May 19th, 2026

• ​IEA Chief Warns Commercial Oil Inventories Are Falling Very Fast - He also highlighted that the spike in fertilizer and diesel prices comes at the start of the travel and planting season
• US Treasury Extends Temporary Waiver for Vulnerable Nations To Access Russian Oil Stranded at Sea
• Strait of Hormuz shutdown triggers $25 billion global economic loss - report
• Trump's Shipping Insurance Flops As Iran Reportedly Launches Bitcoin-Based Insurance For Hormuz
• How Trump and Iran use the same industry networks for their growing crypto empires - Data shows Iran's crypto exchange has processed at least $2.3 billion on the same two blockchains that the Trump family used to prop up their fledgling World Liberty Financial
• Trump Rips Media over Iran Coverage: 'They Have Gone Absolutely Crazy'
• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Makes Surprising Public Admission About 'Harm' Suffered from US Attacks, Time to 'Face Reality'
• Report: Trump losing patience as Iran launches Hormuz authority body - An American source tells Al Jazeera that Tehran has days - not weeks - to break the diplomatic deadlock, as the US and Israel step up preparations for a renewed strike
• Iranian Media Claims It Presented 14-Point Ceasefire Plan to U.S. Via Pakistan
• Trump delays Iran attack as diplomatic push intensifies: Military ready at 'moment's notice'
• Trump says he's postponing 'scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow' at Middle East leaders' request
• Trump Asked by Leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar to 'Hold Off' on Attack of Iran
• Trump says US attack on Iran called off after Gulf assurances that deal now possible - After US official said to warn of 'conversation through bombs,' president claims attack planned for Tuesday will be back on if deal blocking Iran from obtaining nukes not reached
• Iran says uranium enrichment off table in talks with US - In the face of President Donald Trump's threats, Iran is hardening its position and taking the issue of nuclear enrichment off the negotiating table. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said: "We do not fear the enemy's threats. We believe in what we have and are preparing plans for confrontation."
• Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, jet squadron to Saudi Arabia as Iran war tensions escalate
• Pakistan sends thousands of troops, jet squadron to Saudi Arabia Iran war - The deployment is described as a substantial, combat-capable force intended to support Saudi Arabia's military if the kingdom comes under further attack
• Israel built two secret bases in Iraq, one also used during 12-Day Iran War last year - Discovery of secret site by Bedouin led to his death, clash with Iraqi forces
• Iran police chief claims regime arrested more than 6,500 suspected 'elements linked to the enemy' - Radan also claimed that the regime's security forces had killed "166 armed and professional thieves" who were taking advantage of wartime conditions and who resisted arrest
• US refueling aircraft to stay at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027 - The aircraft and US military personnel required to operate them will be stationed in and around Ben-Gurion Airport and are already creating significant logistical challenges for the airport
• US weighs secure AI base in Israel's Negev to counter China - report
• IDF's answer to Hezbollah: A blue-and-white explosive drone - In a rather modest building somewhere in Israel, a startup in IDF uniform is developing technologies for soldiers on the front lines, including a new type of drone that troops today do not fight without
• Unusual elimination deep in Lebanon - IDF strikes Islamic Jihad commander in Baalbek area, 100 kilometers from the Israel border
• IDF kills Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in targeted strike in Lebanon - Halim spearheaded the integration of PIJ terrorists into Hezbollah's combat operations, according to the IDF
• Lebanon's death toll tops 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah
• Arabic news outlet under fire for interviewing IDF about Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon
• Israel's MDA launches mental health emergency unit amid surge in crisis calls after Oct 7
• Israeli Navy intercepts vessels in Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus coast - Livestream abruptly ends after Israeli commandos board boat; at least 39 of over 50 boats intercepted; Netanyahu says organizers failed to get desired publicity
• IDF naval commandos begin seizure of Gaza-bound flotilla - Forces board vessels linked to IHH as Foreign Ministry calls the convoy a Hamas-serving "provocation" with no humanitarian purpose.
• Despite ongoing court petitions, IDF greenlights death penalty for terrorists in Judea & Samaria - Controversial law is still likely to be struck down by High Court
• PM Netanyahu attempts to get Haredi draft exemption law passed before dissolution of Knesset - Military says manpower shortage of 12,000 soldiers will increase in 2027
• IDF struggles to throttle endless feed of soldiers posting misdeeds on social media - Troops keep recording their own misconduct, including smashing a statue of Jesus in Lebanon, but the army claims progress in curbing posts that fuel international criticism and risk operational security
• New bill aims to make it harder to indict senior officials, including PM, ministers - Clause requiring permission from judge and special committee to investigate top figures added to MK Rothman's draft on splitting AG's role, further limiting checks on power
• Israel launches incentive plan to encourage foreign embassy relocations to Jerusalem
• Archaeologists uncover new evidence at Sea of Galilee site, strengthening case for ancient Bethsaida
• Report: Sen. Cornyn Funded Islamic Group Linked to Planned Texas Muslim Community, Terrorism, Antisemitism
• Lone rabbi speaking at mass DC prayer rally calls antisemitism 'utterly un-American'
• Social media is fueling UK's antisemitism problem, says investigative journalist David Collier
• Anti-Israel Croatian president refusing to sign off on new Israeli envoy - Zoran Milanovic, who has accused Israel of 'terrorism' and said he didn't want Israeli or Iranian 'infections and germs' in country, is currently feuding with his right-wing government
• US, Nigeria strike ISIS fighters again from the air after killing senior leader - AFRICOM says the strikes diminish ISIS's capacity to plan attacks threatening US and partner security
• Baltic Drone Scare: After the Whole Latvian Government Collapsed Over Stray Ukrainian Drone Strikes, Lithuania Is Also Finding Crashed Craft From Kiev
• Communist Dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel Threatens 'Bloodbath' Against America as Cuba Stockpiles 300+ Russian and Iranian Drones in Desperate Panic Under Trump's Crushing Pressure
• Trump pursues 'strategic stability' with China, downplays conflicts over Taiwan and land ownership
• German Chancellor: US No Longer 'Land of Opportunity'; Wouldn't Recommend His Kids Move There, Cites 'Deteriorating Social Conditions'
• Seattle Democrat Who Welcomed New 'Socialist' Mayor Now 'Gravely Concerned' About Businesses Fleeing the City
• Trump administration creates $1.776 billion fund for allies of the president after he drops lawsuit against IRS
• Fury as Trump gets $1.8bn taxpayer payout from his own government: 'Stunning act of corruption'
• Trump's $1.7B IRS deal fuels impeachment talk and backlash
• Rep. Thomas Massie confronts the full force of Trump's wrath in a Republican primary - The Kentucky Republican has emerged as perhaps the president's most critical primary target after bucking him on issues ranging from budget legislation to the Epstein files
• A GOP primary has become a costly battle over Israel. Will it matter in the long run? Pro-Israel groups are spending millions to unseat Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, but his defeat may not be dead end for GOP opponents of Israel, whose numbers seem to be growing
• Trump Asks DOJ to Launch Investigation Into Maryland After 500,000 Mail-In Ballots Were Sent Out in "Error"
• RNC Chair Joe Gruters Announces 130 Lawsuits Filed Across 32 States to Stop Democrat Election Shenanigans - as President Trump Deploys Army of Election Lawyers to Stop The Steal
• Woman Caught on O'Keefe Undercover Camera Illegally Paying People to Register to Vote on Skid Row Federally Charged
• Jury Rules Against Elon Musk in His Feud with Sam Altman's OpenAI, Saying He Filed His Lawsuit Too late
• Ex-Google CEO Can Barely Get A Word Out About AI As He's Booed And Heckled - Eric Schmidt tried to tell the University of Arizona graduating class that they should try to shape the future of AI
• PA Sen McCormick says AI bringing 'most consequential moment of change' in history
• 'More real than real': Why deep-fake political ads are fooling older Americans
• Barnes & Noble CEO backs selling AI-written books in stores
• Robotaxi Rebellion: 50 Waymo Self-Driving Cars Circle Atlanta Neighborhood for Hours at a Time
• The FBI Wants to Buy Nationwide Access to License Plate Readers
• A Giant Robot To Be Piloted That Can Smash Through Walls - From the Screens of Science Fiction To Real Life
• 5.7 magnitude earthquake hits near Port-Vila, Vanuatu
• 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits the Bouvet Island region
• 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Liuzhou, China
• Bezymianny volcano in Russia erupts to 30,000ft
• Sabancaya volcano in Peru erupts to 26,000ft
• Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 22,000ft
• Sangay volcano in Ecuador erupts to 20,000ft
• Central Bismarck Sea volcano in Papua New Guinea erupts to 19,000ft
• Purace volcano in Colombia erupts to 18,000ft
• Dukono volcano in Indonesia erupts to 16,000ft
• Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft
• Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 15,000ft
• Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 14,000ft
• Mayon volcano in Indonesia erupts to 10,000ft
• Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines erupts to 10,000ft
• 25 tornadoes reported in central United States, damage in Iowa and Nebraska
• Large dust storm produces near-zero visibility along I-70 during severe storms in Kansas
• Stranded sailor accidentally started largest wildfire this year in California: U.S. Coast Guard - The 67-year-old man had crashed his sailboat on some rocks and fired flares into the air to signal for help
• Reagan Library Evacuated as California Sandy Fire Spreads
• Sandy Fire in Simi Valley: More than 1,300 acres scorched, evacuations expanded
• State of Disaster Emergency declared for Colorado as Sharpe Fire grows to over 11,400 ha (28,000 acres)
• 4 highlights from Rededicate 250: 'We pray mercy upon our land'
• Chicago pastor gathers hundreds of men to declare violence-free zone on South Side - Project H.O.O.D. brought together pastors, fathers, mentors and former gang members from across Chicago
• Austria Shock Poll: 41% of Muslim Youth in Vienna Say Religious Law Comes Before National Law
• 5 dead, including teen gunmen, at San Diego Islamic Center; hate motive probed
• Active shooter threat at San Diego Islamic Center neutralized after massive police response
• Austin shooting suspect named, timeline of terror revealed after teens' alleged 28-hour, 12-attack rampage
• US Jewish groups say Islamic Center shooting proves need for federal security funding - Michigan synagogue targeted in recent ramming attack says images out of California 'all too familiar to us'; chair of state's Legislative Jewish Caucus calls out Islamophobia
• Spotsylvania County, VA Commonwealth's Attorney Slams Democrat Gun Grab as "Unconstitutional" - Vows He Will Not Enforce Radical So-Called "Assault Weapons" Ban or Public Carry Restrictions
• ICE officer charged with four counts of assault in Minnesota shooting of Venezuelan immigrant - A state prosecutor said the officer fired through the front door of a residence, with the bullet going through the man's leg and lodging in the wall of a child's bedroom
• Biden-Released Illegal Alien Accused of Repeatedly Raping 12-Year-Old Girl
• Guatemalan illegal immigrant in Oregon sentenced to over 2 years for child sex crimes
• "That Might Make a Good Meal!" - Trump Backed AZ Congressional Candidate Jay Feely Defends Haitians Eating Pets, Calls Trump's Comments "Derogatory"
• Christopher Leahy charged with first-degree murder of trans UW student, cops say crime not 'motivated by hate'
• Democrat NY Congressional Candidate Backed by Radical Mamdani Pushing "Trans Bill of Rights" - Wants Taxpayers to Foot the Bill for Surgeries, Housing and More
• XX-XY Athletics mocks California's policy of giving 2 medals when trans athlete wins girls' competition after AB Hernandez sweeps championships
• Victor Reacts: Elon Musk Humiliates the UN for Not Knowing What a Woman Is
• Ebola Outbreaks in Africa Trigger Global Health Emergency, US Travel Warnings
• Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed more than 110
• Officials: Canadian Becomes First Positive Hantavirus Case in North America After Cruise Ship Outbreak
• 63% of Americans believe US officials covered up Covid origins: Rasmussen poll