access and opportunity alongside concerns about its use in sophisticated scams. This was reported during an event covere…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCuban Immigrant's Death Marks 48th in ICE Custody Since January 2025
A 27-year-old Cuban immigrant died in what Immigration and Customs Enforcement described as a presumed suicide while in custody. The incident occurred on April 12, 2026, and is the 48th such death since January 2025. Officials reported the details in a notification to Congress.
Office of Andy Biggs, US Congress / Wikimedia (Public domain)Huawei Equipment Removed from Panama Canal Zone Under U.S. Policy
Huawei telecommunications and security equipment is being removed from the Panama Canal zone and replaced with alternatives from the United States or allied nations. This development is attributed to policies implemented by the Trump administration. The Panama Canal serves as a m…