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Cuba asserts right to self-defense amid US military threat claims and drone allegations
Cuba's President Diaz-Canel warned US military threats risk a devastating conflict while denying plans to attack US targets amid drone reports.
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Trump expands TrumpRx with over 600 generic drugs and new pricing tools
President Trump announced on May 18, 2026, a major expansion of TrumpRx, adding more than 600 drugs and new features to the discount drug platform.
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026.
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All suspected hantavirus cases in Italy test negative amid wider outbreak
Four suspected hantavirus cases in Italy, including a man from Calabria, tested negative after quarantine and testing, health officials said.
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Israel built two secret military bases in Iraq to support 2025 war on Iran
Israel established two covert bases in Iraq's western desert to aid air operations during the June 2025 war on Iran, Iraqi sources and analysts say.
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Trump pauses planned Iran attack after Gulf allies' request amid peace talks
US President Donald Trump called off a May 19 attack on Iran to allow diplomacy, warning new strikes could come within days if no deal is reached.
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Trump Drops $10B IRS Lawsuit, Establishes $1.8B Fund Amid Political Backlash
President Trump dropped his $10 billion IRS lawsuit in exchange for a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponisation Fund, sparking GOP and Democratic criticism.
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US suspends entry of travelers from Congo, Uganda, South Sudan over Ebola outbreak
The CDC barred travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan for 30 days to slow Ebola spread, amid a deadly outbreak in eastern Congo.
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Philippine Senate opens impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte
The Philippine Senate began impeachment proceedings against Vice-President Sara Duterte on May 18, giving her 10 days to respond to charges.
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Two American Men Arrested for Trespassing at Viral Macaque’s Enclosure in Japan
Two American men were arrested in Ichikawa, Japan, after one climbed into a macaque enclosure while the other filmed the incident on May 17.
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Three youths arrested after at least 10 shootings injure four in Austin, Texas
Austin police arrested three youths linked to a series of at least 10 shootings that wounded four people across the city.
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US Rejects Iran’s Proposal, Demands Limits on Nuclear Sites and Frozen Assets
The US rejected Iran’s war-ending proposal, demanding strict nuclear limits and withholding most frozen assets, while Iran issued military warnings.
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Trump drops $10 billion IRS lawsuit as Justice Department forms $1.7 billion fund for allies
Former President Donald Trump dismissed his $10 billion IRS lawsuit as the Justice Department announced a $1.7 billion fund for his allies claiming wrongful investigations.
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US Envoy Jeff Landry Visits Greenland as US Seeks Expanded Military Presence
US special envoy Jeff Landry visited Nuuk on May 17 to discuss expanding US-Greenland ties amid military and sovereignty tensions.
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Two US Navy EA-18G Jets Collide Midair at Idaho Air Show, Four Crew Eject Safely
Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided midair at Mountain Home AFB during an air show; all four crew members ejected safely.
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US and Iran Near Deal to End Conflict and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran have nearly reached an agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but key issues remain unresolved.
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U.S. Intel Says Cuba Has Over 300 Military Drones and Plans Possible Attacks
U.S. intelligence reported Cuba acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed attacks on U.S. targets including Guantanamo Bay.
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Trump warns Iran time is running out amid stalled talks and drone attacks in Gulf
US President Donald Trump warned Iran to act quickly as peace talks stall and plans a White House meeting on military options.
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Trump warns Iran to act fast on peace deal as negotiations stall amid Middle East tensions
President Donald Trump warned Iran on May 17 to move quickly on a peace deal or face destruction amid stalled talks and regional conflict.
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US-Cuba tensions rise as Cuba reportedly acquires 300+ military drones, US imposes sanctions
The US deployed surveillance flights near Cuba since May 11 amid Cuban drone acquisitions and new US sanctions on Cuban officials.
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South Korean President Lee and Trump Discuss US-China Summit and Korean Peninsula in Phone Call
South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump held a 30-minute call on May 17 to review US-China summit outcomes and regional security issues.
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White House Hosts Mass Prayer Event on National Mall to Mark America's 250th Anniversary
The White House held a nine-hour mass prayer event on May 17 on the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and reaffirm its Christian heritage.
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US and Iran Exchange Peace Proposals Amid Fragile Ceasefire and Stalled Talks
The US and Iran have exchanged multiple peace proposals to end their ongoing conflict, with a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8.
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Senate Parliamentarian Blocks $1 Billion Security Funding for Trump’s White House Ballroom
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled May 16-17 that $1 billion in federal funding for Secret Service upgrades tied to Trump’s White House ballroom cannot be included under budget reconciliation rules.