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Sunday, May 31

The Beaufort castle which sits atop a hill, with two flags flying from the top of the castle - an Israeli flag and what appears to be a flag of the Golani Brigade - on a sunny day in southern Lebanon on Sunday.
PoliticsMay 31, 2026

Israel Seizes Strategic Beaufort Castle as Ground Offensive Against Hezbollah Intensifies

Israeli forces have captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in the campaign to secure the border against Hezbollah's persistent aggression.

A Misak Indigenous woman casts her vote during the presidential election, at the Guambia Indigenous Reserve, Cauca department, Colombia
PoliticsMay 31, 2026

Colombia at a Crossroads: Voters Decide Between Socialist Failure and Conservative Restoration

Colombian voters are heading to the polls to determine the country's future, choosing between the socialist legacy of the Petro administration and conservative candidates promising a crackdown on drug cartels and a renewed partnership with

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Type 88 surface-to-ship missile launcher fires during the Joint Task Force (JTF) Maritime Strike, part of Balikatan
Foreign PolicyMay 31, 2026

Japan Defies Beijing's Propaganda, Calls Out China's Massive Military Build-up

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi forcefully pushed back against Chinese accusations of remilitarization, pointing to the reality of China's own rapid, opaque military expansion as the true threat to regional stability.

Saturday, May 30

Daniel Noboa delivers a speech during a military ceremony, while wearing a suit and sash
EconomyMay 30, 2026

Ecuadorian President Noboa Challenges Colombian Leftists by Backing Pro-Security Candidate

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has drawn the ire of Colombia's outgoing left-wing administration by promising to lift tariffs and cooperate on security with a conservative presidential candidate.

Marcia Lucas and her fellow Oscar winners Richard Chew and Paul Hirsch holding their golden trophies at the 1978 Academy Awards
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026

Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning editor who helped define the Star Wars legacy, dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, the Academy Award-winning editor who provided the narrative structure and emotional heart for the original Star Wars films, has died at the age of 80.

Forensic investigators examine the location of impact after a Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati, eastern Romania
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026

Russian Drone Strike Hits Romanian City, Exposing Vulnerabilities on NATO's Eastern Flank

A Russian drone attack on the Romanian city of Galati has damaged a residential building, fueling local fears and highlighting the escalating risks posed by Moscow's ongoing aggression.

Composite image showing on the left damage and debris, and on the right, a man with white hair wearing a brown top
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026

Russian drone strike on Romanian soil exposes the reality of unchecked aggression

A Russian drone struck a civilian apartment complex in Romania, injuring two people and forcing local residents to confront the immediate threat posed by the ongoing war.

Trump
PoliticsMay 30, 2026

Presidential Physicals: Vital Health Check or Political Theater?

While annual presidential physicals are framed as routine health check-ups, they serve as a critical tool for projecting strength and vitality in an era of heightened scrutiny regarding the age of our national leaders.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 30, 2026
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026

Hegseth to Asian Allies: Stop Freeloading and Build Real Combat Power

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the Pacific while bluntly warning Asian allies that they must increase their own military spending and stop relying on American strength alone.

John Healey speaks and gestures with his hands at a podium at the US embassy, flanked by Richard Marles and Pete Hegseth. The US, UK and Australia flags are posted behind them.
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026

AUKUS Alliance Accelerates Underwater Drone Program to Counter Global Threats

The AUKUS partners have launched a new underwater drone initiative to bolster maritime defense and protect vital undersea cables from increasing threats.

US President Donald Trump
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026

Trump Holds Firm: No Deal With Iran Without Total Nuclear Disarmament

President Trump is refusing to finalize a ceasefire framework with Iran, insisting that the regime must permanently abandon its nuclear program and clear the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S. will consider any further diplomatic progress.