As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
World
May 13, 2026
As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
Cuba is struggling with devastating nationwide blackouts as the United States’ effective oil blockade strangles fuel supplies. But this crisis…
A war-weary globe watches closely as rivals Trump and Xi prepare for Beijing face-off
Features/Interviews
May 13, 2026
A war-weary globe watches closely as rivals Trump and Xi prepare for Beijing face-off
Beijing/Washington DC — US President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to China this week is a historic opportunity for the world’s two…
In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories
World
May 13, 2026
In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories
President Donald Trump was at it again. On Monday night, Trump embarked on one of his periodic late-night social media…
Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’
World
May 13, 2026
Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’
Plans to build Australia’s first Trump Tower have been scrapped just three months after it was announced, with the local…
Trump downplays need for China’s help in war with Iran before his trip
Middle East
May 13, 2026
Trump downplays need for China’s help in war with Iran before his trip
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to have a “long talk” about the Iran war with Chinese leader…
Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
Middle East
May 13, 2026
Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
Israel is concerned that US President Donald Trump may strike an agreement with Iran before addressing some of the key…
ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit
Technology
May 12, 2026
ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit
The family of a victim of last year’s Florida State University mass shooting filed a lawsuit Sunday against OpenAI, alleging…
Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff named as suspect in major corruption probe
World
May 12, 2026
Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff named as suspect in major corruption probe
Reuters — Ukrainian authorities on Monday named President Volodymyr Zelensky’s powerful former chief of staff as a suspect in a major…
Israeli airstrike kills six in southern Lebanon, state media reports
Middle East
May 12, 2026
Israeli airstrike kills six in southern Lebanon, state media reports
An Israeli airstrike on a house in southern Lebanon killed six people and wounded seven, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported…
Trump more seriously considering resuming combat operations than he has in weeks, sources say
Middle East
May 12, 2026
Trump more seriously considering resuming combat operations than he has in weeks, sources say
President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with how the Iranians are handling negotiations to end the war, and some…