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May 21

Putin visits Kursk region for first time since booting Ukrainian forces from territory

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the western Kursk region on Tuesday, the first time he stopped by since Russian forces ejected Ukrainian troops from the area.

May 21

No distress calls made from Mexican Navy tall ship that crashed into Brooklyn Bridge, Mexico Navy chief says

No distress calls came from the Mexican Navy tall ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend before the collision, Mexico's Navy chief said.

May 20

Trump, Hegseth announce 'Golden Dome,' a ‘game changer’ to protect American homeland

President Donald Trump announced construction will begin soon on a "Golden Dome," a new missile defense system to protect the US from foreign attacks.

May 20

US awaits Putin ceasefire proposal after Trump phone call, Rubio says

The U.S. is awaiting a proposal from Vladimir Putin that may lead to a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Secretary Marco Rubio announced Tuesday.

May 20

Students heckle Columbia acting president at graduation, shout 'Free Mahmoud'

Columbia's acting president Claire Shipman faced protests during graduation, as students demanded freedom for Mahmoud Khalil amid anti-Israel protest tensions.

May 20

Rubio, Kaine clash on South African refugees: 'You don't like that they're White'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., clashed over the U.S. resettlement of South African refugees, with Rubio accusing Kaine of objecting to the refugees’ skin color.

May 20

Israel fires back at UK over suspended trade talks, rejects ‘external pressure’

The Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a fiery statement after the U.K. announced it was suspending free trade talks with Jerusalem and imposing new sanctions on the West Bank.

May 20

Trump, Putin discussed possible prisoner swap involving 9 Americans: report

A phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin included talk of a prisoner swap involving nine Americans and nine Russians, a report said.

May 20

Trump admin hits bullseye with first US mine for key mineral used in military ammo, night-vision, Big Tech

First antimony mine in the U.S. opens under President Donald Trump to boost national security.

May 20

Iran's Khamenei says Americans should avoid talking 'nonsense' in nuke talks

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticizes U.S. demands on Iran's uranium enrichment, questioning the potential success of upcoming nuclear talks amid ongoing tensions.