Simi Valley Fire Spreads, Evacuations Widen

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Simi Valley Sandy Fire Rages as Evacuations Expand in Ventura and Los Angeles The Sandy Fire kept burning in Simi Valley on Wednesday, with thick smoke making the response harder for crews on the ground. Firefighters pushed hard against the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley as it entered its second full day. The fast-moving blaze … Read more

Georgia Governor and Senate GOP Runoffs Set for June

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Georgia Runoff Impact: GOP Fight and Trump Factor Shape November Election Georgia’s Republican governor and Senate primaries have moved into June 16 runoffs, keeping the state at the center of the 2026 political battle. Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will face wealthy businessman Rick Jackson in the governor race after no candidate crossed the 50 … Read more

Pakistan Sends Jets and Troops to Saudi Arabia Amid Iran War

In the foreground, Pakistani troops march toward military aircraft on a runway with fighter jets and Pakistan–Saudi flags under a sunset sky, alongside a bold headline about troop deployment.

Pakistan Sends Jets and Troops to Saudi Arabia Amid Iran War Pakistan has deployed fighter jets, drone squadrons, air defence systems, and nearly 8,000 troops to Saudi Arabia amid tensions linked to the Iran war continue to rise across the Middle East. The deployment marks a expansion in defence cooperation between Islamabad and Riyadh and … Read more

Trump’s Shifting Taiwan Remarks Give China a New Opportunity

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Trump’s Shifting Taiwan Remarks Give China a New Opportunity President Donald Trump’s latest remarks on Taiwan have raised concern in Taipei and Washington. After meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing, Trump said Taiwan arms sales could become a “very good negotiating chip”. He also avoided giving a clear answer on defending Taiwan during a possible conflict. … Read more

Xi prepares to welcome Putin after Donald Trump talks

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in dark suits stand side by side in a formal indoor setting, posing for a diplomatic photo in front of alternating Chinese and Russian flags.

Xi prepares to welcome Putin after Donald Trump talks Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, shortly after Donald Trump’s recent China visit. The Kremlin said Putin will travel on May 19 and 20 to mark the 25th anniversary of the China-Russia friendship treaty signed in 2001. It … Read more

UAE Blames Iran Over Barakah Nuclear Plant Strike

Image show the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi (UAE).

UAE Blames Iran or Proxies Over Barakah Nuclear Plant Strike A drone attack near the Barakah nuclear power plant unsettled the Gulf on Sunday. UAE officials said the fire broke out close to the facility, but the reactor systems stayed intact. They also confirmed that no one was hurt and radiation levels remained normal. The … Read more

Tensions Rise at East Jerusalem March Amid Chants

A festive crowd waves Israeli flags in front of Jerusalem’s Western Wall, creating a vibrant and patriotic atmosphere.

Tensions Rise During Israel’s East Jerusalem March Amid Chants Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched through Jerusalem’s Old City on Thursday during the annual Jerusalem Day parade. The event marked Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war. The march passed through the Muslim Quarter under heavy security, while thousands of police officers … Read more

BRICS Delhi Meet: Iran War and Oil Prices Test Unity

This image shows a formal group portrait from a BRICS diplomatic meeting held in Delhi, India.

BRICS Delhi Meet: Iran War and Oil Prices Test Unity Foreign ministers from BRICS met in New Delhi on May 14, 2026, as the Iran war, rising oil prices, and shipping risks shaped the agenda. India chaired the talks and pressed for safe, unimpeded maritime routes, stable trade, and stronger cooperation. The summit showed both … Read more

Amid Healthcare Fraud in US, JD Vance Warns of Funding Cuts

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Healthcare Fraud Row Escalates in US as JD Vance Warns of Funding Cuts A major political dispute over healthcare fraud is intensifying in the United States after Vice President JD Vance warned that states could lose federal Medicaid and Medicare funding if they fail to cooperate with the Trump administration’s anti-fraud campaign. Vance said the … Read more

Secret Chinese Police Station in NYC Confirmed

Image shows a New York City Chinatown building. There is a picture of convicted Lu Jianwang (also known as Harry Lu) shown in circular frame.

Secret Chinese Police Station in NYC Confirmed A New York jury has convicted Lu Jianwang, a 64-year-old U.S. citizen also known as Harry Lu, of acting as an illegal foreign agent and obstructing justice in a case tied to what federal prosecutors called a secret Chinese “police station” in Manhattan’s Chinatown. He was acquitted on … Read more