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PoliticsMay 30, 2026

Pam Bondi Defends Transparency Record in Epstein Files Probe

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended her department's handling of the Epstein files before the House Oversight Committee, maintaining that the Justice Department fulfilled its legal obligations under the Epstein Files Transparency Act

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Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026

Ukraine’s AI-Powered Drone Campaign Decimates Russian Supply Lines

Ukraine is utilizing cutting-edge AI-enabled drone technology to strike Russian supply convoys deep behind enemy lines, effectively disrupting the fuel, food, and ammunition needed to sustain the invasion.

Ghanaian Member of Parliament and sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, addresses the press on the day lawmakers vote on the bill, in Accra, Ghana.
PoliticsMay 30, 2026

Ghana Stands Firm for Traditional Values with New Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

Ghana’s parliament has passed a robust bill to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities and their promotion, reaffirming the nation's commitment to traditional family structures despite pressure from international activist groups.

Friday, May 29

Four men in police vests, as well as a man in a white hazmat suit, a helmet and a face mask, are seen stood next to a building which has a hole in its side following the drone hit
Foreign PolicyMay 29, 2026

Russian Drone Strike Hits Romanian Residential Building, Escalating Regional Tensions

A Russian drone detonated against a Romanian apartment building, marking a dangerous escalation in the region that has prompted calls for increased NATO defense capabilities.

Shi Yongxin putting his palms together in a prayer position. He is wearing a yellow robe. File photo
Foreign PolicyMay 29, 2026

China’s 'CEO Monk' Sentenced to 24 Years for Massive Embezzlement Scheme

Shi Yongxin, the disgraced former abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzling over 282 million yuan and engaging in widespread bribery.

An in-game screenshot showing a male Korean soldier holding a gun with a building on fire behind him.
Foreign PolicyMay 29, 2026

Call of Duty's New Korean War Setting Sparks Predictable Outrage

The upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 features a campaign centered on a North Korean invasion of the South, prompting debate over whether a global gaming franchise should portray the unresolved tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

JD Vance speaking to reporters
Foreign PolicyMay 29, 2026

Vance: Nuclear Sticking Points Remain in Iran Negotiations

Vice President JD Vance confirmed that while the U.S. and Iran are nearing a potential agreement, critical disagreements regarding nuclear enrichment persist.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony commemorating Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers at the Military Cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.
Foreign PolicyMay 29, 2026

Netanyahu Orders IDF to Expand Control Over Gaza to 70 Percent

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the IDF to increase its operational control of Gaza to 70 percent, signaling a firm commitment to eliminating the terrorist threat regardless of previous ceasefire constraints.

Thursday, May 28

A soldier in camouflage uniform and four other people - two wearing black high-viz jackets and hats, and a woman with long hair and a white shirt and a man with a dark grey T-shirt look over a surrounding wall into what appears to be the gutted section of a building that has been damaged
Foreign PolicyMay 28, 2026

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Stronghold in Targeted Operation Against Iranian Militia Leader

Israel launched a targeted strike in Beirut aimed at a high-ranking Iranian militia commander as the IDF expands operations to neutralize Hezbollah's persistent threats.

US President Donald Trump (left) speaks next to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegset during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Washington. Photo: 26 May 2026
Foreign PolicyMay 28, 2026

Trump Keeps Iran on Edge as Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread

President Trump continues to exert maximum pressure on the Iranian regime, dismissing fraudulent ceasefire proposals while maintaining that failure to comply will result in decisive military consequences.

E. Jean Carroll exits the New York Federal Court after President Donald Trump appeared in court, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York.
PoliticsMay 28, 2026

DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into E. Jean Carroll Over Potential Perjury

The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll to determine if she committed perjury by concealing the source of the financial backing for her litigation against President Trump.

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