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Beijing says farm trade barriers to be eased after summit

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:36:32 GMT

BEIJING, China: China said on May 16 that it had reached preliminary agreements with the United States to reduce tariffs on agricultural products and address market access barriers, offering one of the clearest signs of progress following this week's summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China's Commerce Ministry said the two sides had agreed to expand two-way trade and res

Indictment of Cuba's Raul Castro likely by US for attacks in 1996

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:32:41 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Cuba's Raul Castro may be indicted by the United States, a U.S. Department of Justice official said late on May 14.

The exact timing of the possible charges is not clear, as they still need approval from a grand jury, but an official said it could happen very soon.

The case may involve the 94-year-old former Cuban president, who is Fidel Castro's brother, and is expected to focus on the

New ‘Godfather’ novel will have a woman’s view and be titled ‘Connie’

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:31:08 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Decades after the last Godfather film and more than 10 years since the last book, the story of the Corleone crime family is getting a new chapter—this time told from a woman's perspective.

Publisher Random House said it has approved a new novel called "Connie," written by bestselling author Adriana Trigiani and authorized by the

Long Island Rail Road shuts down as unions strike work

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:08:38 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Unionized workers went on strike for the first time in three decades, bringing the Long Island Rail Road, North America's largest commuter rail system, to a grinding halt on May 16.

The railroad serving New York City and its eastern suburbs stopped running just after midnight because five unions, representing about half of the workforce, went on strike

Jury to weigh Musk claims against OpenAI and Sam Altman

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:07:20 GMT

OAKLAND, California: Elon Musk and Sam Altman exchanged sharp accusations in closing arguments as a closely watched trial over the future of OpenAI moved toward a jury verdict.

Musk alleges that OpenAI and its leaders betrayed the organization's original nonprofit mission by transforming it into a commercial enterprise designed to enrich insiders and investors.

He is seeking about US$150 billion in damage

Rapid growth brings insider trading concerns to prediction markets

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:21:19 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Kalshi and Polymarket are reporting a sharp increase in suspicious trading as prediction markets attract more users and trading volumes soar.

The surge is testing the platforms' compliance systems and drawing greater attention from regulators and lawmakers concerned about insider trading and market manipulation.

According to so

Powell strengthened congressional ties during turbulent Fed tenure

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:20:15 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C: Jerome Powell stepped down as chair of the Federal Reserve on May 15 after an eight-year tenure marked by sweeping economic interventions and an unusually strong focus on cultivating support in Congress.

During his term, Powell cut interest rates to near zero and launched massive bond-buying programs to stabilize the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. He later led the sharpest series of rate

Trump says Xi wants Hormuz opened, but China does not confirm remark

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:36:28 GMT

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/DUBAI: U.S. President Donald Trump said he was losing patience with Iran and claimed that China's President Xi Jinping agreed Iran should reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

However, China did not confirm Trump's statement.

After talks in Beijing on May 15, Trump said he was thinking about lifting U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil. China is the largest buyer of Iran's

New $200 million partnership backs AI public goods projects

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:35:42 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have launched a four-year, US$200 million partnership to support artificial intelligence projects focused on health, education, and other public-interest initiatives.

The two organizations said that each will contribute roughly half of the commitment.

Anthropic's contribution will include technical staff support and usage credits for its Claude

Allegiant closes Sun Country deal as low-cost carriers face strain

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:54:24 GMT

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Allegiant Air said it has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a larger low-cost carrier as budget airlines contend with rising fuel costs and industry consolidation.

The Las Vegas-based airline said the transaction closed after receiving all required regulatory and shareholder approvals.

When the deal was anno

Xi offers praise but few deliverables as Trump departs Beijing

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:51:17 GMT

BEIJING, China: President Donald Trump left Beijing on May 15 after two days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping that produced warm rhetoric and ceremonial pageantry but few concrete breakthroughs on trade, technology and Taiwan.

The visit, Trump's first to China since 2017, was intended to deliver visible economic and diplomatic gains ahead of U.S. midterm elections in November. China said Xi will mak

Former chief of staff of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faces arrest

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:44:53 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine: The country's anti-corruption court ordered the arrest of Andriy Yermak, a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former head of his office, on May 14, on money-laundering charges.

The court set bail at 140 million hryvnias (about US$3.19 million), meaning Yermak could be released while awaiting the final decision in his case. He has denied all accusations.

Yermak said he does

Trump announces Chinese order for 200 Boeing planes

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:44:06 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C: Boeing is set to receive an order for 200 aircraft from China, U.S. President Donald Trump said during his visit to Beijing.

If confirmed, the agreement would mark China's first major purchase of U.S.-made commercial aircraft in nearly a decade.

Trump disclosed the deal in an interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News, "One thing he agree

Meta unveils private AI conversations feature for WhatsApp

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:29:58 GMT

MENLO PARK, California: Meta Platforms is introducing a new "Incognito Chat" feature for its artificial intelligence assistant on WhatsApp, aiming to address privacy concerns as more users turn to AI for sensitive conversations.

The company said that the feature will use private processing technology designed to ensure conversations remain inaccessible to anyone, including Meta itself.

"Your conversations

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn prepares fresh round of job cuts

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:39:27 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, California: LinkedIn plans to lay off about five percent of its workforce as the Microsoft-owned professional networking company reorganizes teams and shifts resources toward faster-growing parts of its business, a person familiar with the matter said.

Employees were expected to be informed of the job cuts on May 13, according to two people familiar with the plans.

LinkedIn employs more tha

US-China tensions limit prospects for major AI agreements

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:44:54 GMT

BEIJING, China: Artificial intelligence is expected to feature prominently in talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, but analysts and officials say deep mistrust between the two countries makes major agreements unlikely.

The discussions come as competition over advanced AI systems intensifies, and both governments seek to reduce t

Trump reaches Beijing with entourage of tech czars to lavish welcome

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:42:23 GMT

BEIJING, China: President Donald Trump and an entourage that included Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Elon Musk landed in Beijing to a lavish welcome on May 13, at the start of their two-day summit.

Trump is trying to get some economic successes during the first visit by a U.S. president to China in almost ten years. He also wants to keep a fragile trade agreement going to improve h

Nearly 3 years jail for couple in Spain who locked up their children

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:40:40 GMT

MADRID, Spain: A U.S.-German couple who locked up their three children at home for three-and-a-half years, after developing a fear of the outside world following the COVID-19 pandemic, were sentenced to nearly three years in prison in Spain on May 11.

The father and mother were both found guilty of abandoning their family and causing psychological harm to their children. Howe

US Senate approves Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve governor

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:38:59 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Senate approved Kevin Warsh on May 12 for a 14-year term as a Federal Reserve governor.

This is an important step toward him becoming the next head of the U.S. central bank after Jerome Powell.

The vote passed 51–45. One Democrat, John Fetterman from Pennsylvania, voted with Republicans.

The Sen

2 of 3 Americans think Trump did not explain Iran war goals clearly

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:24:30 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on May 11 showed that two out of three Americans believe President Donald Trump has not explained clearly why the country went ‌to war with Iran.

It also showed his approval rating ticking up from the lowest level of his term.

The four-day poll showed that many people are very worried about rising fuel prices. It als

eBay dismisses GameStop takeover proposal over financing

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:23:14 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: eBay on May 12 rejected a US$56 billion takeover proposal from GameStop, saying the offer was "neither credible nor attractive" and raising concerns about financing and leadership.

The bid, unveiled last week by GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen, proposed a half-cash, half-stock transaction valued at $125 per eBay share.

"We have conclud

Jays set to face music in opener of 4-game series vs. Yankees

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:05:12 GMT

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Last summer, the Toronto Blue Jays outplayed the New York Yankees and won the American League East via the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Toronto's success in those games culminated in manager John Schneider going viral for starting the raucous celebration following the elimination of the Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Division Series last October by sayin

Mets hope momentum travels on road trip vs. Nationals

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:55:06 GMT

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The New York Mets look to build on one of their most dramatic wins of the season when they open a four-game series at the Washington Nationals on Monday.

Tyrone Taylor belted a three-run homer in the ninth inning Sunday, and Carson Benge's infield grounder up the middle in the bottom of the 10th scored Marcus Semien for a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees.

Gulf of Oman could become graveyard for US fleet Iran

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:50:19 GMT

Tensions continue to rise in the Middle East as negotiations remain deadlocked

Tehran could respond militarily to US naval forces enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official has said, warning that the Gulf of Oman could become a "graveyard" for American warships.

Speaking on Iranian state television on Sunday, Mohsen Rezaei, who serves on a senior advisory body to Supre

AL-leading Rays are on fire, while Orioles looking for a spark

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:40:31 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays, baseball's best team since the start of May, will look to continue their dominant play as they welcome the Baltimore Orioles for a three-game set starting Monday evening in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Tampa Bay used a timely two-out, three-run triple by Taylor Walls to take down the visiting Miami Marlins 6-3 on Sunday. Manager Kevin Cash's team i

US moves cargo planes carrying ammunition to Israel as tension in West Asia continues

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:31:31 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 18 (ANI): Dozens of US planes carrying ammunition from bases in Germany landed in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Monday, reported Al Jazeera, citing Israel's Channel 13.

This raised suspicion over Washington's intention to launch fresh waves of strikes on Iran, further escalating the West Asia conflict.

As reported by Al Jazeera, the Israeli broadcaster has said that this military activity in

Dozens of schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:21:29 GMT

Gunmen invaded an institution in Mussa Biri community in Borno State on Friday when classes were in session, a local civil society group has said

More than 40 pupils have been kidnapped after militants, suspected to be members of the jihadist group Boko Haram, attacked a school in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, according to a senior lawmaker and local residents.

The gunmen reportedly

Taiwan defends US arms sales as 'deterrent' against Beijing

Mon, 18 May 2026 08:19:18 GMT

President Donald Trump recently described military cooperation with Taipei as a "negotiating chip" with China

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has defended purchases of American weaponry after US President Donald Trump characterized weapons deliveries to the island as a bargaining chip in talks with Beijing.

Taiwan defends US arms sales as deterrent against Beijing

Mon, 18 May 2026 08:19:18 GMT

President Donald Trump recently described military cooperation with Taipei as a negotiating chip with China

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has defended purchases of American weaponry after US President Donald Trump characterized weapons deliveries to the island as a bargaining chip in talks with Beijing.

During Trump's visit to Beijing last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping described the

Clock is ticking for Iran Trump

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:55:52 GMT

There wont be anything left of the country if it doesnt agree to American demands, the US president has threatened

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a new attack if Tehran doesn't agree to make swift concessions to Washington.

Indirect talks between the sides have remained stalled since a fragile ceasefire was established in early April after a month of hostilities initiate

'Clock is ticking' for Iran - Trump

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:55:52 GMT

"There won't be anything left" of the country if it doesn't agree to American demands, the US president has threatened

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a new attack if Tehran doesn't agree to make swift concessions to Washington.

Indirect talks between the sides have remained stalled since a f

Guardians look to keep Tigers down, stay atop division

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:55:11 GMT

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The first-place Cleveland Guardians can extend their American League Central Division lead when they visit Detroit to face the slumping Tigers for the first of a four-game series Monday.

Cleveland has won five of its last six games, including a 10-3 pounding of the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The Tigers have lost 10 of their last 12 games.

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OceanX, NYU Abu Dhabi partner with Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi to open window into UAE's hidden ocean world

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:28:10 GMT

ABU DHABI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) -- New York University Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of the "OceanX Education Portal" in collaboration with OceanX and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi.

The OceanX Education Portal, a first-of-its-kind immersive projection dome experience, is now on display at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi until December 2026.

The Portal invites visitors beneath the surface of

24-year-old Telangana student killed in US road accident near Chicago

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:56 GMT

Nalgonda (Telangana) [India], May 18 (ANI): A 24-year-old Indian student pursuing her Master of Science (MS) degree in the United States was killed in a road accident on Saturday night, family members said.

The deceased, identified as Navya, hailed from Chervugattu village in the Narketpalli Mandal of Telangana's Nalgonda district.

According to her family, the incident occurred when a speeding car collide

Thieves surge through lower bracket, beat OpTic in CDL Major 3 grand final

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:19:10 GMT

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After losing their playoff opener, the Los Angeles Thieves reeled off five straight wins, culminating in a victorious battle over OpTic Texas on Sunday in the grand final of the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major in Atlanta.

Los Angeles won the best-of-seven final 4-3 to earn $150,000 and 100 CDL points. OpTic Texas, which had ad

Sensex, Nifty open deep in red on weak global cues and rising oil prices

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:04:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Indian markets opened in the red as benchmark equity indices registered sharp losses during the opening bell following weak global cues. The BSE SENSEX stood at 74,347.68 points, down 890.31 points or 1.18 per cent. The NSE NIFTY 50 stood at 23,414.20 points, losing 229.30 points or 0.97 per cent.

The downward trend remains visible across sectors. Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Realty l

UAE reports drone strike on nuclear power plant

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:07:14 GMT

The Gulf monarchy condemned the terrorist attack amid tensions with Iran

The UAE said an unidentified drone struck the territory of its only nuclear power plant on Sunday amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

According to the Emirati Defense Ministry, three drones entered the country "from the western border region." While two UAVs were shot down, the third struck an electrical generato

Iran Executed 'Staggering' Number Of People In 2025, Amnesty Says

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Iran executed a "staggering" 2,159 people in 2025, Amnesty International reported on May 18, helping to push the global figure to the highest level since 1981.

London-based Amnesty said at least 2,707 people were executed globally last year, although death sentences carried out in China were

Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi 'Sent Home' From Hospital

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi has been discharged from a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in Tehran and sent home, according to a statement by her foundation.

Mohammadi was taken to a hospital from a prison in Zanjan, some 330 kilometers west of th

2 US Navy jets collide midair during Idaho air show; All 4 crew members eject safely

Mon, 18 May 2026 03:31:33 GMT

Idaho [US], May 18 (ANI): Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided midair during an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show near Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday (local time), with all four crew members ejecting safely before the aircraft crashed to the ground, according to Fox News.

According to the news report of Fox News Digital, the incident occurred at around 12:10 p.m. MDT during the sec

MLB roundup: Mets rally from 4 down to stun Yankees in extras, win series

Mon, 18 May 2026 03:25:12 GMT

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Carson Benge drove in the winning run in the 10th inning for the second time in a week as the New York Mets stormed back from a five-run deficit to stun the visiting New York Yankees 7-6 in the deciding game of this season's first Subway Series on Sunday.

The Mets' Luis Torrens had a two-run pinch-hit double in the sixth when the team was down 6-1, while Tyron

Cavaliers crush Pistons, advance to Eastern finals vs. Knicks

Mon, 18 May 2026 03:19:07 GMT

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Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 26 points, Jarrett Allen enjoyed his second consecutive dominant series finale and the Cleveland Cavaliers earned a spot in the Eastern Conference finals with a 125-94 shellacking of the host Detroit Pistons in Game 7 of their semifinal series on Sunday night.

Allen outscored rival big man Jalen Duren 23-7, Sam Merrill matched

China to purchase USD 17 billion worth of US agricultural products annually: White House says Trump, Xi have 'consensus' on several issues

Mon, 18 May 2026 02:30:46 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 18 (ANI): Following US President Donald Trump's visit to China, the White House has announced that China has agreed to buy atleast USD 17 billion worth of agricultural products annually across three years, as US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a consensus on several major issues, aimed at strengthening global stability as well as expanding trade and investment coo

Young people nurture bonds through sustained Sino-U.S. exchanges

Mon, 18 May 2026 02:16:41 GMT

SHANGHAI, May 18 (Xinhua) -- At a Shanghai stadium, Chinese and American students squared off across ping-pong tables for a friendly match, where the rhythmic bounces of the ball alternated with shared laughter. The spirited rally has enabled the younger generation to engage with a history that predates them by decades.

In 1971, a U.S. table tennis team made a historic trip to China, marking the reopening of chan

Aaron Rai emerges to win first major, first PGA for England since 1919

Mon, 18 May 2026 01:19:13 GMT

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NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Aaron Rai undersold the reaction to the mammoth putt that sealed his first major championship.

His tee shot at the par-3 17th landed clear on the other side of the green, 68 1/2 feet from the pin. His putt traveled up one ridge and down a second, aligning perfectly with the shadow of the flagstick as it tracked straight into the cup.

US intelligence points to drone threat from Cuba Axios

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:37:32 GMT

The news outlet claimed that the island has received attack UAVs amid fear of an invasion

Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran and discussed possible attacks on US assets in the region, Axios claimed on Sunday, citing classified intelligence reports.

US President Donald Trump imposed an oil embargo on the Caribbean island in February, prompting blackouts and

US manufacturing fraudulent case for invasion Cuban foreign minister

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:37:32 GMT

Havana has rejected an Axios report claiming it discussed possible drone strikes on bases in Guantanamo and Florida

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla has accused the US of fabricating a pretext for a potential invasion following an Axios report claiming that the island had acquired attack drones from Russia and Iran.

Rodriguez Parrilla described the Axios report as an attempt

US building fraudulent case for invasion Cuban foreign minister

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:37:32 GMT

Havana has rejected an Axios report claiming it discussed possible drone strikes on bases in Guantanamo and Florida

Rodriguez Parrilla described the Axios report as an attempt

Guardians blast 6 home runs in rout of Reds

Sun, 17 May 2026 23:55:13 GMT

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Kyle Manzardo led a long-ball barrage with two home runs and Gavin Williams tossed six strong innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians past the visiting Cincinnati Reds, 10-3, on Sunday in the rubber game of the three-game series.

The Guardians belted six homers on the day, accounting for all 10 runs, and won for the fifth time in six games and for the eighth time in 11

Aaron Rai emerges to win first major; 1st Englishman to win PGA since 1919

Sun, 17 May 2026 23:19:05 GMT

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NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Aaron Rai drained a series of increasingly long putts to write himself into the history books and win his first major title Sunday at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.

Rai made a 40-foot eagle putt at the par-5 ninth hole to cap an uneven first nine, then pulled away with four birdies on the back and converted a remarkable 68 1/2-

Mets complete late rally, top Yankees 7-6 in 10 innings

Sun, 17 May 2026 21:25:24 GMT

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Carson Benge drove in the game-ending run in the 10th inning for the second time in a week as the New York Mets stormed back from a four-run deficit to stun the visiting New York Yankees 7-6 on Sunday in the deciding game of this season's first Subway Series.

The Mets' Luis Torrens began the comeback from a 6-1 deficit with a two-run pinch-hit double in the si

Guardians blast six home runs in rout of Reds

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:25:19 GMT

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The Guardians belted six homers on the day, accounting for all 10 runs, and won for the fifth time in six games and for the eighth time in 11

USMNT hopefuls Brenden Aaronson, Chris Richards have injury scares

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:25:08 GMT

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United States attacking midfielder Brenden Aaronson came away with left leg injury while playing for Leeds United on Sunday, although initial speculation is that the setback is not expected to jeopardize his World Cup status.

Prospective USMNT defender Chris Richards also went down with a injury Sunday when he rolled his left ankle while playing for Crystal Palace. T

Winless Sun looking for defensive answers as they visit Fire

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:40:41 GMT

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When the Connecticut Sun take on the host Portland Fire on Monday, the game will probably not be a defensive battle. Portland and Connecticut rank at the bottom of the WNBA in the early season defensive scoring stats, allowing 98 and 98.5 points per game, respectively. Monday's matchup offers a chance to improve and grab an elusive win for the Sun.

Connecticut (0

Wings look to turn over new leaf as they host Mystics

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:40:29 GMT

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The Dallas Wings have been asked by their coach to carry a new attitude to the court when they host the gritty Washington Mystics on Monday in Arlington, Texas.

The Wings (1-2) have dropped the first two games of a three-game homestand, most recently a 90-86 setback to Minnesota on Thursday. Paige Bueckers led Dallas with 27 points while Maddy Siegrist added 17, all

Jannik Sinner captures 6th straight ATP Masters 1000 title

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:40:23 GMT

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World No. 1 and Italian native son Jannik Sinner captured his sixth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 title, subduing Norway's Casper Ruud, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to raise the trophy at the Italian Open in Rome.

Sinner joined Serbia's Novak Djokovic as the only two players to win all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles, known as the Career Golden Masters. He extended his winning strea

Leylah Fernandez gets off to hot start in Strasbourg

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:19:12 GMT

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Canadian Leylah Fernandez handled France's Leolia Jeanjean 6-1, 7-5 in the headlining match Sunday at the Strasbourg Open in Strasbourg, France.

The No. 23 player in the world, Fernandez was the highlight on Day 1 of the traditional French Open lead-in tournament, saving eight of nine break points on the clay surface to win in 1:39.

Fernandez was also 5-of-10

"Taiwan no pushover": Chinese Studies Expert Srikanth Kondapalli warns Beijing faces catastrophic casualties in event of invasion

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:37:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Highlighting Taipei's advanced defensive capabilities against aggressive state actors, Chinese Studies expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, has asserted that Taiwan is no pushover when compared to other major global flashpoints like Ukraine and warned that any military incursion by Beijing would result in catastrophic casualties for Chinese forces.

Trump-II's warm embrace of Pakistan post-Op Sindoor astonishing, diplomatic setback for India: Jairam Ramesh

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:35:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday cited Dr Paul Miller's book 'Choosing Defeat: The Twenty-Year Saga of How America Lost Afghanistan', saying it details the US involvement in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2021 and highlights Pakistan's 'duplicitous role' during the conflict.

He said the analysis makes the current US approach towards Pakistan under President Donald Trump's second term

All-American, Super Bowl-winning coach Sherman Lewis dies

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:25:14 GMT

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Sherman Lewis, a former Michigan State star who won four Super Bowls as an NFL assistant coach, died on Friday. He was 83.

Michigan State announced his passing Saturday night. It did not provide a cause of death, however.

An All-American halfback with the Spartans, Lewis finished third in the 1963 Heisman Trophy voting after totaling 880 yards and nine touch

Tom Brady's latest venture: fashion model

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:40:27 GMT

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Tom Brady has a full career resume that includes listings as a seven-time Super Bowl winner, minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and top NFL analyst.

On Saturday, he added a non-football line: runway model.

Demna Gvasalia, the creative director of Italian fashion house Gucci, debuted his first 'cruise' collection Saturday night in New York's Times Squar

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-BASKETBALL-FIBA 3X3 CHALLENGER 2026-FINAL (CN)

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:17:52 GMT

(260517) -- XI'AN, May 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of Deqing celebrate winning the champion during the awarding ceremony after the final match between Deqing of China and Phoenix of the United States at FIBA 3X3 Challenger 2026 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

Merz and Trump weaponize each others problems

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:14:29 GMT

As ties fray, Berlin and Washington are trading barbs over their decline, using each others crises to dodge their own mounting failures

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told an audience of local Catholics in the southwestern city of Wuerzburg that he no longer advises young people to travel to the United States for work and study, citing the rapidly changing "social climate" in the country.

"Calm before the storm": Trump triggers fresh war anxieties as White House reviews dynamic military options against Iran

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:03:52 GMT

Washington, DC [US], May 17 (ANI): In a development that has sent shockwaves through global geopolitical corridors, US President Donald Trump has shared a mysterious and highly charged message on his social media platform, Truth Social.

On Sunday, President Trump uploaded an AI-generated image accompanied by a stark, single-sentence declaration: 'It Was The Calm Before The Storm.' The move comes amid a dangerous

Astros look to achieve rare 2026 feat against Rangers

Sun, 17 May 2026 12:55:11 GMT

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Having dropped three consecutive series and five of their previous six, the Houston Astros acknowledged the accomplishment of claiming a three-game set against the visiting Texas Rangers with their 4-1 victory on Saturday.

The Astros will seek their second sweep of the season on Sunday. A win in the finale of the Silver Boot Series would represent a step in the rig

"We will not permit that again": Iran warns against transit of 'enemy' weapons through Strait of Hormuz

Sun, 17 May 2026 11:01:40 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 17 (ANI): Iran said that it will no longer allow 'enemy' military equipment to transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Aref said, 'We had given up our right of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, and we previously allowed the passage of military equipment that was intended to be used ag

Venezuela deports Nicolas Maduro ally Alex Saab amid US criminal investigations

Sun, 17 May 2026 11:01:04 GMT

Caracas [Venezuela], May 17 (ANI): The government of Venezuela on Saturday (local time) announced the deportation of businessman and former minister Alex Saab, citing ongoing criminal investigations against him in the United States.

In a post on X, the Venezuelan Migration Authority (SAIME) released a statement by the government, which stated, 'The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reports the d

US officials want UAE to seize Iranian island Telegraph

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:45:43 GMT

The report comes amid mounting American war costs, depleted missile stockpiles and a reluctance among allies to get involved

Some US officials are encouraging the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to seize one of Iran's islands in the Persian Gulf, The Telegraph has reported, citing sources.

The island in question is Lavan, one of Iran's key offshore oil export centers, which hosts refinery, stora

Xinhua Headlines: Xi-Trump meeting charts course for constructive strategic stability in China-U.S. ties

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:45:21 GMT

Chinese President Xi Jinping defined the nature of "constructive strategic stability" between China and the United States as a positive stability with cooperation as the mainstay, a sound stability with moderate competition, a constant stability with manageable differences, and an enduring stability with promises of peace.

BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. Presiden

IDF says Hamas "operatives" linked to Oct 7 "attacks" killed; strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:31:51 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 17 (ANI): The Israel Defense Forces said it has killed two Hamas 'operatives' involved in the October 7 'attacks' and carried out extensive strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon amid continuing regional tensions.

In a statement issued through its official Telegram channel on Saturday, the IDF said that over the past two weeks, it carried out two separate strikes in the north

Mets showing signs of life in series vs. rival Yankees

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:19:05 GMT

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The New York Mets might not be able to climb out of the hole they've dug over the first quarter of the season.

But Saturday night was evidence that the Mets might be resilient enough to mount the effort.

The Mets will look to close out a homestand in encouraging fashion Sunday afternoon when they host the New York Yankees in the rubber game of the season's fir

Blue Jays, Tigers start pitchers on rebound from tough outings

Sun, 17 May 2026 08:55:19 GMT

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Jack Flaherty still is seeking his first victory of the season. Kevin Gausman is coming off his worst outing of the campaign.

Those two veteran right-handers will be the mound opponents in the finale of a three-game series between the Toronto Blue Jays and host Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.

Flaherty (0-4, 5.73 ERA) will be making his 10th start of the

US Fed likely to hold rates through 2026 as inflation risks overshadow labour market weakness: Report

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:18 GMT

New Delhi, [India] May 17 (ANI): The US Federal Reserve is likely to drop its easing bias at the next FOMC meeting and shift toward a tightening stance through 2026, with a 20% chance of a 25 bps hike in December if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed and energy prices spiked further, Elara Securities said in a research report.

The brokerage noted that inflation risks now decisively outweighed labour market conc

Trump Says Iran Will Have 'A Very Bad Time' If Deal Not Made

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Iran's Top Negotiator Says World On 'Cusp Of New Order' As Trump Reiterates Warning

Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf, Iran's parliamentary speaker and top negotiator in talks aimed at ending the war with the United States, said on May 16 that shifting geopolitics mean that the "the world stands at the cusp of a new order."

Citing comments by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who hosted US Pr

Israel, Hezbollah Exchange Attacks After Extending Cease-Fire

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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US Lets Russian Oil Waiver Linked To Iran War Expire, Reimposing Sanctions

WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has allowed a controversial waiver on sanctions targeting Russian seaborne oil to expire, reimposing restrictions that had temporarily enabled countries such as India to continue purchasing Russian crude despite Western efforts to curb Moscow's wartime revenues.

The

Iran Says 30 People Executed Since Start Of War

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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US Lets Russian Oil Waiver Linked To Iran War Expire, Reimposing Sanctions

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Trump Says 'Clock Is Ticking' For Iran

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Trump: 'Clock Is Ticking' For Iran

US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks to reporters after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 15, 2026.

US President Donald Trump on May 17 urged Iran to "get moving," threatening severe consequences in a post on Truth Social.

"For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST,

Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf declares 'new world order' led by the Global South

Sun, 17 May 2026 06:31:54 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 17 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday declared that the international arena is 'at the cusp of a new order,' asserting that the traditional dominance of Western powers is rapidly eroding.

Citing Chinese President Xi Jinping's vision of historic global transformations, Ghalibaf stated that Iran's ongoing resistance has accelerated this geopolitical shift, adding

US rolls out $1 billion F-35 electronic warfare retrofit contract for its armed forces, foreign operators

Sun, 17 May 2026 06:00:53 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 17 (ANI): The United States has rolled out a nearly one-billion-dollar upgrade programme for its fifth-generation stealth fighter F-35 Lightning 2 fleet, primarily centred on electronic warfare modernisation and advanced combat capability enhancements across hundreds of aircraft operated by both the US military and other foreign operators of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

According to a U

Astros start fast, power past Jacob deGrom, Rangers

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:05:17 GMT

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Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez slugged first-inning home runs to key a four-homer assault that propelled the Houston Astros to a 4-1 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday.

The Astros secured the three-game series and will aim for a sweep on Sunday in the finale. Houston prevented Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (3-3) from securing his 100th win by d

Echoes of the Cypress: Iran's President Pezeshkian highlights Civilisation beyond the storm

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:32:17 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 17 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised that the country is the heir to a civilisation spanning thousands of years, pushing back against the United States attempts to force the nation into submission.

In a post on X, he highlighted the Sarv-e Abarkuh cypress tree, which stands in absolute silence in the heart of Yazd province. Its gnarled, colossal branches have weathered the r

Why Xi believes China, U.S. can thrive together

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:15:16 GMT

BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- In the eyes of Chinese President Xi Jinping, "all living things may grow side by side without harming one another, and different roads may run in parallel without interfering with one another."

The Chinese leader once cited this ancient Chinese saying to illustrate that lasting prosperity and security can only be achieved when countries pursue the common good, live in harmony, and enga

Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit China from May 19 to 20

Sun, 17 May 2026 03:59:50 GMT

Moscow [Russia], May 17 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China from May 19 to 20 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to the official Telegram channel of Russia's Foreign Ministry.

The ministry said the visit is 'timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the 'Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation' - a foundational document for

At the Temple of Heaven, Xi offers Trump a message of harmony

Sun, 17 May 2026 03:45:05 GMT

BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The Temple of Heaven in the heart of Beijing has long stood as a symbol of the ancient Chinese belief in harmony between heaven and earth.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday visited the more than 600-year-old architectural complex. Trump concluded his state visit to China and departed for Washington on Friday.

During their visit to the Temple

"Nigeria appreciates this partnership with US": President Tinubu hails joint anti-ISIS operation

Sun, 17 May 2026 03:31:39 GMT

Abuja [Nigeria], May 17 (ANI): Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised the cooperation between Nigeria and the United States following a joint counterterrorism operation that reportedly killed a senior ISIS leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, in northeastern Nigeria.

In an official statement issued from Aso Villa (the State House), Abuja, on Saturday, which was also posted on his official X handle, Tinubu called t

Mets deliver timely hits, take advantage of Yankees' mistake for win

Sun, 17 May 2026 02:55:18 GMT

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Mark Vientos had three RBIs on Saturday night for the host New York Mets, who received gritty relief work from Luke Weaver in a 6-3 win over the New York Yankees in the second game of the Subway Series.

The Mets improved to 9-5 this month. Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt had RBIs for the Yankees, who have dropped seven of 10.

Vientos was at the plate when t

NYCFC, Red Bulls play to draw in Hudson River Derby

Sun, 17 May 2026 02:40:35 GMT

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In a hotly contested Hudson River Derby, host New York Red Bulls and New York City FC battled to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Jorge Ruvalcaba scored for the Red Bulls (5-5-4, 19 points), and Andres Perea scored on a header off a free kick by Nicolas Fernandez for New York City (5-5-4, 19 points).

In the 44th minute, Ronald Donkor played a pass wide to Davi Alexandre,

NYCFC, Red Bulls play to draw in Hudson River Deby

Sun, 17 May 2026 02:19:18 GMT

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In a hotly contested Hudson River Derby, host New York Red Bulls and New York City FC battled to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Jorge Ruvalcaba scored for the Red Bulls (5-5-4, 19 points), and Andres Perea scored on a header off a free kick by Nicolas Fernandez for New York City (5-5-4, 19 points).

In the 44th minute, Ronald Donkor played a pass wide to Davi Alexandre,

Targeting commercial shipping, impeding navigation in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable: India's Permanent Representative at UN

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:59:14 GMT

New York [US], May 17 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Parvathaneni Harish outlined India's approach towards tackling the ongoing energy and fertiliser crisis amid the conflict in West Asia, stressing the need for a combination of short-term and long-term measures backed by international cooperatioHarish said he participated in the Special Meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social C

Targeting commercial shipping, impeding navigation in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable: India's Permenant Representative at UN

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:59:04 GMT

Astros start fast, power past Rangers

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:55:12 GMT

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Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez slugged first-inning home runs to key a four-homer assault that propelled the Houston Astros to a 4-1 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday.

The Astros secured the three-game series and will aim for a sweep on Sunday in the finale. Houston prevented Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (3-3) from securing his 100th win by d

Iran prepares a "professional mechanism" to manage Hormuz traffic

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:31:18 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 17 (ANI): Head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee Ebrahim Azizi on Saturday said that Iran has prepared a 'professional mechanism' to regulate maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz through a designated route, which will be unveiled soon.

In a post on X, Azizi said the proposed mechanism has been developed within the framework of Iran's national sovereignty and with the a

Iran has prepared a "professional mechanism" to manage Hormuz traffic: NSC chief Ebrahim Azizi

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:31:13 GMT

In a post on X, Azizi said the proposed mechanism has been developed within the framework of Iran's national sovereignty and with the a

Report: Aaron Rodgers returning to play with Steelers in 2026

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:19:11 GMT

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Aaron Rodgers has decided to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026 and is expected to sign a one-year deal worth up to $25 million, ESPN reported on Saturday night.

According to ESPN, he will receive about $22 million to $23 million in base salary with incentives that would push the total to $25 million.

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PM Modi congratulates Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Iraq PM

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:59:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq.

PM Modi remarked that India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly committed to further strengthening our bilateral ties in all areas.

In a post on X, he said, 'Heartiest congratulations to Ali Falih Kadhim al-Z

US cancels troop deployment to Poland amid tensions with allies

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:57:18 GMT

The acting US Army chief of staff said commanders were instructed to reduce troop levels in Europe

The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy 4,000 troops to Poland amid growing tensions between President Donald Trump and US allies over policy toward Iran.

The Associated Press reported on Friday that some soldiers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division - along with Ab

Angels select OF Jose Siri, option Bryce Teodosio

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:25:08 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of outfielder Jose Siri on Saturday prior to the team's home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In corresponding transactions, outfielder Bryce Teodosio was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake and right-handed reliever Ben Joyce was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

Siri, a five-year MLB veteran known for his speed

Pistons look to close out Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers in Game 7

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:55:16 GMT

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Donovan Mitchell and Ausar Thompson will battle for the last word in their individual rivalry when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Detroit Pistons for a win-or-go-on-vacation Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday night.

Each team has prevailed once on the opponent's court since the clubs each won twice at home to begin the best-of-seven.

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Report: FIFA, Iran hold talks ahead of World Cup

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:55:09 GMT

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FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom described his Saturday meeting with the head of Iran's Football Federation (FFIRI) as 'constructive' as concerns about the nation's participation in next month's World Cup have not abated.

Grafstrom met with FFIRI President Mehdi Taj in Istanbul and told Reuters he was confident about Iran competing in the United States, de

Mets place RHP Clay Holmes on IL with fibula fracture

Sat, 16 May 2026 20:25:13 GMT

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The New York Mets placed right-hander Clay Holmes on the 15-day injured list Saturday after he fractured his right fibula when he was hit by a comebacker in Friday's game against the New York Yankees.

In a corresponding move, right-hander Joey Gerber was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.

Holmes was hit by a 111.1-mph line drive from Spencer Jones in the f