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AI summaryPakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made two visits to Tehran in a week to help keep US-Iran negotiations alive amid escalating threats from both sides. While some progress has been reported, disputes over Iran's uranium stockpile and control of the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
AI summaryReports from South Korean and international media indicate that Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea in the coming weeks, potentially to mediate US-North Korea relations. Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit and preparations in Pyongyang support the speculation. Seoul hopes Beijing will play a constructive role in Korean Peninsula affairs.
AI summarySouth Korean stocks rallied sharply on May 21, with the KOSPI jumping 8.42 percent, as Samsung Electronics averted a strike and Nvidia's strong earnings boosted tech sentiment. The market also drew support from hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal, though gains were tempered in subsequent sessions by profit-taking and renewed geopolitical tensions.
AI summaryTwo police officers who defended the US Capitol during the January 6 attack have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a $1.776 billion fund created by the Trump administration, arguing it would finance rioters. The fund, established as part of a settlement between President Trump and the IRS, has drawn criticism from former federal judges and Democratic lawmakers, who have introduced legislation to prevent rioters from accessing it.
AI summaryUS special envoy Jeff Landry said Washington needs to rebuild its presence in Greenland, as Greenlandic officials criticized the arrival of a US doctor in Nuuk. The visit has reignited tensions over US interest in the Arctic island, with Greenland's leaders insisting on self-determination.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are nearing a conclusion, warning of possible further strikes while a fragile ceasefire continues. The war, which began with US-Israeli strikes nearly three months ago, has spread across the Middle East, causing thousands of deaths and disrupting supply chains.
AI summaryIran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has remained out of public view for nearly three months amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Analysts compare his situation to Osama bin Laden's decade in hiding, while negotiations between Washington and Tehran face delays due to the leader's invisible status.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has said he is willing to give diplomacy a few more days to reach an agreement with Iran before resuming military strikes. He cited requests from Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia for postponing hostilities and reiterated he will not offer sanctions relief until a peace deal is signed.
AI summaryMichael Bay is set to direct a military drama based on the rescue of two US airmen in Iran, with Universal Pictures producing. The film will be based on a book by Mitchell Zuckoff, due in 2027. Bay has a history of working with the US military on fact-based war films.
AI summaryIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to expand the conflict beyond the Middle East if the US and Israel launch new attacks. The warning follows US President Donald Trump's mixed signals on negotiations, and comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts mediated by Pakistan.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump said he will speak to Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te about a proposed arms deal, which would mark the first direct contact between US and Taiwanese leaders in over 40 years. China has voiced strong opposition, urging Washington to stop sending "wrong signals" to separatist forces.
AI summaryIsrael's High Court heard the Attorney-General's argument that Justice Minister Yariv Levin's refusal to recognize Supreme Court President Isaac Amit is disrupting judicial appointments and the constitutional order, while Levin contends the appointment was invalid. The Court showed deep skepticism toward Levin's position, as reported by the Jerusalem Post, with the dispute unfolding amid broader political confrontations over judicial authority.
AI summaryChinese President Xi Jinping urged an immediate end to hostilities in West Asia during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as two Chinese oil tankers departed the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting comes amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and a reported Iranian peace proposal.
AI summaryRussian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said the 'spirit of Beijing' exists, highlighting strong Russia-China cooperation during Putin's visit to China. He also indicated a possible Putin-Trump meeting at the APEC summit and confirmed ongoing US-Russia contacts, including expected visits by US envoys to Moscow.
AI summaryCBS's 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' ends on May 21 after an 11-year run, with the network citing financial losses. The cancellation follows CBS's settlement of a lawsuit with President Donald Trump, and observers debate whether political pressure played a role. Colbert's final show marks the end of a CBS franchise that began with David Letterman.
AI summaryThe European Union has reached a provisional agreement to remove import duties on US goods, implementing last July's trade deal and averting a threatened tariff hike by President Donald Trump. The compromise, struck after marathon negotiations, keeps the bloc on track to meet a July 4 deadline set by Trump.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China within days of each other, marking the first time Beijing has hosted both leaders in the same month outside a multilateral setting. Analysts suggest the visits could pave the way for trilateral coordination among China, Russia, and the US, though the US remains the biggest uncertainty. Energy cooperation and the war in Ukraine are among the key agenda items.
AI summaryGeorgia's Republican primary for governor is headed to a June runoff between Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson, with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger trailing in third. The race has seen record spending and will determine who seeks to replace term-limited Governor Brian Kemp.
AI summaryA new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Donald Trump's approval rating at 35%, near the lowest of his presidency, with Republican discontent rising over the cost of living and surging gas prices linked to the Iran war. Other polls, including a New York Times/Siena survey, report similar declines, with most voters disapproving of his economic stewardship.
AI summaryThe Trump administration, through the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is suing Minnesota to block a new state law that would outlaw prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. The law, signed by Gov. Tim Walz, makes it a felony to offer event contracts on a wide range of outcomes. President Trump has said the federal government should retain exclusive authority over the industry.