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Washington Post World NewsMay 17, 2026
At summit, China's Xi eased tensions with Trump without giving ground
There were no big breakthroughs but also no blunders, and the summit positioned Xi Jinping as a leader at the height of his power seeking global stability.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 17, 2026
W.H.O. Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
Just a day after the outbreak was announced, cases were confirmed in the capitals of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. There is no approved vaccine for the strain.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 17, 2026
Cassidy Loses Senate Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes G.O.P. Foe
Senator Bill Cassidy, a two-term Republican who voted to convict President Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, could not muster enough votes to continue to a runoff next month.

NYTimes GlobalMay 17, 2026
For Trump, Soaring Prices Test Voters' Finances and Patience
Just months before another election that may hinge on the economy, the war in Iran has sent gas and other goods soaring.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 17, 2026
Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 17, 2026
Forty-three arrests after £4.5m police operation to keep rival London protests apart
Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.

NYT Middle EastMay 17, 2026
The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World's Wealthiest Nations
Iranian attacks have paralyzed Qatar's vital gas exports and are stalling the tourism and business pivots that were intended to anchor its future growth.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 17, 2026
Xabi Alonso named Chelsea's third boss in year
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is appointed as Chelsea manager - a day after their FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City.

Washington Post World NewsMay 17, 2026
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing three
The attack, the largest and most deadly on Russia's capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv's increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.

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Washington Post World NewsMay 16, 2026
Trump says top Islamic State leader was killed in Nigeria strike
Trump said the operation killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as "second in command of ISIS globally." Nigeria's president said the strike took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin.

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Trump Uses Taiwan Arms Sales as Bargaining Chip With China, in a Risky Move (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
China Indicates Tariffs Were Discussed at Trump Summit
China's Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that the countries had struck a preliminary agreement to reduce some tariffs, seemingly contradicting statements by President Trump

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
Hamas's Top Leader in Gaza Is Killed in Israeli Strike
Izz al-Din al-Haddad took over the group's military wing in Gaza last year. Hamas officials confirmed Mr. al-Haddad's death in an Israeli attack.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast
The charges against Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States have raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 16, 2026
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff
Sen. Bill Cassidy is one of few remaining Republican senators who voted for President Trump's impeachment after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Trump endorsed his opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow.

BBC Front PageMay 16, 2026
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.

ABC NewsMay 16, 2026
Trump-backed candidate will advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP primary: AP projects
Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy is competing against Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow (LA-5) and John Fleming, the state Treasurer.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 16, 2026
Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win
Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara's catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th edition of the international singing extravaganza.

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Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Song Contest as Israel Comes Second (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 16, 2026
Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.

CBC Top StoriesMay 16, 2026
Bulgaria wins its 1st Eurovision final over Israel in politically clouded song contest
Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision song contest with singer Dara's party anthem Bangaranga, beating 24 other competitors during Saturday's grand final in Vienna. Israeli's Noam Bettan came in second after the contest faced protests against the country's participation.



BBC Front PageMay 16, 2026
Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search and rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 16, 2026
A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people in Democratic Republic of Congo
Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
Trump Says a Top ISIS Leader Was Killed in a U.S.-Nigerian Mission
The leader, whom the State Department designated a terrorist in 2023, had been hiding in Africa, President Trump said.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 15, 2026
Five Italian divers killed in cave dive in the Maldives
A search to recover the bodies of four Italian divers from inside an underwater cave in the Maldives was suspended on after rough seas repeatedly hampered efforts. The body of the fifth diver was recovered previously. NBC News' Raf Sanchez has the latest.

CBC Top StoriesMay 15, 2026
At least 24 killed, including 3 children, in Russian strike on Kyiv apartment block
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Friday for Moscow to be punished after he laid red roses at the rubble of a Kyiv apartment building where a Russian missile strike killed 24 people, including three children.



NYT Middle EastMay 07, 2026
World in Waiting Game Over Iran Peace Proposal Response
An Iranian official said that Tehran would convey its reply through Pakistan, a key mediator. Another Iranian official earlier dismissed a reported proposal to end the war as a "list of American wishes."

UN WomenMay 22, 2025
Who are the women leading peacekeeping?
Despite long-standing commitments from governments, women remain underrepresented, particularly in leadership and operational roles in United Nations Peace Operations. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, only 40 per cent of all Chief of Police Officers, and 30 per cent of civilian heads of United Nations peace operations are women. As of October 2024, just one woman serves in a military leadership role within United Nations Peace Operations. On the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, 29 May, meet some of the women leading global peace and security efforts and find out why women's leadership in peace operations matters.
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