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Trump Prioritizes Iran Crisis, Cancels Son’s Wedding as Tensions Reach Critical Point; DNI Tulsi Gabbard Resigns

Tensions Flaring: A series of powerful late-night explosions rocked eastern Lebanon near the Syrian border on Friday, May 22, 2026, as Israeli warplanes launched five targeted airstrikes against the outskirts of the Bekaa Valley. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA), the midnight raids focused on the mountainous Nabi Sreij area on the periphery of the town of Brital. The precision strikes mark a significant escalation in regional friction, as Brital had been completely spared from hostile operations since a bilateral ceasefire went into effect on April 17. The renewed air campaign follows a highly volatile 24-hour window that saw overlapping Israeli bombardments claim the lives of at least ten people across southern Lebanon. Graphic: NNA / Local Activist Networks / t.me/wfwitness
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Israeli Airstrikes Reported in Brital, Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, Amid Fragile Ceasefire Tensions

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Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence to Support Husband’s Battle with Rare Bone Cancer

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Trump Administration Tightens Rules on Green Card Adjustments, Requiring Most Temporary Visa Holders to Apply From Abroad

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Tragic Strike on Occupied Ukrainian College Dormitory Sparks Outrage and Propaganda Battle

Diplomatic Gridlock: In a major update on the conflict in Eastern Europe, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Washington-led mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine have heavily stagnated. Speaking during a press briefing at a NATO summit on Friday, May 22, 2026, Rubio candidly acknowledged that the ongoing peace talks have been "not fruitful, unfortunately," admitting that the diplomatic track has hit a roadblock. However, the Secretary of State firmly rejected claims that the U.S. has completely abandoned the peace process, stating emphatically that Washington "stands ready to continue to play that role" the moment circumstances shift to allow for a meaningful breakthrough. Graphic: U.S. Department of State / The Guardian Archive
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US Halts Mediation Efforts in Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks, Rubio Says

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Trump Postpones AI Executive Order Signing After Industry Pushback and Personal Objections

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Wall Street’s Dangerous Bet: U.S. Banks Funneled Billions to Chinese Military-Linked Firms Despite Red Flags, Congressional Probe Reveals

China’s Shanghai Composite Index Slams to 3-Week Low on Heavy Semiconductor and Tech Sell-Off The benchmark SSE Composite Index plummeted 2.04% (down 84.91 points) to close at 4,077.28 on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Despite an early morning peak that approached 4,200 points, heavy profit-taking following a recent global technology and artificial intelligence rally dragged down major tech and memory chip sectors, erasing all morning gains by the 3:00 PM close. Sources • Data Verification: Google Finance / Trading Economics (Real-time marker data for SSE Composite Index 000001:SHA on May 21, 2026) • Market Reporting: Xinhua News Agency, "Chinese shares close lower Thursday" (May 21, 2026)
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China Stock Market Plummets as Shanghai Composite Index Falls Sharply Amid Economic Pressures

Tensions between Washington and Beijing have flared into a fresh diplomatic proxy conflict following China’s aggressive defense of Cuba’s sovereign rights. During an official press conference in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun fiercely rebuked the United States' long-standing economic embargo and its recent round of unilateral sanctions leveled against Havana. Labeling the punitive measures a violation of international norms and an abuse of hegemony, Guo declared that China will continue to stand firmly alongside the Cuban government as it protects its national dignity and economic independence. The move signals a deepening political and security alignment between the two nations, arriving amid intensifying scrutiny from Western intelligence over joint logistics and intelligence infrastructure on the island. Graphic: Granma / Xinhua / Reuters
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Canadian MP Michael Chong Defies Beijing in Taiwan Visit, Asserting Sovereignty Amid Strained Relations