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Thursday, May 21

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President-elect Donald Trump is breaking from outdated diplomatic protocols by planning direct talks with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, signaling a firm commitment to regional stability and the potential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

A laptop keyboard and Nvidia logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo
TechMay 21, 2026

Nvidia's Massive Growth Hits Wall Street Reality Check

Nvidia reported stellar financial results with an 85% revenue increase, yet shares dipped as investors grappled with the high bar set by the company's own success and looming competitive threats.

Israeli National Security Minister gestures in front of an Israeli flag while touring  a facility in the Israeli port of Ashdod where pro-Palestinian activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla are being detained (20 May 2026)
PoliticsMay 21, 2026

Israel Intercepts Hamas-Linked Flotilla as Minister Ben-Gvir Confronts Detainees

Israeli naval forces successfully intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying hundreds of activists, leading to the detention of participants and a sharp rebuke from international leaders regarding the conduct of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Samsung Electronics Co. workers chant slogans during a rally outside the company's semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on Thursday, 23 April, 2026.
TechMay 21, 2026

Samsung Strike Averted as Union Demands Bigger Slice of AI Profits

Samsung Electronics has reached a last-minute tentative agreement with its largest union, temporarily avoiding a strike that threatened to disrupt global chip production during a critical AI-driven market expansion.

A composite image shows on the left an interceptor drone on the ground and on the right the hands of a soldier operating it.
Foreign PolicyMay 21, 2026

Ukraine’s High-Tech Air Defense Revolution: Turning the Tide Against Russian Aggression

Ukraine is successfully integrating artificial intelligence, private sector innovation, and cost-effective drone technology to bolster its air defenses against relentless Russian missile and drone strikes.

Raul Castro, in a khaki military uniform and sunglasses, is seen in Havana, Cuba in 2022
PoliticsMay 21, 2026

Justice Delayed: US Indicts Former Cuban Dictator Raúl Castro for 1996 Murder of Americans

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with murder and conspiracy for his role in the 1996 shooting down of two planes that killed three American citizens.

Wednesday, May 20

Split screen showing Russian Su-27 alongside RAF Rivet Joint aircraft on the left, and Frank Gardner in studio on the right
Foreign PolicyMay 20, 2026

Russian Aggression in Black Sea Puts NATO Pilots at Risk

Russian Su-35 and Su-27 fighter jets conducted a series of aggressive and dangerous maneuvers against an unarmed RAF surveillance aircraft, marking another escalation in Moscow's hostile posturing against NATO.

Egisto Ott wearing a dark jacket and black shirt and spectacles, with his hair brushed back looks at the camera as he sits in front of a dark wood-pandelled desk, where the back of two brown leather upholstered chairs can be seen as well as two microphones.
Foreign PolicyMay 20, 2026

Austrian Intelligence Officer Convicted in Massive Russian Espionage Scandal

Former Austrian intelligence official Egisto Ott has been sentenced to over four years in prison for compromising national security by funneling classified data to Russian handlers.

Sierra Leone's international airport
ImmigrationMay 20, 2026

Law and Order Restored: Trump Administration Continues Successful Deportation Flights

President Trump’s commitment to securing the border is in full effect as the administration continues to execute deportation flights to West Africa, ensuring that those who violate U.S. law face the consequences of their actions.

Putin in a dark suit, white shirt and polkadot tie shakes the hands of Xo in a navy suit, red tie and white shirt. The two leaders meet a tea ceremony.
Foreign PolicyMay 20, 2026

Beijing Summit Exposes Limits of Putin-Xi Alliance

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping projected a united front against American interests, yet the summit concluded without a finalized agreement on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, highlighting the pragmatic limits of their partnership.