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Contacts underway to halt Israeli escalation before Washington talks
Diplomatic contacts are underway to stop Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon ahead of a third round of US-mediated talks between Beirut and Tel Aviv, a senior Lebanese source told Anadolu. Truce guarantees are being discussed amid ongoing field violations.
13 May 2026

US blockade redirects 67 vessels from Iranian ports: CENTCOM
US Central Command said Wednesday that American naval forces have redirected 67 commercial vessels attempting to access Iranian ports over the past four weeks under a maritime blockade, adding that warning shots were fired at two commercial ships earlier this week to enforce compliance.
13 May 2026
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Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Xi amid Iran war
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to begin a three-day state visit featuring summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with the Israel-Iran war, Taiwan arms sales, and trade disputes topping an agenda that also includes the fate of imprisoned Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
13 May 2026
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Trump calls Venezuela ‘51st state’ in social media post
US President Donald Trump posted on social media depicting Venezuela as America’s 51st state. In a separate post, he attacked “fake news media” over Iran war coverage, falsely claiming the US had sunk all 159 Iranian naval vessels.
13 May 2026
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China warns against US-Taiwan military ties ahead of Trump-Xi talks
China's Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday warned that it firmly opposes any military ties between the United States and Taiwan, reiterating that the self-ruled island is an internal matter as US President Donald Trump prepares to discuss a delayed $14 billion weapons package with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
13 May 2026
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US lawmaker says America lost 39 aircraft in Iran war, citing report
Democratic Congressman Ed Case told a Senate hearing that the US has lost 39 aircraft since the war with Iran began on February 28, citing a defense report. A Pentagon official declined to confirm the losses, saying repair costs are “very hard to calculate.”
13 May 2026
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Trump vows to free remaining political prisoners in Venezuela
Trump told reporters on Tuesday that Washington will secure the release of all remaining political prisoners in Venezuela, claiming the South American country is undergoing an economic transformation backed by major US energy firms and praising Acting President Delcy Rodriguez's leadership.
13 May 2026
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Trump: Media criticism of Iran war is 'virtual treason'
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused media outlets critical of his administration's war against Iran of committing "virtual treason," claiming the coverage aids the enemy and gives Tehran false hope amid stalled ceasefire negotiations.
13 May 2026
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Trump-Xi summit to focus on Iran and Hormuz tensions
US President Donald Trump said he plans to hold extensive talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Iran and regional security during their upcoming summit in Beijing. While insisting Washington can manage the crisis without outside assistance, Trump acknowledged China’s growing influence over Iranian oil trade and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.
12 May 2026
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Iran sets five conditions for new US talks
Iran will not resume negotiations with the United States unless five trust-building conditions are met, including ending the war, lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, paying war compensation, and recognising Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fars News Agency.
12 May 2026
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US in talks with Denmark for new Greenland military bases
The United States is negotiating with Denmark to open three new military bases in southern Greenland, according to the BBC. The talks aim to defuse tensions after President Trump’s threat to take the island “the easy way or the hard way.”
12 May 2026
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Venezuela acting president rejects Trump 51st state remarks
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said Venezuela will defend its independence after US President Donald Trump suggested making it the 51st state, speaking at the International Court of Justice regarding a territorial dispute with Guyana.
12 May 2026
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Trump orders aggressive leak probe over Iran war media reports
President Trump’s private complaints about media leaks regarding the Iran war have prompted the Justice Department to launch an aggressive investigation, including plans to seek subpoenas targeting reporters involved in sensitive national security stories, according to the Wall Street Journal.
12 May 2026
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Trump weighs resuming military action against Iran
President Trump is reportedly growing frustrated with Iran’s handling of negotiations and is increasingly considering resuming military operations halted since April. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and some Pentagon officials are pushing for targeted strikes to weaken Tehran’s position.
12 May 2026
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Trump administration seeks to maintain 10% global tariffs during appeal
The Trump administration has asked a federal trade court to pause a ruling that invalidated President Donald Trump's 10% global tariffs, warning that thousands of importers could challenge the levies if the decision takes effect more broadly.
12 May 2026
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Trump to raise Taiwan arms sales with Xi in Beijing
US President Donald Trump said Monday he will discuss American arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to Beijing, as the two leaders prepare to meet amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and the prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran.
11 May 2026
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US says 62 commercial vessels redirected under Iran naval blockade
US Central Command said on Monday that 62 commercial vessels have been redirected and four disabled under a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic, as regional tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz following weeks of conflict between Washington and Tehran.
11 May 2026
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Trump: Iran ceasefire on ‘massive life support’
President Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire with Iran is on “massive life support,” calling Tehran’s latest response a “piece of garbage.” He criticised Iran for taking four days to deliver a “very simple” reply, while still holding out hope for a diplomatic solution.
11 May 2026
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Trump brings tech and finance chiefs for China summit
US President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing this week alongside 17 senior executives from major American corporations, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, as Washington seeks to reset economic dialogue with China amid ongoing trade and technology disputes.
11 May 2026
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Trump to visit China as global tensions reshape agenda
US President Donald Trump is set to travel to Beijing on May 13-15 for his first China visit in nearly nine years, as Washington and Beijing seek dialogue amid mounting disputes over trade, Taiwan and the Middle East crisis following the Iran conflict.
11 May 2026
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