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Friday, May 22

Boniface Mwangi, wearing a flowered shirt, and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire, wearing a black top, in emotional press conference in Nairobi
Foreign PolicyMay 22, 2026

U.S. Sanctions Tanzanian Police Official Over Brutal Human Rights Abuses

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on senior Tanzanian police official Faustine Jackson Mafwele for his role in the torture and sexual assault of two East African activists, marking a firm stance against the nation's deteriorating human rights

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press in front of a plane
Foreign PolicyMay 22, 2026

Rubio Calls Out Cuba as National Security Threat Amid Regime's Desperate Deflections

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has identified the communist Cuban regime as a clear national security threat, dismissing the likelihood of diplomatic success while the U.S. moves to hold leadership accountable for past atrocities.

Hung Cao in a suit seated in front of a microphone. He is gesturing with his hands.
Foreign PolicyMay 22, 2026

Pentagon Pauses Taiwan Arms Sale to Prioritize Iran Operations

The United States has temporarily halted a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to ensure sufficient munitions for ongoing military operations in Iran.

An image of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith standing and speaking at a podium. She is wearing a dark navy blue blazer with a tan top underneath and a silver necklace. She has shoulder-length brown, wavy hair.
PoliticsMay 22, 2026

Alberta Pushes Back Against Ottawa Overreach with Upcoming Referendum

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a provincial referendum for October 19 to address growing frustration over Ottawa’s interference in provincial affairs and the potential for future independence.

A demonstrator (C) holds a sign that reads 'Make America go away' as others wave flags during a protest outside the US consulate in Nuuk
PoliticsMay 22, 2026

Greenland Protesters Push Back Against U.S. Strategic Presence

Hundreds gathered in Nuuk to protest the opening of a new American consulate, signaling resistance to U.S. efforts to secure critical national security interests in the Arctic.

Itamar Ben Gvir standing holding an Israeli flag with several people standing around him in dark classes and masks
PoliticsMay 22, 2026

Israel Deports Gaza Flotilla Activists After Staged PR Stunt

Israel has successfully deported over 400 activists who attempted to violate a legitimate naval blockade, dismissing the entire operation as a calculated PR stunt for Hamas.

Thursday, May 21

Man holding an "intervene now" sign in Miami, Florida.
PoliticsMay 21, 2026

Maximum Pressure: Trump Administration Corners Communist Cuba

The Trump administration is applying historic economic pressure on Cuba's failing Communist government, with officials considering options ranging from the capture of dictator Raúl Castro to a negotiated transition of power.

Shoppers walk through the car park after leaving a Walmart grocery store.
EconomyMay 21, 2026

Biden-Era Fuel Costs Squeeze American Families as Walmart Issues Bleak Warning

Walmart has warned that soaring fuel prices are draining household budgets and forcing Americans to cut back on spending as the economic fallout from global instability takes hold.

Cuba's former President Raul Castro (R) and former Vice-President Jose Ramon Machado Ventura attend a May Day rally marking International Workers' Day in Havana on May 1, 2026.
Foreign PolicyMay 21, 2026

Axis of Authoritarians Rattle Sabers as U.S. Indicts Former Cuban Dictator Raúl Castro

The United States has formally indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for his role in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft, a move that has drawn predictable, indignant protests from Russia and China.

An image with BBC Verify branding of an Iranian speedboat
Foreign PolicyMay 21, 2026

Iran attempts to seize control of vital Strait of Hormuz trade route

Iran is attempting to assert illegal military oversight over 22,000 square kilometers of the Strait of Hormuz, a move dismissed by the UAE as a delusional fantasy.

US President Donald Trump gestures with both hands while seated, with out of focus US flags in the background
Foreign PolicyMay 21, 2026

Trump Reasserts American Sovereignty, Vows Direct Talks with Taiwan's Leader

President-elect Donald Trump is breaking from outdated diplomatic protocols by planning direct talks with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, signaling a firm commitment to regional stability and the potential approval of a $14 billion defensi