Foreign PolicyMay 20, 2026
Austrian Intelligence Officer Convicted in Massive Russian Espionage Scandal
Egisto Ott sentenced to prison for selling state secrets and sensitive police data to Moscow.
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Wednesday, May 20
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.
Foreign PolicyMay 20, 2026
US Military Flexes Muscle Near Cuba to Enforce Oil Blockade
The US military is publicly tracking surveillance aircraft near Cuba to enforce an oil blockade and pressure the island's communist regime.
Foreign PolicyMay 20, 2026
Xi Jinping Projects Global Dominance as Beijing Courts Both East and West
Xi Jinping is leveraging recent diplomatic visits to project an image of Chinese strength and influence, even as Beijing continues to provide a critical economic lifeline to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.
Foreign PolicyMay 20, 2026
Baltic Nations Under Siege: NATO Airspace Violated by Rogue Drones
Lithuanian officials were forced to take emergency shelter as a mysterious drone incursion triggered a nationwide security alert, marking the latest in a series of dangerous airspace violations across the Baltic states.
Tuesday, May 19
Foreign PolicyMay 19, 2026
NATO Fighter Jets Intercept Stray Drone Over Estonian Territory
A NATO fighter jet successfully shot down a drone over Estonia on Tuesday after Russian electronic jamming reportedly knocked the projectile off its intended course.
Foreign PolicyMay 19, 2026
Trump Demands Taiwan 'Cool Down' as Tensions With Beijing Mount
President Trump has issued a stern warning to Taiwan to avoid pursuing formal independence, emphasizing his desire to prevent a conflict that would force the United States to intervene.
Monday, May 18
Foreign PolicyMay 18, 2026
The Sino-Russian Axis: A Calculated Partnership of Convenience
While Western analysts often predict the collapse of the China-Russia relationship, the two nations are forging a resilient, pragmatic partnership built on economic necessity and a mutual desire to dismantle the U.S.-led global order.
Foreign PolicyMay 18, 2026
Trump Pauses Iran Strike at Request of Gulf Allies as Negotiations Intensify
President Trump has temporarily held off on planned military action against Iran following requests from Gulf state leaders, though he maintains that a full-scale assault remains on the table if a deal to dismantle Tehran's nuclear ambition
Foreign PolicyMay 18, 2026
Israel Strikes Back: Hezbollah's Terror Campaign Faces Consequences
The death toll in Lebanon has surpassed 3,000 as Israel continues its necessary military operations to neutralize the persistent threat posed by the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah.
Foreign PolicyMay 18, 2026
Trump Puts Iran on Notice: 'Clock is Ticking' for Terror-Sponsoring Regime
President Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Iran, warning that time is running out for the regime to accept U.S. terms or face severe consequences.
Sunday, May 17
Foreign PolicyMay 17, 2026
Tehran’s Desperate Death Grip: Iranian Regime Accelerates Executions Amid Regional Conflict
As the Iranian regime faces mounting internal instability and the consequences of regional conflicts, it has ramped up the use of the death penalty to crush political opposition and project strength.