POLITICSTrump pauses possible Iran strike after Gulf interventionUS President Donald Trump has announced that he is delaying a planned attack on Iran.Al Jazeera·May 18, 2026
POLITICSTuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to knowSix states are holding primaries May 19 that could help to decide the balance of power in Congress and in key state governments.NPR·May 18, 2026
POLITICSIs Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg ready to lead?NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Jack Schlossberg, Democratic candidate for New York's 12th Congressional District and the grandson of President John F. Kennedy.NPR·May 18, 2026
POLITICSLululemon takes battle with Chip Wilson public, calls founder 'misguided' and 'outdated'Lululemon responded publicly to founder Chip Wilson's campaign in a letter to shareholders, where it urged them to vote in its favor at its annual meeting.CNBC·May 18, 2026
POLITICSPressure on Mexico after two ex-officials surrender to US over alleged cartel ties<p>Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum denies any links between her Morena party and organized crime</p><p>Pressure is mounting on Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, after two former top officials from the country’s Sinaloa state – both members of her Morena party – <a href="https://www.reuters.The Guardian·May 18, 2026
POLITICSCuba warns US of ‘bloodbath’ if military action follows drone claims<p>Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, says any US strike would be catastrophic after reports of 300+ drones</p><p>Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has warned that any US military action against his country would lead to a “bloodbath” with incalculable consequences for regional peace and stabilThe Guardian·May 18, 2026
POLITICSSamsung strike involving 47,000 workers looms as South Korea’s president urges labor dealSouth Korea’s government stepped up pressure on Samsung Electronics and its union to avert a strike that officials say could cost the economy billions.CNBC·May 18, 2026
POLITICSOil Prices Edge Higher as Cease-Fire Remains TenuousOil prices rose after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran, calling into question the tenuous cease-fire in the war.NY Times·May 18, 2026
POLITICSWhite House touts deals on soybeans and rare earths after Trump-Xi summit, while China talks up tariff cutsThe meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week yielded new pacts, though the sides have provided differing details.CNBC·May 18, 2026
POLITICSXi Jinping prepares to welcome Vladimir Putin to China, four days after hosting Donald Trump<p>China’s deep relationship with Russia remains a continuing cause for concern in the west, particularly since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine</p><p>Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exchanged “congratulatory letters” on Sunday ahead of the Russian president’s visit to Beijing this week, four dThe Guardian·May 18, 2026
POLITICSTaiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says presidentLai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.BBC News·May 18, 2026
POLITICSEager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. SupportAfter President Trump hinted that weapons sales to Taiwan could figure in negotiations with China, officials emphasized their island’s strategic importance.NY Times·May 18, 2026
