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Saturday, May 16

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te stands to the right of the picture waving and smiling at his party HQ in Taipei. Behind him is a green backdrop with Chinese lettering.
PoliticsMay 16, 2026

Trump demands cooling of tensions as Taiwan asserts sovereignty

Following high-level meetings in Beijing, President Trump has urged a de-escalation of rhetoric regarding Taiwan while the island's leadership continues to maintain its status as a sovereign democracy.

close-up of Peters, who has short white hair and is wearing red lipstick
PoliticsMay 16, 2026

Polis Commutes Sentence of Tina Peters, Drawing Ire from Democrat Establishment

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has commuted the nine-year sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, sparking a firestorm of criticism from fellow Democrats who view the move as a betrayal of the rule of law.

Nigerian soldiers from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) drive around in pick-ups during training at the MNJTF military base, Sector 3 Headquarters, in Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria, on July 5, 2025.
PoliticsMay 16, 2026

American-led strike neutralizes top ISIS commander in Nigeria

U.S. and Nigerian forces successfully executed a precision strike in the Lake Chad Basin, killing senior Islamic State leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and several of his lieutenants.

Friday, May 15

New York Times sign on the front of the newspaper's building in Manhattan (file photo)
PoliticsMay 15, 2026

Netanyahu Vows Legal Action Against New York Times Over 'Hideous' Smear Piece

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has initiated defamation proceedings against The New York Times for publishing a report that the Israeli government calls a collection of distorted lies based on Hamas-linked sources.

Thursday, May 14

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China.
PoliticsMay 14, 2026

Trump Meets Xi in Beijing for High-Stakes Summit

President Trump arrived in Beijing for a two-day summit with President Xi Jinping, accompanied by key U.S. industry leaders to engage in high-level talks.

Saleh Mamman poses looking directly into the camera. He wears a grey top, a multi-coloured cap, and is pictured in front of a flag.
PoliticsMay 14, 2026

Corrupt Nigerian Power Minister Sentenced to 75 Years for Massive Money Laundering Scheme

Former Nigerian Power Minister Saleh Mamman has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for laundering over $24 million, though the disgraced official remains on the run.

Wednesday, May 13

Close up image of an exasperated Philippine senator Ronald dela Rosa
PoliticsMay 13, 2026

Philippine Senate Locked Down as Globalist ICC Targets Lawmaker

Philippine authorities have secured the Senate building after shots were fired during a standoff involving Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is being pursued by the International Criminal Court for his role in the nation's past drug enforcement

Roza, who has mid-length brown hair and wears a cream blazer and shirt, holds a hand to her mouth and is visibly tearful as she gives evidence to the committee
PoliticsMay 13, 2026

Democrat-led hearing exploits Epstein victims for political theater

A group of House Democrats held an unofficial field hearing in Florida to parade Epstein survivors before the cameras, using the tragic case to score political points rather than pursue actual legislative reform.

Tuesday, May 12

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni in a white shirt and white wide-brimmed hat
PoliticsMay 12, 2026

Yoweri Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term as Uganda Solidifies Stability

President Yoweri Museveni has officially begun his seventh consecutive term in office, vowing to focus on economic growth and infrastructure while dismissing opposition claims of election interference.

Philippine senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa speaks from a podium on the Senate floor
PoliticsMay 12, 2026

Philippine Senator Defies Globalist Court Overreach

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has sought sanctuary in the Philippine Senate to evade an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, sparking a constitutional standoff over the limits of foreign jurisdiction.

Monday, May 11

Indian women beneficiaries
PoliticsMay 11, 2026

The Welfare Trap: Indian Voters Reject Handouts in Favor of Real Economic Growth

As Indian voters increasingly demand jobs and infrastructure over government handouts, the political strategy of buying loyalty through cash transfers is proving to be a failing investment.