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Monday, May 11

Crop of a painting believed to be Toon Kelder's 'Portrait of a Young Girl' shows a girl in a white dress with black sleeves holding what appears to be a bouquet of red flowers. She has brown hair and blue eyes and is sitting.
Foreign PolicyMay 11, 2026

Stolen Nazi-Looted Art Discovered in Home of Dutch SS Collaborator's Descendants

A painting plundered by Nazis from the collection of Jacques Goudstikker has been recovered after spending decades in the hands of the descendants of a Dutch Waffen-SS general.

A lone fisherman steers his boat on Lake Chad
Foreign PolicyMay 11, 2026

Chad Strikes Back Against Boko Haram Terrorists

The Chadian military launched retaliatory air strikes against Boko Haram strongholds following a deadly ambush on their forces, an operation necessitated by the jihadist group's ongoing reign of terror in the Lake Chad region.

US President Donald Trump exchanges a handshake with Chinese President Xi Jinping while posing for pictures in front of their countries' national flags
Foreign PolicyMay 11, 2026

Trump Heads to Beijing to Force China to the Negotiating Table

President Trump is traveling to China to leverage American economic strength and demand accountability from Beijing, testing a fragile trade truce while prioritizing U.S. agricultural and industrial sectors.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen joining his hands in a greeting at a recent event in Kolkata in West Bengal on May 9, 2026. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary
Foreign PolicyMay 11, 2026

Modi Demands Economic Austerity as Middle East Conflict Cripples Energy Supplies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is urging citizens to adopt wartime-style austerity measures to mitigate the economic shock caused by the ongoing conflict between the U.S.-Israel coalition and Iran.

Donald Trump
Foreign PolicyMay 11, 2026

Trump Rejects Tehran’s Audacious Demands as Iran Continues Hostile Posturing

President Trump has labeled Iran's recent counter-proposal to end the ongoing conflict as 'totally unacceptable,' signaling that the regime's demands for sanctions relief and sovereignty over key shipping lanes will not be met.

Sunday, May 10

People sit in front of flowers commemorating people who have died
Foreign PolicyMay 10, 2026

The Iron Grip of the Ayatollahs: Iranians Suffer Under Regime's Brutal Crackdown

Despite a total internet blackout imposed by the Iranian regime, reports confirm that citizens are enduring severe trauma caused by the government's ongoing repression and regional warmongering.

An armed Iranian police officer stands guard on an armored vehicle, monitoring the area during a state-run religious rally in downtown Tehran, Iran, on April 29, 2026. An Iranian flag is seen in the foreground.
Foreign PolicyMay 10, 2026

The Tehran Terror: Life Under the Ayatollah's Iron Fist

Dissidents in Iran are suffering under the weight of the regime's intensifying crackdown, which utilizes secret police, mass arrests, and the constant threat of imprisonment to silence any opposition.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference in Moscow.
Foreign PolicyMay 10, 2026

Putin Claims Ukraine Conflict Nearing End as Moscow Scales Back Victory Day Display

Vladimir Putin declared that the conflict in Ukraine is approaching a conclusion, even as he continues to justify the invasion and criticize Western military aid to Kyiv.

Saturday, May 9

An image showing three Canadian military members in a snowy landscape, wearing white camouflage uniforms, face covers, gloves and holding various types of ammunition as they walk towards the right of the frame. Behind them is a parked snowmobile.
Foreign PolicyMay 9, 2026

Canada Finally Scrambles to Rebuild Military After Decades of 'Freeloading'

After years of neglecting its armed forces and relying on American protection, Canada is seeing a surge in military recruitment and defense spending as it attempts to meet NATO obligations.

Emergency responders inspect the site of an Israeli strike in Saksakiyeh, Lebanon, on 9 May 2026.
Foreign PolicyMay 9, 2026

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets as Terror Group Continues Aggression

Israel is conducting targeted strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon to neutralize the Iranian-backed terrorist threat and protect its northern communities.

A sign reading Fifa World Cup 2026 is displayed in a stadium
Foreign PolicyMay 9, 2026

Terror-Linked Iranian Regime Demands Special Treatment for World Cup Participation

The Iranian Football Federation is demanding visa guarantees and special security protocols for its World Cup delegation, including individuals linked to the state-sponsored terrorist group, the IRGC.