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President Donald Trump announced the deployment of 5,000 additional troops to Poland, a move that contradicts recent Pentagon statements regarding troop levels in the region.

A majority of Federal Reserve officials warned the central bank would likely need to consider raising interest rates if inflation continued to run persistently above their 2% target.In response to the... A majority of Federal Reserve officials warned the central bank would likely need to consider raising interest rates if inflation continued to run persistently above their 2% target, minutes of the April 28-29 Federal Open Market Committee meeting showed.

A fire has destroyed a Buddhist hall in Japan that housed an 'eternal flame' believed to have been continuously lit for over 1,200 years.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has faced backlash for a video in which he taunts pro-Palestinian flotilla activists detained at sea.

Ed Gallrein, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Republican primary against incumbent Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky.

The U.S. Senate has voted to advance a resolution that would require President Trump to end military hostilities in Iran unless he secures congressional authorization.

President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary, favoring him over incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn.

Plus, a North Korean soccer team hits the road. Police said three men affiliated with the Islamic Center, including a security guard credited by authorities with preventing greater bloodshed.

President Trump has decided to postpone military strikes against Iran, responding to requests from Gulf leaders for restraint.

A federal jury has ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, stating that the case was filed too late.

Video shared on social media showed the jets striking each other and spinning toward the ground. CatastropheUnited States of AmericaUS: Two jets collide midair at Idaho air showKarl Sexton with AP, Reuters05/17/2026May 17, 2026Two EA-18G Growler jets crashed near a US Air Force base in Idaho.

The emerging-market carry trade is experiencing a resurgence, driven by rising crude oil prices and expectations of sustained high interest rates.

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been declared a health emergency amid rising concerns over its lethality and lack of available vaccines.

Senator Bill Cassidy has lost his primary election in Louisiana, failing to advance to a runoff after significant opposition fueled by Donald Trump's intervention.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China to meet with President Xi Jinping, aiming to enhance their partnership.

US President Donald Trump announced the death of a senior Islamic State leader during a joint military operation with Nigerian forces.