Saturday, 23 May 2026

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are ‘largely negotiated’ AP News

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

The US president announced on his Truth Social platform on Saturday that a deal with Tehran to end the Iran war was "largely negotiated" subject to approval, ending speculation over the possible...

Exclusive: Trump says he's "50/50" on Iran deal, decision by Sunday Axios

The announcement came after the Trump spoke to leaders of several Gulf nations, and held a call separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Exclusive: Trump says he's "50/50" on Iran deal or bombs, will meet envoys to decide Axios

WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according...

It remains unclear whether the agreement will involve formal limitations on Iran’s nuclear program.

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

Trump To Miss Son's Wedding Due To Iran War, Says "Love For US Doesn't Allow Me" NDTV

US Iran War News Live Updates: Iran is 'dying to make a deal,' says Trump The Indian Express

The US and Iran are close to signing a Pakistan-drafted framework agreement to end the war, with a decision expected within 48 hours, according to officials who spoke in anonymity.

While some gaps have been narrowed, there are still sticking points over Iran's enriched uranium and control over the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure since the start of the war has triggered a global...

Mr Donald Trump Jr is set to marry Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson this weekend in the Bahamas.

By Michael Martina, Jana Choukeir and Eman AbouhassiraNEW DELHI/DUBAI, May 23 (Reuters) - Iran, the United States and mediator Pakistan all said on Saturday that progress had been made in talks on...

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health AP News

Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions CNN

Three months after attacking Iran, US President Donald Trump faces a bigger question: Is he losing the war? With Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, its resistance to nuclear concessions and its...

US and Iran report progress on talks ending war Reuters

Gabriela Arenas, Coordinator for Regional Operations in Africa IFRC in Kenya, is our guest.

Trump skips son’s wedding as Iran talks continue Inquirer.net

US Iran War News Live Updates: Trump ‘seriously considering’ launching new strikes against Iran The Indian Express

FRANCE 24 correspondent Fraser Jackson speaks from Washington, DC on the reported progress in the talks on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said Saturday, after the World Health Organization raised the risk from the deadly outbreak to the highest level for...

US Iran War News Live Updates: Trump says ‘either we reach good deal or I will blow them to thousand hells’, reports Axios The Indian Express

US Iran War News Live Updates: Trump ‘seriously considering’ launching new strikes against Iran The Indian Express

In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, President Masoud Pezeshkian, right, speaks with Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Gen.

Iran and the US are close to a deal aimed at ending the war, officials say AP News

Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus, the staff...

Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding The Hindu

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday called India a natural partner and invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, turning the page at least rhetorically on friction despite...

Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be close to a breakthrough in talks to strike a draft deal to end the war in the Middle East.

Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr's wedding News24

US, Iran and Pakistan say talks progressing towards agreement Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 05/23/2026 - 16:22 FT reports that mediators believe a 60-day ceasefire extension is close, as Tehran says...

Trump met top advisers on Iran as he weighs return to war Axios

Some NATO allies say they are confused by President Trump's different statements on U.S. troop deployments to Europe.

Iran, the United States and ​mediator Pakistan all said on Saturday (May 23) that progress had been made in talks on ending almost three months of war, with President Donald Trump saying they are...

Despite initial plans for a White House wedding, Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson celebrated their marriage in the Bahamas.

Health authorities in Uganda on Saturday confirmed three new cases of Ebola linked to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, adding that all three people were still alive.

The World Health Organization has elevated the risk level of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This designation signals a heightened need for international health preparedness and response.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged more support for US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, relaying Trump's "disappointment" at NATO allies and European partners for failing to step up their...

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her position as director of national intelligence. She cited her husband's health as the primary reason for her departure.

By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump may have won just about every battle against Iran, but three months after attacking the Islamic Republic he now faces a...

U.S. and Iran report progress on talks ending war, looking to next few days Reuters

Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer.

Police and members of the Secret Service block streets around the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)2026-05-23T22:51:18Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.

President Donald Trump met Friday with top US national security officials as he weighs a path forward on the war with Iran, a person familiar with the meeting said.

House Republicans cancelled a planned vote on a war powers resolution concerning Iran. The move signals a shift in legislative focus away from immediate military intervention.

US Iran War News Live Updates| Amid West Asia crisis, Pakistan army chief holds talks with Iran foreign minister in Tehran: Report The Indian Express

But the risks of resuming combat operations appear far greater now than they were in late February.

Ten African countries are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the African Union's health agency warned on Saturday.

The death toll from a drone strike ​on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine has risen to 16, with most of the victims young women, Russian officials said on...

GENEVA, May 23 - The Red Cross on Saturday paid tribute to three volunteers who are believed to have died after contracting Ebola while handling bodies and are among the first known victims of the...

The wedding of Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson highlights their substantial net worths, estimated between $400 million and $500 million combined.

US Secret Service investigates reports of shots near White House Reuters

Former President Trump has reportedly weighed the possibility of a military strike against Iran amid stalled diplomatic talks. These remarks have prompted warnings from Iran regarding potential regional escalation.

Iran is trying to formalise – and monetise – its control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war The Hindu

President Donald Trump announced he would not be attending son Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson's wedding, raising questions about Melania's attendance.

The top US diplomat met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for more than an hour and invited the premier to visit the White House soon.

At Gibraltar, at the tip of Spain, British forces are ready to deploy autonomous mine-hunting equipment if a peace agreement is achieved.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, reaffirming the importance of a relationship that has come under growing strain, a...

A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 90 people, state media reported on Saturday, the country’s biggest mining disaster in 17 years.

Rubio's trip to India signals US need to repair ties The Express Tribune

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people, state media said on Saturday, in the country’s deadliest mining accident in recent years.

WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday that the global risk from the disease remained low.

The secretary of state wants to sell US energy to Delhi to make up for shortfalls caused by the Iran war.

U.S., Iran close to a deal to end war, official says Axios

Multiple international bodies and political leaders have condemned recent reports of settlement expansion and escalating violence by settlers in the West Bank. These reports highlight increased attacks and home seizures across the region.

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence Axios

US Iran War News Live Updates: Pakistan’s army chief holds talks with Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran, US signals fresh strikes The Indian Express

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Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding Reuters

Donald Trump affirme qu’un accord a été largement « négocié, sous réserve d’être finalisé » entre Washington et Téhéran... l’actu au Moyen-Orient ce samedi 23 mai Libération

Australia joins the UK, Italy, France, Germany, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands and New Zealand in condemning illegal settlementsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Israeli...

Paris mayor seeking honorary citizenship for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank Haaretz

Attacks in Hebron, Bethlehem governorates of southern occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian Red Crescent, witnesses

President Trump was at the White House at the time.

Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors Reuters

US-Iran War News LIVE: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told AntOnio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, that Washington's "excessive demands" are the main obstacle to ongoing...

The team, now in Belgium, must isolate there for 21 days or risk being denied permission to come to Houston for the World Cup, an official said.

SpaceX successfully conducted a test flight of its Starship rocket. The test aimed to validate key operational parameters for future space missions.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot also called for EU sanctions on the far-right Israeli minister, who has been widely criticized for taunting activists aboard the Global Sumud flotilla.

Aromat, from Switzerland to the townships of South Africa SWI swissinfo.ch

Tulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence, saying she is stepping down to care for her husband following his diagnosis of a rare bone cancer.

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five Reuters

Emmet Livingstone has more.

Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands", Iranian media reported on Saturday, as US media reports suggested that Washington was mulling new strikes while Iran was considering the...

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people, state media said on Saturday. It was the country's deadliest mining accident in recent years.

The US has temporarily halted a significant arms sale to Taiwan amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Pakistan's military leadership is engaging in diplomatic efforts in Tehran.

France announced on Saturday it has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entry for mocking bound activists seized by Israeli soldiers on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

Israeli settler violence and settlement expansion have escalated in the West Bank, leading to reports of new attacks and home seizures. This activity

Rubio meets Modi, renewing ties with India after US-China summit Dawn

CENTCOM says US forces ‘redirected 100 vessels, disabled four, and allowed 26 humanitarian aid ships to pass’

The Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”

Fact check: US-Iran peace deal draft finalized after Pakistan talks? What we know so far | World News Hindustan Times

Albanese joins coalition of nations calling for an end to Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank The Guardian

Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official Reuters

Secretary of State Marco Rubio boards his plane at Malmo Airport, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Malmo-Sturup, Sweden. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool)2026-05-23T02:29:49Z NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI was on scene supporting the Secret Service.

Russia says 18 killed in strike on student dorm that it blamed on Ukraine Reuters

KYIV, May 23 - The Ukrainian military said on Saturday it had struck Russia's Sheskharis oil terminal - one of the largest on the Black Sea - and the nearby Grushova oil depot.

Israel’s military has been pounding Lebanon despite an April 17 ceasefire.

This photo released by Xinhua News Agency, shows a scene at the rescue site of the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, China&#x27;s Shanxi Province, Saturday, May 23, 2026.

They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

23 Israelis Retrieved From West Bank's Nablus, Six From Jericho Haaretz

Gaza flotilla activists return to Ireland, UK British and Irish activists onboard the Gaza-bound flotilla returned to London and Dublin on Saturday after being abducted and imprisoned by Israeli...

France bans Israel’s Ben-Gvir from entry politico.eu

France announced on Saturday it had banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entry for a video mocking bound activists seized by Israeli soldiers on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

The World Health Organization has raised the risk level of Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic Congo. Health workers are struggling to contain the outbreak and isolate suspected patients.

TEHRAN – Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir held series of high-stakes meetings in Tehran with Iran’s highest political leadership, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, in discussions...

Chinese President Xi Jinping viewed the Thucydides Trap as the “best diagnosis” of the challenge Beijing faces with Washington when he raised the concept with US leader Donald Trump this month,...

Romanian director Mungiu took home the second Palme d'Or of his career for 'Fjord,' a film based on true events that questions the supposedly progressive values of Scandinavian society.

Disease outbreak adds to already fragile humanitarian situation in the country, says statement

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a “gargantuan task” during his visit to Delhi: defuse tensions over President Trump’s anti-India aggression and overtures to China.

Nueva encuesta sacude la carrera presidencial: así quedarían los duelos entre Paloma Valencia, Iván Cepeda y De la Espriella en segunda vuelta Infobae

In Lebanon, an Israeli 'double tap' killed three medics and four others including a two-year-old girl. A neighbor's video shows what happened.

Iran says over 30 ships crossed Strait of Hormuz after coordinating with IRGC rudaw.net

What new Trump policy means for Kenyans in America seeking green card for permanent stay Daily Nation