Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
China's Snooker Obsession: State-Backed Sport Gains Massive Popularity
Young champion Wu Yize returns home to hero's welcome as Beijing cements dominance in billiards circuit.
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Thursday, May 7
Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
Secretary of State Rubio Meets Pope Leo Amidst Diplomatic Friction
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday as the administration continues to clash with the pontiff over national security and immigration enforcement.
PoliticsMay 7, 2026
Trump Calls Out Fifa's Extortionate World Cup Ticket Prices
Donald Trump has blasted Fifa's exorbitant $1,000 ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, stating he would refuse to pay such a fee while expressing concern for the average American fan.
Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
German Officials Scapegoat Trump for Economic Failures
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is attempting to deflect blame for his country's projected $82 billion tax revenue shortfall by attacking President Trump’s decisive actions against the Iranian regime.
Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
Putin's Victory Day Parade Stripped of Hardware as Ukraine War Stalls
For the first time in nearly two decades, Russia's Victory Day parade will feature no tanks or heavy military hardware, a clear admission that the Kremlin's resources are being depleted by the war in Ukraine.
Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
Hamas Refusal to Disarm Pushes Gaza to the Brink of Renewed Conflict
Ceasefire negotiations have hit a total deadlock as Hamas refuses to decommission its weapons, forcing Israel to consider resuming military operations to ensure national security.
Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
Beijing Purges Top Brass: Two Former Defense Ministers Sentenced to Death
Former Chinese defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu have been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve following bribery convictions, marking a significant escalation in the regime's internal power consolidation.
Wednesday, May 6
Foreign PolicyMay 6, 2026
Trump Pauses Project Freedom to Pursue Final Deal with Iran
President Trump has temporarily paused the U.S.-led Project Freedom mission in the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate potential final negotiations with Iran.
Foreign PolicyMay 6, 2026
Trump Pauses 'Project Freedom' Amidst Iranian Aggression in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has temporarily paused 'Project Freedom,' a U.S.-led effort to secure commercial shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, to allow for potential diplomatic negotiations while Iran continues to threaten international vessels.
Foreign PolicyMay 6, 2026
Trump Pauses Strait of Hormuz Escort Mission to Pursue Negotiated Deal with Iran
President Trump has announced a temporary pause in the U.S. mission to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, citing potential progress toward a diplomatic agreement with the Iranian regime.
PoliticsMay 6, 2026
Vivek Ramaswamy Secures GOP Nomination for Ohio Governor
Vivek Ramaswamy has clinched the Republican nomination for Ohio governor, setting the stage for a critical showdown against former public health director Amy Acton.
TechMay 6, 2026
Apple Shells Out $250 Million to Settle Deceptive AI Marketing Lawsuit
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company misled consumers with false advertising regarding its 'Apple Intelligence' features.