US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looked to ease Washington’s rocky relationship with the Vatican on Thursday in an amicable meeting with Pope Leo XIV. The talks followed US President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on the leader of the Catholic Church; just three days ago, Trump accused Leo of “endangering ...
Month: May 2026
China’s nuclear thinking has shiftedChina’s nuclear thinking has shifted
The swift buildup of China’s nuclear arsenal bucks conventional wisdom on the limits of Beijing’s ambitions. Mao Zedong called for building a small nuclear force, but Beijing’s approach to the weapons is not “as philosophically unique as once thought,” China nuclear expert Tong Zhao wrote in China Books Review, citing ...
Activists target massive SpaceX IPOActivists target massive SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk is poised to have “virtually unchecked executive authority” when SpaceX goes public this year, Reuters reported. Documents show SpaceX is looking to limit investors’ ability to challenge company management, as the rocket maker sets its sights on massive projects. SpaceX, set to be the largest IPO in history, ...
Businesses warn of lran war denting consumer sentimentBusinesses warn of lran war denting consumer sentiment
Major companies on Thursday warned that consumers globally will start pulling back on purchases, challenging the narrative of resilient spending despite the Iran war. Whirlpool pointed to a “recession-level industry decline,” caused in part by shoppers pulling back on big-ticket buys. Although fast food sales rose, McDonald’s warned of consumer ...
US awaits Iran response to truce plan as tensions flare in HormuzUS awaits Iran response to truce plan as tensions flare in Hormuz
The US and Iran are getting closer to an agreement to temporarily end hostilities, according to Pakistani officials, even as tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said negotiators were discussing a one-page plan to reopen Hormuz for a month, during which time they would try to reach a ...
ICE Plans to Develop Own Smart Glasses to ‘Supplement’ Its Facial Recognition AppICE Plans to Develop Own Smart Glasses to ‘Supplement’ Its Facial Recognition App
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is exploring developing a pair of smart glasses that would “supplement” the agency’s facial recognition Mobile Fortify application, which lets officers scan someone’s face to verify their citizenship, according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official. Another person who attended a conference where a ...
When will we know the results for the England, Scotland and Wales elections?When will we know the results for the England, Scotland and Wales elections?
Millions have voted in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England. ...
Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning elections in WalesLabour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning elections in Wales
Labour sources have told the BBC the party’s century-long winning run is expected to come to an end. ...
Middle East crisis live: Iranian state media reports ‘enemy units’ around strait of Hormuz came under missile fire after attack by US military on Iranian oil tankerMiddle East crisis live: Iranian state media reports ‘enemy units’ around strait of Hormuz came under missile fire after attack by US military on Iranian oil tanker
State broadcaster, citing unnamed military official, claims that units were forced to retreat The European Union is set to tell airlines the impact from the Iran war on tourism is not yet severe enough to justify emergency measures for the sector, draft EU guidelines seen by Reuters showed. “The current ...
US and Iran close to temporary truce, Pakistani officials claimUS and Iran close to temporary truce, Pakistani officials claim
Latest briefings float hope of basic deal that would keep peace and free shipping while further negotiations continue Middle East crisis – live updates The US and Iran are close to a temporary agreement to halt the war in the Middle East, officials in Pakistan claimed on Thursday, as diplomatic ...