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UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war

conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Israel's government is expected to collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/g-s1-121631/israel-military-ultra-orthodox-netanyahu-coalition) Netanyahu met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a gathering that "resulted

Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **President Trump has been referring to the war in Iran in the past tense,** despite the fact that peace talks in Pakistan stalled

Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

latest opinion polls indicate this could be a very close vote. They suggest voters are inching towards a no vote by a wafer thin margin, with 52% opposed - but polls remain divided, with 45% saying

SCOTUS weighs Temporary Protected Status cases. And, jury indicts James Comey again

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **The Department of Justice has secured a two-count indictment against former FBI Director James Comey.** The DOJ is accusing him of threatening President

Staying strong, then falling apart: How a military family grapples with the Iran war

Trump on Monday calling Iran's latest demands "garbage" and warning that the ceasefire was on "massive life support." Military life has always involved some degree of uncertainty. But for many families, including Serrato

Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer mirrors fake bible verse from Pulp Fiction

News television host would pluck a fake Bible verse from a violent Hollywood blockbuster and present it at a Pentagon prayer session to rally the troops for the “[holy war](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/apr/10/pete-hegseth-christianity-iran-war-crusade)” in Iran

Is India’s Chabahar dream in Iran dead?

latest is the naval blockade against Iran’s ports, while Tehran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz. India is heavily dependent on the narrow sea route for energy supply, and has been negotiating with

US, Iran, UAE trade Hormuz attack claims: What we know

News Agency reported that a US warship that had refused to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz had been hit by two Iranian drones. The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) denied a warship

The battle of perception: From Israel’s Fauda to Hezbollah’s FPV footage

latest video released by Hezbollah, which reflects a broader context beyond a single hillside in southern Lebanon. Journalists and observers who covered southern Lebanon in the late 1990s may recall Hezbollah’s media strategy before

Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal

latest dispute over the Panama Canal all about, and what does it mean for the future of maritime law and safety? ## What is happening in the Panama Canal? In a joint statement on Tuesday with

Friday briefing: How Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have found themselves caught in an escalation without end

news*** | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor [received private income](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/05/andrew-sublet-three-cottages-while-paying-peppercorn-rent-to-crown-estate) from subletting three cottages on his Windsor Royal Lodge estate while paying a “peppercorn rent” to the crown estate, a report into royal property arrangements

Israel went to war with Iran, but Netanyahu may be the loser

news site Haaretz on Tuesday summed up the feelings of many: “The Iran Fiasco Is Netanyahu’s Biggest Failure Since October 7”. After three and a half months of a stuttering war with Iran, Israel

Trump heads to China for state visit. And, how the war in Iran has affected inflation

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **President Trump leaves for a state visit to China today.** It will be his first visit to Beijing during his second term. Trade will

U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **The U.S. military announced that it launched attacks yesterday on Iranian boats and missile launch sites** in Southern Iran. U.S. Central Command Spokesman Capt

Will the US-Iran deal be signed on Sunday? What we know so far

latest potential deal? Trump on Saturday used all caps to describe the agreement with Iran as “a wall to no nuclear weapon” and said Tehran will agree to never acquire a weapon, “whether through purchase

GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Republicans in Congress are racing to approve $72 billion in funding for** Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol through the rest

Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

News images showed crowds celebrating in parts of Lebanon and thousands of displaced families began returning to their homes Friday, even as Lebanese officials urged caution amid fears the ceasefire could still unravel. Hezbollah acknowledged

How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come

news for Xi, but ideologically and politically they're a gift and he will feel he has a strong hand. This visit could set the groundwork for future cooperation – or conflict – in the years ahead

Senate passes immigration bill. And, Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign

conflict between Congress and the White House [doesn't seem to be stopping](https://one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5847551:x) anytime soon. - ➡️ **The SAVE America Act was another amendment that** [**failed to pass in the Senate**](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/04/nx-s1-5751145/save-act-senate-vote-trump)

Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever

Trump, much can change very quickly. He has already controversially accepted a Peace Prize from FIFA, before initiating the war with Iran that has led to a significant global energy and economic shock. There