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Friday, May 22

US President Donald Trump has his mouth open in a close up shot. His eyebrows are raised and he is wearing a blue suit jacket.
Foreign PolicyMay 22, 2026

Trump Turns Up the Heat on Cuba’s Communist Regime

President Trump is applying maximum pressure on the Cuban dictatorship, signaling that the era of coddling the Castro-led regime is over as the U.S. prioritizes national security and justice.

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte (R) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shake hands in front of a blue Nato backdrop
Foreign PolicyMay 22, 2026

Rubio Sets Record Straight: America First Means Strategic Flexibility in Europe

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reassuring NATO allies that U.S. troop adjustments in Europe are part of a calculated strategy to align global commitments with American national interests.

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.

Thursday, May 21

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

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.

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.