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Verified updates, analysis, and geolocation.

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2026-05-28 02:28:15 UTC

The Trump administration is pursuing funding deals with a group of drone companies as part of its effort to increase domestic production and lower the costs of the increasingly vital weapons. - WSJ

2026-05-27 21:29:06 UTC

Trump says the US will "blow up" Oman if it doesn't behave.
https://blossom.primal.net/ffbe76bb480237ff732f43a1325271ebc39dbb38e3faedd8a43ef70bda21a6b0.mp4

2026-05-27 20:22:03 UTC

Speaking during today’s Cabinet Meeting at the White House, President Trump threatened to “blow up” Oman, a close long-time ally of the United States in the Middle East, if they do not “behave” regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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2026-05-25 02:10:42 UTC

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People keep promising “the list is coming” and nothing ever drops. At this point, talk is cheap.

2026-05-25 02:04:49 UTC

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) says he will publicly read the names of Epstein clients before leaving Congress, adding that there will be no high-level arrests while Todd Blanche and Kash Patel remain in power.
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2026-05-24 19:12:59 UTC

According to Barak Ravid of Axios, citing sources familiar with the matter, U.S. President Donald Trump told several Arab leaders during a phone call today that, should a U.S.-Iran agreement be finalized, he would like them to join a broader peace framework with Israel.
Trump has long promoted an expansion of the Abraham Accords, including the possibility of Saudi-Israeli normalization and a wider Arab-Israeli rapprochement initiative.
According to the report, however, the proposal was not well received by the other participants on the call, with Trump’s request reportedly met with silence.
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2026-05-24 19:09:05 UTC

According to reports from N12, the emerging framework for a potential agreement between the United States and Iran could include several major provisions:
1. Iran would clear naval mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz.
2. The United States would gradually ease its naval blockade.
3. Iran would regain the ability to freely export oil.
4. Frozen Iranian assets would be released incrementally in exchange for Iranian concessions.
5. Negotiations would continue regarding limits on Iran’s nuclear program.
6. Iran has reportedly agreed in principle to give up its uranium stockpile and suspend uranium enrichment activities.
However, Iranian state-affiliated media outlets have denied reports concerning points five and six, disputing claims that Tehran agreed to restrictions involving its uranium stockpile or enrichment program.

2026-05-24 19:07:27 UTC

Iran has warned that a proposed agreement with the United States “will be completely cancelled” if Washington insists on linking access to more than $100 billion in frozen Iranian assets to additional nuclear concessions, according to Tasnim News Agency. Tehran reportedly rejects any such linkage.
Meanwhile, the White House has walked back earlier claims that a deal was “largely negotiated,” with senior U.S. officials now cautioning that the agreement could still collapse.
U.S. President Donald Trump also appeared to shift tone, moving from saying a deal could come “shortly” yesterday to emphasizing today that “time is on our side,” while insisting that the blockade and pressure campaign against Iran would remain fully in place. Tehran, however, continues to maintain that lifting the blockade is a prerequisite for any final agreement.

2026-05-24 19:06:59 UTC

Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry published video of air defense batteries positioned around Hajj pilgrimage sites.
https://blossom.primal.net/e0ae64513887e4dd0e7e9bf7a5cf12b49a09e8aa47918402205686e7f391a2b2.mp4

2026-05-24 19:02:56 UTC

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At least one person was injured after a nearby strike blew debris down an elevator shaft into a metro station used as a bomb shelter.
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2026-05-24 19:00:08 UTC

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Luk'yanivsʹka Square shopping center leveled by a Russian airstrike:
POV: 50.461896, 30.482121
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2026-05-24 18:58:02 UTC

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The Lukyanivka district of Kyiv saw heavy damage, with a shopping center/office complex taking a direct missile hit.
https://blossom.primal.net/b4d31676831adfd5a16f0dde0a6d285283014df7b868041f49bffa1e742b79cb.mp4

2026-05-24 18:57:13 UTC

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Cherkasy, just down the Dnieper from Kyiv, saw major damage from a Russian drone raid, with a 9-story apartment building hit by a Russian Shahed attack drone.
https://blossom.primal.net/f4fe59985a6ec7979aa71cb75a2bb3da075e1a705d1f99f522425d9bf58d6a17.mp4

2026-05-24 18:55:48 UTC

Russia carried out a massive air attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, overnight, hitting dozens of targets, including multiple apartment buildings.
Seen here, a local resident films a Russian missile barely miss his building.
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2026-05-24 18:47:34 UTC

Ukraine's 15th Artillery Brigade "Black Forest" located and destroyed a rare Russian 5N63S target illumination and guidance radar, a key component of Russia's S-300/400 air defense systems, the unit reports.
https://blossom.primal.net/79b1d20c8f6f6d83e99c20e319aaf57d6126d93737364a72aacd8b6f21ebfa1e.mp4

2026-05-23 23:59:58 UTC

Russian forces appear to have struck Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, with an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile.
Seen here, Oreshnik submunitions rain down on Kyiv.
https://blossom.primal.net/bb5a4c1a61caa132150897b33b2ab97b29a903b8f43cab364f85924de63b0bbb.mp4

2026-05-23 08:22:00 UTC

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GM 🫡

2026-05-23 08:21:30 UTC

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Brutally 💀

2026-05-23 08:19:57 UTC

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U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) on the NYP report that "Ivanka Trump was targeted for assassination by an IRGC trained terrorist."
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2026-05-23 08:15:46 UTC

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Air defenses worked overnight in Novorossiysk. Novorossiysk port was attacked with hits reported.
https://blossom.primal.net/db6bfa03a72c284dbcc532ed84446f4060f88204a1663e5075fbdf325840f716.mp4

2026-05-23 03:47:04 UTC

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The Grushovaya oil terminal is (was) a major oil depot near Novorossiysk, part of the Black Sea export chain linking Russian pipeline-borne oil to coastal export terminal infrastructure.
Location (44.749098, 37.878696)
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2026-05-23 03:46:28 UTC

Ukrainian attack drones successfully hit a major Russian oil storage facility in the hills above Novorossiysk tonight, setting it ablaze.
A massive fire has been reported at the Grushovaya oil terminal by locals, and can be seen consuming the facility via NASA's FIRMS.
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2026-05-23 01:57:28 UTC

According to CBS, citing sources familiar with the matter, the United States is actively preparing for the possible resumption of strikes against Iran, though no final decision had been made as of this afternoon.
The report also states that members of the intelligence community and military have canceled Memorial Day weekend plans as defense and intelligence officials update recall rosters and coordinate the repositioning of personnel out of the region. Similar measures were reportedly implemented previously to reduce the exposure of U.S. personnel to potential Iranian retaliatory attacks.
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2026-05-23 01:56:32 UTC

According to The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials familiar with the matter, President Donald Trump told aides during a National Security Team meeting earlier today that he wanted to allow more time for diplomacy with Iran before considering further action.
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2026-05-23 01:55:44 UTC

A United States Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron 26 (VP-26) flies over the Kantō Mountains in southern Japan on May 15, 2026.
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2026-05-23 01:55:05 UTC

According to an exclusive report by the New York Post, Ivanka Trump was allegedly targeted in an assassination plot tied to a member of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reportedly in retaliation for the 2020 killing of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.
https://blossom.primal.net/b848d2a4db9e516c71be6802cf9bbd9c33d10ff6d0faa30bfaeb6f7802d73b9f.jpg

2026-05-23 00:35:15 UTC

Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk is under major Ukrainian drone attack tonight, with numerous explosions and fire reported.
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2026-05-23 00:33:13 UTC

Donald Trump posts AI clip throwing Stephen Colbert in the dumpster:
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2026-05-22 18:36:50 UTC

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Fox News reports that Gabbard has notified President Trump she intends to resign in order to support her husband, Abraham Williams, who was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer, with her expected to soon depart her position as U.S. Director of National Intelligence.
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2026-05-22 18:35:59 UTC

Tulsi Gabbard has submitted her resignation as U.S. Director of National Intelligence, according to early reporting by Fox News.
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2026-05-22 13:41:37 UTC

Pentagon releases 2nd batch of UFO files, including footage of UAP over Syria showing "instantaneous acceleration."
https://blossom.primal.net/8570e97005c347322d7a9a5ee686b2b90a7d0447e63e70b404a3186ab20dca62.mp4

2026-05-21 21:47:54 UTC

SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis Donovan is meeting with Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon today at Hegseth’s request, source tells MS NOW, as USS Nimitz arrived in the Caribbean this week amid heightened tensions w/ Cuba.

2026-05-21 21:46:30 UTC

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It should be noted that Nawrocki was voted in last year around the same time of year, so it’s yet unclear what actually prompted the announcement.

2026-05-21 21:46:01 UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will deploy an additional 5,000 troops to Poland following the election victory of his endorsed candidate, Karol Nawrocki.
The deployment would further strengthen the U.S. military presence along NATO’s eastern flank amid ongoing security concerns tied to the war in neighboring Ukraine.
It remains unclear whether the forces being sent to Poland will come from the 5,000 U.S. troops previously expected to be withdrawn from Germany or whether the move represents a net increase in overall American troop levels in Europe.
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2026-05-20 17:47:09 UTC

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from the USS Tripoli (LHA 7) amphibious ready group (ARG) conducted a boarding operation of the Iranian-flagged motor tanker (M/T) Celestial Sea in the Gulf of Oman in support of the U.S. blockade of Iran. Following a search, U.S. forces released the vessel, directing its crew away from Iranian ports. To date, U.S. forces have redirected 91 vessels during the blockade, disabling 4 more.
https://blossom.primal.net/034dc6f755e67f2cb5e1fc62c0061d6226131b25b602345fa40ab3a4b7cf388a.mp4

2026-05-20 17:08:10 UTC

Trump on Iran: “The only question is, do we go and finish it up? Are they going to be signing a document? Let's see what happens.”
https://blossom.primal.net/898b88c54b3b5f92bbc472c7d65af3fd710a225e18fad5ced5abe5d223312720.mp4

2026-05-20 17:05:53 UTC

Trump:
Venezuela used to be a really great country 20 years ago.
Some lunatics would like to take this country way, way left and destroy it. But we are not going to let that happen. We are not letting that happen
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2026-05-20 14:57:37 UTC

Trump:
I’m right now at 99% in Israel. I could run for prime minister, so maybe after I do this, I’ll go to Israel and run for prime minister.
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2026-05-20 14:56:22 UTC

A snapshot of the Ukrainian frontline force, as an unmanned ground cargo robot trundles by a heavy bomber drone in between missions.
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2026-05-20 02:30:24 UTC

The United States has announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Europe, including 4,000 personnel currently stationed in Poland.
Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, said the reduction will involve the return of an armored brigade to the United States. The brigade, consisting of roughly 4,000 soldiers, had been deployed in Poland.
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2026-05-19 23:39:05 UTC

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A U.S. indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro is expected to be announced Wednesday in Miami, two federal sources familiar with the investigation told NBC News.
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2026-05-19 23:36:45 UTC

According to reports, drones attacked the occupied city of Snizhne in the Donetsk region. The strike likely hit a deployment site of Russian occupation troops on the territory of a mine or targeted facilities used by the Russians for military purposes. Massive destruction and a large fire were reported at the impact site.
https://blossom.primal.net/a5b722eae98416c6e0e85103ce5d11d005f8deaf81607a391769ef6c634df723.mp4

2026-05-19 23:35:17 UTC

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Video shows shooters Cain Clark and Caleb Velasquez firing out of their vehicle outside the Islamic Center of San Diego yesterday. - USA Today
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2026-05-19 23:34:30 UTC

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Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Velasquez, 18, live-streamed their attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego yesterday.
New photos were obtained via the California Post. Additionally, a small clip of the livestream circulated which showed Cain Clark fatally shooting himself. (Which is from the 3rd screenshot)
Both attackers shot and killed 3 people before killing themselves.
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2026-05-19 23:30:37 UTC

Video from yesterday’s attack on a mosque in San Diego includes footage that was livestreamed by the two teenage suspects during the incident.
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2026-05-19 18:58:02 UTC

According to the Wall Street Journal, citing three U.S. officials, the U.S. seized an Iran-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean overnight. Per the report, the tanker in question, the Skywave, was targeted by U.S. sanctions subordinate to Economic Fury. The Majestic X and the Tifani were also seized by the U.S. in the Indian Ocean this past April.
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2026-05-19 16:44:13 UTC

A recent report from the Congressional Research Service detailed U.S. aircraft losses and damage sustained during Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
According to the report, the following aircraft were damaged or destroyed:
* Four Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft. Three were lost to friendly fire over Kuwait, while one was shot down during combat operations over Iran.
* One Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft. It sustained damage from Iranian ground fire but was able to return safely to base.
* One Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft. It was downed during combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) operations to recover the pilot and weapons systems officer of the downed F-15E.
* Seven Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft. Two were involved in a mid-air incident over Iraq, resulting in one crash and one damaged aircraft that returned to base. Six aircrew members were killed.
* One Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft. Initially reported as damaged at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia following an Iranian ballistic missile strike, later imagery suggests it was a total loss.
* Two Lockheed MC-130J Commando II special operations aircraft. Both were intentionally destroyed on the ground in Iran during CSAR operations.
* One Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter. It sustained damage from small-arms fire during rescue operations.
* Twenty-four General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper drones were lost throughout the campaign.
* One Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton crashed in an unspecified incident.
In total, 42 U.S. aircraft were damaged or destroyed during Operation Epic Fury, the majority of them MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft.

2026-05-19 16:41:39 UTC

Speaking to reporters this morning, President Trump gave several new details about the ballroom being constructed to replace the East Wing of the White House, the roof of which he says is inspired by architecture from Greek and Rome, and will provide snipers with a 360° view of the Nation’s Capital.
President Trump claims that the ballroom will be not only “drone-proof” but will also act as a drone port that will protect all of Washington. In addition to drone capabilities, Trump states that structure below the ballroom will extend over six stories underground, featuring a military hospital, research labs, and other facilities for use by the military in coordination with the White House.
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2026-05-19 15:52:07 UTC

Trump announces the White House ballroom roof will serve as a drone port with "unlimited drones."
Trump: "Drones are what's happening right now."
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2026-05-19 15:50:43 UTC

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2026-05-19 15:49:29 UTC

Putin has arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. - Chinese state media
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2026-05-19 15:47:55 UTC

Trump on the White House ballroom complex: Goes six stories underground with military facilities. "This was the one opportunity for the military to do something..."
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2026-05-19 15:41:33 UTC

Trump on Iran: "Whether it's popular or not popular, I have to do it, because I'm not going to let the world be blown up on my watch. It's not going to happen."
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2026-05-19 15:40:06 UTC

Trump says Chinese President Xi promised him China will not send weapons to Iran.
Trump: "President Xi has promised me he's not sending any weapons to Iran. That's a beautiful promise. I take him at his word."
Trump added that Xi "wants the Strait open."
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2026-05-19 14:51:40 UTC

Speaking to reporters outside the construction site of the White House Ballroom, U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Iran, criticizing what he described as Tehran’s unreliable negotiating tactics and suggesting that another “big hit” — referring to the possible resumption of military strikes against Iran — may be necessary.
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2026-05-19 14:48:36 UTC

🚨Gaza bound ship trying to reach Gaza gets intercepted by Israel Navy with warning shots.
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2026-05-19 14:43:56 UTC

According to the Financial Times, citing individuals familiar with the matter, Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that Russian President Vladimir Putin may ultimately come to regret his decision to invade Ukraine.
The report states that Xi made the remark during his recent summit with Trump in Beijing, marking a notable departure from his previous discussions with former U.S. President Joe Biden, in which he had not expressed such a view.
China has, however, provided increasing financial and material support to Russia since the launch of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This support has included the supply of dual-use technologies and components that indirectly bolster Russia’s military capabilities, as well as expanded economic cooperation that has helped Moscow mitigate the impact of sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union.
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2026-05-18 17:10:07 UTC

According to the IRGC-affiliated news outlet Tasnim, as a part of ongoing negotiations, the U.S. has proposed that OFAC sanctions against Iran be suspended. At the time of writing, such reports are not confirmed, but if true, the move could be a ‘good faith’ gesture to ease pressure on Iran and entice them to shift left or right on key points of contention.
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2026-05-17 23:14:16 UTC

While behind-the-scenes talks between Iran and the United States advance, with officials in the Trump Administration continuing to claim that progress is being made, traders on Polymarket remain skeptical of a new acceptable nuclear deal, as chances that Iran agrees to surrender its enriched uranium by December 31, 2026 having fallen to only 43%.
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2026-05-17 23:12:59 UTC

According to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense, 3 drones, entering Saudi airspace from Iraq, were intercepted earlier today. Per the release, “the Ministry of Defense reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place.”
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2026-05-17 23:09:20 UTC

Earlier tonight, a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper armed with several AGM-114R9X Hellfire missiles—commonly known as the “Flying Ginsu”—was reportedly shot down by Iranian-backed forces over Houthi-controlled western Yemen. Photos and videos circulating online appear to show wreckage consistent with an MQ-9.
Since the current conflict began in late 2023, more than 40 MQ-9 Reapers, with a combined value potentially exceeding $1 billion, are reported to have been lost to Iran and Iranian-backed proxy groups. Estimates indicate that at least 24 were downed over Iran, with an additional 15 to 18 destroyed by Houthis in Yemen.
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2026-05-17 14:34:16 UTC

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced that the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) Carrier Strike Group and personnel assigned to Carrier Strike Group Twelve have been awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their service in the Middle East during the recent conflict with Iran.
In his statement, Cao cited the coordinated engagement of 125 Iranian naval vessels, the launch of 207 Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles against targets in Iran, and more than 1,700 combat air sorties flown from the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
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2026-05-16 01:06:00 UTC

U.S. President Donald J. Trump said in remarks to Fox News and reporters aboard Air Force One that China has committed to purchasing 200 Boeing aircraft along with several hundred General Electric engines.
According to comments reported by The New York Times, Trump said the agreement involves “approximately 400 to 450 engines, 200 planes, and a promise of up to 750 if they do a good job.”
Chinese authorities have not yet publicly confirmed the reported purchase. If completed, The New York Times noted that it would represent Boeing’s largest aircraft sale to China in roughly a decade.
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2026-05-16 00:06:08 UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived back at the White House:
"All I can say is that was a great success... We made great deals. We did great trade deals... A lot of things have happened and you'll be hearing about them - but that was a tremendous success. I think it really was a historic moment."
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2026-05-15 20:43:34 UTC

The United States is taking steps to indict Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba and brother of Fidel, in connection with the downing of planes 30 years ago, U.S. officials tell CBS News.
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2026-05-15 20:42:41 UTC

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of the ceasefire declared by President Donald Trump on April 16, the U.S. State Department says.
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2026-05-15 03:15:15 UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump on Xi Jinping:
"They always criticize me when I say good things about certain leaders, and this one, but... he's led almost 1.5 billion people for a long time, and he's respected."
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2026-05-14 16:50:13 UTC

Rubio: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are currently the strongest and most powerful military force in all of Europe.
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2026-05-14 05:33:59 UTC

Footage of Ukrainian firefighters digging civilians out of a collapsed apartment block in Kyiv after it was hit by a Russian missile this morning.
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2026-05-14 05:33:01 UTC

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The Trump–Xi bilateral meeting has wrapped. The press pool estimates it lasted 2 hours and 15 minutes. President Xi is now meeting U.S. business leaders, CCTV reports.

2026-05-14 05:32:42 UTC

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump that if Taiwan is “mishandled,” the U.S. and China “will clash, or even come into conflict, pushing the entire relationship into a very dangerous situation,” CCTV reports.

2026-05-14 03:07:29 UTC

U.S. President Donald J. Trump speaks now, saying that he hopes that the U.S. and China can realize “reciprocal” deals on trade and other key areas of divergence between the two countries.
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2026-05-14 02:53:39 UTC

The U.S. National Anthem is played as the presidents of China and the U.S. meet at China’s Great Hall of the People.
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2026-05-14 02:52:25 UTC

U.S. President Donald J. Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at China’s Great Hall of the People
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2026-05-13 17:21:12 UTC

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has published a video highlighting the first month of the blockade of Iran in which American forces have redirected 67 merchant vessels in support of the operation while disabling 4 more that violated the blockade.
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2026-05-13 03:31:33 UTC

The UK and France chaired a meeting attended by 44 nations, including non-European nations, such as Bahrain, Australia, Japan, South Korea and others, on building out an international framework to provide security, through military means, for the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran has responded by saying that any military framework enacted by international state-actors will be treated as an escalation by Iranian decision-makers.
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2026-05-13 03:18:30 UTC

U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirming that Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, is accompanying him on Air Force One, along with a number of other industry and tech CEOs, to Beijing, China for his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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2026-05-12 18:55:52 UTC

The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh’s nomination to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Tuesday, with the chamber expected to confirm him separately as chair later this week.
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2026-05-12 18:21:34 UTC

Speaking to press outside the White House, U.S. President Trump said both he and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, are looking forward to the meeting in Beijing, China and that he has spoken to President Xi in preparation for the meeting.
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2026-05-12 14:20:59 UTC

President Donald J. Trump has posted a couple not so subtle messages to Iran to Truth Social this morning.
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2026-05-12 14:13:01 UTC

New reporting from CBS News indicates that the United States and Ukraine are working towards mutually agreeable terms on a new defense deal that would allow Ukraine to export defense and military technology to the U.S. in addition to entering into agreements with American companies to manufacture drones. This builds on the assistance that Ukraine has provided to the U.S. and allies during Operation Epic Fury.
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2026-05-12 14:11:30 UTC

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2026-05-12 14:10:23 UTC

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2026-05-12 14:08:47 UTC

Russian milbloggers confirm that Ukrainian Hornet mid-range strike drones are causing havoc to Russian supply lines deep behind the frontline.
The Russians have found that the drones are fairly jam-resistant and equipped with semi-autonomous targeting.
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2026-05-11 21:49:56 UTC

According to Axios, citing two U.S. officials, President Donald J. Trump is considering limited strikes against Iran in an effort to pressure Tehran into returning to nuclear negotiations.
One U.S. official said Trump may “tune them up a bit,” while another remarked, “I think we all know where this is going.” According to the report, one option under consideration would involve striking roughly 25% of the targets that the United States has identified but has not yet attacked.
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2026-05-11 20:53:34 UTC

According to The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, the United Arab Emirates has been conducting strikes against Iran. The report states that these operations included attacks on Iran’s refinery facilities on Lavan Island shortly after the announcement of the nominal ceasefire.
The Journal also reports that the United States was aware of the UAE’s involvement and quietly welcomed the participation of the UAE and potentially other Gulf states in offensive actions against Iran. The UAE has been the target of a significant number of Iranian missile and drone attacks during the conflict and has repeatedly stated that it reserves the right to respond to such attacks by any means necessary.
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2026-05-11 19:52:22 UTC

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the United States Department of the Treasury, has announced a new round of Iran-related sanctions targeting three Iranian individuals and nine organizations.
The sanctioned entities include four based in Hong Kong, four in the United Arab Emirates, and one in Oman.
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2026-05-11 17:00:52 UTC

Trump on the Iranian leadership: "They're very dishonorable people, the leadership. They just change their mind. I've had that in business many times. These people, you make a deal, and then they send you a document that takes five days to get there when it should've been there in 20 minutes."
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2026-05-11 01:20:45 UTC

"At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15." - China MFA spokesperson

2026-05-11 00:29:09 UTC

U.S. oil prices surge nearly 5% after President Donald Trump says he “doesn’t like” Iran’s response to the U.S. 14-point peace proposal. - TKL

2026-05-11 00:26:47 UTC

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released photos of Marines from the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducting helicopter insertion training on May 8.
The Marines practiced inserting from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter onto the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7).
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2026-05-10 19:10:45 UTC

In an interview with 60 Minutes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran has achieved “a great deal,” but is “not over.” He stated that Iran still retains enriched nuclear material, additional enrichment facilities need to be further degraded, and Iranian proxy groups remain active.
When asked how he envisions addressing Iran’s stockpile of enriched material, Netanyahu replied, “You go there and you take it out.”
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2026-05-10 19:09:40 UTC

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers here and passed on! 🫡

2026-05-10 19:08:36 UTC

According to a statement from United States Africa Command, the remains of one of the two U.S. soldiers who went missing off the coast of Morocco during African Lion 26 have been recovered and identified as First Lieutenant Lamont Key Jr.
1st Lt. Key was assigned to Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. The second soldier, whose name has not been released, remains missing.
The two soldiers disappeared after one fell into the water and others entered in an unsuccessful rescue attempt. AFRICOM stated that more than 1,000 U.S. and Moroccan military and civilian personnel are participating in the ongoing search operation.
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2026-05-10 19:07:35 UTC

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has made his first public comments since reports emerged that Iran delivered its response to the U.S. proposal through Pakistani mediators.
While Trump did not address the contents of the proposal directly, his remarks were sharply critical of what he described as the “games” Iran has played with previous administrations to secure concessions, suggesting the Iranian response was likely viewed as unacceptable by the White House.
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2026-05-08 22:59:17 UTC

Massive fire engulfs recycling plant in Henry County, Tennessee.
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2026-05-08 22:56:51 UTC

Trump on hantavirus:
"We have it. We have very good people looking at it. It seems to be okay. They know the virus very well. They've worked with it for a long time. They know it very well. Not easy to pass on. So we hope that's true."
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2026-05-07 21:46:25 UTC

According to a report from CBS, citing U.S. officials, the USS Truxtun (DDG 103) and the USS Mason (DDG 87) came under intense attack from Iranian fast attack boats, drones, and missiles in an engagement that has been characterized as far fiercer than the past engagement the two vessels were involved in. 5-inch deck guns, small-arms equipped personnel on board the vessels, aircraft, and CIWS were employed to repel Iranian attacks, per reports. Despite claims from Iran that they were struck, neither was hit during the engagement.
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2026-05-07 21:45:31 UTC

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that three U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers came under Iranian attack as they transited the Strait of Hormuz from the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman earlier today. The USS Mason (DDG-87), USS Truxtun (DDG-103), and USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115) conducted the transit and responded with self-defense strikes against multiple Iranian missiles, drones, and small craft.
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2026-05-07 21:44:48 UTC

According to Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin, citing a U.S. official, American forces carried out strikes earlier against targets near Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz region. Reuters later reported similar claims citing Griffin’s reporting and a senior U.S. official.
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