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Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege that they were physically, sexually assaulted by Israeli authorities

Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, with several hospitalized with injuries and at least 15 reporting that they were sexually assaulted, including raped.

2026-05-23

Kevin Warsh sworn in as U.S. Federal Reserve chair, vows to lead 'reform-oriented' central bank

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new U.S. Federal Reserve chair on Friday, vowing to lead a “reform-oriented” central bank, as U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants Warsh to be “totally independent” in his leadership role.

2026-05-23

USTR says that no immediate semiconductor tariffs are coming: Report

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday that there are no immediate semiconductor tariffs coming, though he underscored the importance of protecting the United States' chip sector, according to a report.

2026-05-23

Rubio says U.S.-Iran talks show 'some progress,' but two sides are 'not there yet'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday took note of “some progress” in peace negotiations with Iran but said the two sides are “not there yet,” as Pakistan's top military officer was in Tehran for a mediation effort to help end the Iran war.

2026-05-23

Trump says U.S. will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday the United States will send 5,000 more troops to Poland, after concerns arose over reports that the Pentagon had canceled plans to deploy 4,000 rotational troops to the European country.

2026-05-22

Trump voices strong opposition to proposed Strait of Hormuz tolls

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his opposition to the imposition of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran is reportedly in talks with Oman to establish a toll system amid its push for control over traffic through the crucial waterway.

2026-05-22

U.S. trade protectionism likely here to stay, says former Trump chief of staff in Seoul

Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House chief of staff during U.S. President Donald Trump's first administration, said Thursday that U.S. trade protectionism is likely to continue even after Trump's second term.

2026-05-21

China's Xi may visit North Korea next week in bid to bring Pyongyang closer into the fold

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to travel to Pyongyang as early as next week to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the latest in a tight sequence of summits running through Beijing that has unsettled not only Seoul but also Washington.

2026-05-21

Israeli national security minister's video draws international criticism over harsh treatment of detained activists

Israel’s national security minister released footage showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla being mocked and handled harshly following the vessel’s seizure in the eastern Mediterranean, drawing international criticism.

2026-05-21

Trump voices willingness to wait for Iran's 'right answers' in peace deal negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed his willingness to wait a few more days for Iran's "right answers," as he has been pressuring Tehran to reach a peace deal to end the war with the United States.

2026-05-21