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Fri, May 29
24 briefs
D dw.com
World
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Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Iran war: US to lift naval blockade of ports, Trump says
US President Donald Trump also said he is going to make a "final determination" on a deal with Iran during a meeting in the White House Situation Room. Both the US and Iran seem to have reached an agreement, with Trump saying Hormuz blockade to be lifted.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
EU unblocks €16 billion in Hungary assistance as Magyar promises reforms
Reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar will enable the EU to free up billions in frozen assistance for Budapest.
A aljazeera.com
World
6 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Trump due to make ‘final determination’ on deal with Tehran
Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon just days after Israel's prime minister ordered 70 percent of Gaza to be occupied. US President Donald Trump said yesterday he would soon decide on a proposed deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, though the two countries still appeared to differ on significant issues that have be...
N nytimes.com
World
8 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • The New York Times - World • via nytimes.com
Five Miners Are Rescued After Week Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave
Rescuers pumped water from the flooded cave, enabling four miners to crawl out. Seven people who entered the cave last week were trapped inside by flash flooding that blocked their way.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Europe • via dw.com
EU unblocks €16 billion in Hungary assistance as Magyar promises reforms
Reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar will enable the EU to free up billions in frozen assistance for Budapest.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Netherlands allows Kanye West to perform despite protests
US rapper Kanye West will be allowed to perform in the Netherlands despite Dutch lawmakers and Jewish activists seeking to ban him from the EU country over multiple antisemitic scandals.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Africa • via dw.com
Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge
As Ethiopia is heading to the polls, the Tigray region won't be participating in the vote for the second time, with tensions simmering on.
A aljazeera.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
US federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’
The nearly $1.8bn fund stemmed from a recent IRS settlement with Donald Trump over his leaked tax records. Order by district judge in Virginia temporarily pauses all operations
N nytimes.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • The New York Times - US • via nytimes.com
How Bad Are President Trump’s Approval Ratings?
Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, looks at President Trump’s sinking approval ratings. A new poll shows it sitting at 34 percent.
A aljazeera.com
World
3 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Eight students arrested in deadly Kenyan school dorm fire
Kenyan police have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson after a deadly fire ripped through a girls’ school. The fire broke out at the Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, killing 16 people and wounding 79 others.
C cointelegraph.com
Crypto
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • Cointelegraph - News • via cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin ETFs bleed $2.8B in record nine-day outflow streak
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a nine-day outflow streak totaling $2.84 billion, surpassing an eight-session outflow run in February 2025. The longest run of withdrawals since U.S.
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D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
South Korea pushes nuclear-powered submarine plan
Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup.
D dw.com
World
3 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
US judge halts Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
The billion-dollar "anti-weaponization" fund was meant to compensate people who Trump sees as victims of so-called "lawfare" by Joe Biden's administration. 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
South Korea pushes nuclear-powered submarine plan
Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup.
F france24.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • France24 English - Top • via france24.com
Kenya court suspends opening of US Ebola quarantine centre
A Kenyan court on Friday temporarily halted the opening of an Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals following a petition filed by a rights group. The US proposal to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has been met with a fierce backlash from medical workers in the East African country, where no cases have been confirmed.
F france24.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • France24 English - Top • via france24.com
Closer to war or to peace? US, Iran near deal on 60-day ceasefire
The ​United States threatened Thursday to target ally Oman if it helped impose a tolling system in the key Strait of Hormuz, warning of sanctions against all parties involved in such actions. Iran accused the United States on Tuesday of breaching a fragile ceasefire with strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening efforts to end nearly seven weeks of conflict.
A abcnews.com
World
3 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com
Amtrak fire suspends Penn Station service for NJ Transit commuters
34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco... Amtrak car caught fire in Hudson River tunnel resulting in overhead wire damage, according to New Jersey TransitA fire in a rail yard train car near New York’s Penn Station injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters early on Friday, authorities said.The fire resulted in train delays on the New Jersey Transit and Amtrak rail services into New York and briefly suspended Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service, more than a week after a strike had shut down that system.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Iran war: Oman stuck between Trump and Tehran
Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Germany deepens Taiwan ties amid China tensions
A German delegation, known as the Berlin-Taipei Parliamentary Friendship Group, recently visited Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Iran war: Oman stuck between Trump and Tehran
Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Germany deepens Taiwan ties amid China tensions
A German delegation, known as the Berlin-Taipei Parliamentary Friendship Group, recently visited Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing.
A abcnews.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com
WATCH: 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner live on ‘GMA’
Shrey Parikh from Rancho Cucamonga, California, correctly spelled 32 words in 90 seconds, breaking a Spell-Off record, in the 101st anniversary of the game. A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, following three days of competition at Washington's Constitution Hall.
N newarab.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • The New Arab - Top • via newarab.com
Lebanon seeks 'real ceasefire' at Pentagon talks with Israel
The increase in Israeli violence on Lebanon is widely believed to be an attempt to exert further pressure on Beirut ahead of Friday's talks at the Pentagon. Officials from Israel and Lebanon are set to meet for security talks in Washington DC after Israel launched hundreds of airstrikes on Lebanon this week.
N newarab.com
World
2 sources
Published 2 weeks ago • The New Arab - Top • via newarab.com
Anti-Israel protest interrupts Ireland-Qatar football friendly
The stunt was intended to pressure the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to cancel its two upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Israel. Ireland’s football match against Qatar was stalled by pro-Palestinian protests as pressure builds on upcoming games against Israel.
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