Foreign PolicyMay 3, 2026
Trump Dismisses Iran's 'Peace' Proposal as Tehran Continues Nuclear Defiance
The President makes it clear that the regime in Tehran has yet to pay for decades of global instability.
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Sunday, May 3
Foreign PolicyMay 3, 2026
Ukraine Strikes Russian 'Shadow Fleet' as Moscow Continues Brutal Assault on Cities
Ukraine has launched a series of high-stakes drone strikes against Russian oil tankers and naval vessels, even as Moscow continues to target Ukrainian civilians with a relentless barrage of missiles and drones.
PoliticsMay 3, 2026
Resilient Economy Defies Global Energy Shock as Midterms Approach
The U.S. economy grew by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating remarkable resilience even as the conflict in Iran creates global energy price volatility.
Foreign PolicyMay 3, 2026
Trump administration moves to slash troop presence in Germany, signaling shift in European defense
The Pentagon is moving to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a strategic pivot that has sparked debate among lawmakers over the future of American military commitments in Europe.
PoliticsMay 3, 2026
Kenya Plunges Into Chaos as Political Elites Unleash Criminal Gangs
Kenya is facing a severe security crisis as entrenched political networks utilize organized criminal gangs to conduct violent attacks, threatening the stability of the nation ahead of the next election cycle.
Saturday, May 2
Foreign PolicyMay 2, 2026
Zelensky pivots to Gulf partnerships as Ukraine navigates shifting global conflicts
President Zelensky is leveraging Ukraine's battlefield experience in drone warfare to forge new defense partnerships with Gulf states, even as the nation faces ongoing pressure from the Russian war machine and an uncertain diplomatic landsc
Foreign PolicyMay 2, 2026
Clandestine Networks Smuggle Starlink Into Iran to Bypass Regime Blackouts
As the Iranian regime maintains a long-running national internet shutdown to suppress dissent, a covert network is smuggling Starlink terminals into the country to provide citizens with access to the global internet.
Foreign PolicyMay 2, 2026
Trump asserts authority: Ceasefire pauses War Powers clock in Iran conflict
President Trump has notified Congress that the ongoing ceasefire with Iran has paused the 60-day War Powers clock, asserting that his administration is not required to seek legislative authorization for military actions that have effectivel
Culture WarMay 2, 2026
Appeals Court Reins in Biden's Reckless Mail-Order Abortion Regime
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated in-person dispensing requirements for the abortion pill mifepristone, prompting the drug's manufacturer to scramble to the Supreme Court for relief.
Foreign PolicyMay 2, 2026
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon as Terror Group Violates Ceasefire
Thirteen individuals were reported killed in southern Lebanon following Israeli air strikes targeting Hezbollah military positions, as the terrorist organization continues to engage in combat despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Foreign PolicyMay 2, 2026
Trump Orders Withdrawal of 5,000 Troops from Germany Amid Standoff with Chancellor Merz
President Trump has directed the Department of Defense to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany following a public spat with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran and European military inaction.
Foreign PolicyMay 2, 2026
Trump Tightens the Screws on Cuba's Communist Regime
President Trump has signed an executive order imposing new sanctions on Cuban officials involved in corruption and human rights abuses, signaling a firm shift toward dismantling the island's communist leadership.