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Anthropic, Gates Foundation fund AI for health and education

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:35:42 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have launched a four-year, US$200 million partnership to support artificial intelligence projects focused on health, education, and other public-interest initiatives.

The two organizations said that each will contribute roughly half of the commitment.

Anthropic's contribution will include technical staff support and usage credits for its Claude

Allegiant and Sun Country merge to form larger budget airline

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:54:24 GMT

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Allegiant Air said it has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a larger low-cost carrier as budget airlines contend with rising fuel costs and industry consolidation.

The Las Vegas-based airline said the transaction closed after receiving all required regulatory and shareholder approvals.

When the deal was anno

Trump exits China summit without major wins on trade or Iran

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:51:17 GMT

BEIJING, China: President Donald Trump left Beijing on May 15 after two days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping that produced warm rhetoric and ceremonial pageantry but few concrete breakthroughs on trade, technology and Taiwan.

The visit, Trump's first to China since 2017, was intended to deliver visible economic and diplomatic gains ahead of U.S. midterm elections in November. China said Xi will mak

Wall Street sells off as 30-year Treasury yields top 5%

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:12:27 GMT

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. and world stock markets closed sharply lower on Friday, wrapping up a tumultuous week with widespread losses across nearly every major index. Investor sentiment was battered by a combination of growth concerns, hawkish central bank signals, and late-week profit-taking, with declines ranging from modest to historic. U.S. 30-year Treasuries shot to a 5.10 percent high.<

China to order 200 Boeing jets, Trump says in Beijing

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:44:06 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C: Boeing is set to receive an order for 200 aircraft from China, U.S. President Donald Trump said during his visit to Beijing.

If confirmed, the agreement would mark China's first major purchase of U.S.-made commercial aircraft in nearly a decade.

Trump disclosed the deal in an interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News, "One thing he agree

WhatsApp adds private Incognito Chat for Meta AI users

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:29:58 GMT

MENLO PARK, California: Meta Platforms is introducing a new "Incognito Chat" feature for its artificial intelligence assistant on WhatsApp, aiming to address privacy concerns as more users turn to AI for sensitive conversations.

The company said that the feature will use private processing technology designed to ensure conversations remain inaccessible to anyone, including Meta itself.

"Your conversations

US Stocks Climb; Tech Leads Rally

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:18:21 GMT

NEW YORK, New York - World stock markets closed mostly higher on Thursday, driven by broad-based gains on Wall Street and in Europe, though major indexes in Japan and China posted sharp losses to end the session.

In the United States, all three benchmark indices advanced.

The Standard and Poor's 500 rose

LinkedIn to lay off about 5% of employees, source says

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:39:27 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, California: LinkedIn plans to lay off about five percent of its workforce as the Microsoft-owned professional networking company reorganizes teams and shifts resources toward faster-growing parts of its business, a person familiar with the matter said.

Employees were expected to be informed of the job cuts on May 13, according to two people familiar with the plans.

LinkedIn employs more tha

Distrust clouds hopes for AI breakthroughs at Trump-Xi summit

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:44:54 GMT

BEIJING, China: Artificial intelligence is expected to feature prominently in talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, but analysts and officials say deep mistrust between the two countries makes major agreements unlikely.

The discussions come as competition over advanced AI systems intensifies, and both governments seek to reduce t

Tech stocks take center stage on Wall Street Wednesday

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:11:19 GMT

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets delivered a split decision at the closing bell on Wednesday, with technology shares powering the Nasdaq Composite higher while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost ground.. "The chip trade has certainly kind of taken on a life of its own where I think investors think that the kind of demand and the growth there is so structu

Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed Governor for 14-year term by US Senate

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:38:59 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Senate approved Kevin Warsh on May 12 for a 14-year term as a Federal Reserve governor.

This is an important step toward him becoming the next head of the U.S. central bank after Jerome Powell.

The vote passed 51–45. One Democrat, John Fetterman from Pennsylvania, voted with Republicans.

The Sen

Trump did not explain Iran war goals clearly, Reuters/Ipsos poll says

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:24:30 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on May 11 showed that two out of three Americans believe President Donald Trump has not explained clearly why the country went ‌to war with Iran.

It also showed his approval rating ticking up from the lowest level of his term.

The four-day poll showed that many people are very worried about rising fuel prices. It als

eBay calls GameStop bid neither credible nor attractive

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:23:14 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: eBay on May 12 rejected a US$56 billion takeover proposal from GameStop, saying the offer was "neither credible nor attractive" and raising concerns about financing and leadership.

The bid, unveiled last week by GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen, proposed a half-cash, half-stock transaction valued at $125 per eBay share.

"We have conclud

2 American families want Trump to get kin released from Chinese jails

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:30:12 GMT

BEIJING, China: The families of two Americans who have been in prison in China for over 10 years are asking U.S. President Donald Trump to try to get them freed when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week.

The two prisoners are Dawn Michelle Hunt, a 54-year-old artist and former flight attendant from Chicago, and Nelson Wells Jr., a 52-year-old father of three from Louisiana. They were convicted of drug cr

Altman takes stand in high-stakes Musk lawsuit over OpenAI

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:28:58 GMT

OAKLAND, California: Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday in the closely watched lawsuit brought by Elon Musk, defending his leadership of OpenAI and the company's transformation into one of the world's most valuable artificial intelligence firms.

Musk, an OpenAI co-founder and early backer, is seeking Altman's removal from the company and accuses him and OpenAI President Greg Brockman of abandoning the org

Wall Street ends mixed, Nasdaq plummets 186 points

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:14:00 GMT

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. and global stock markets closed Tuesday with stark regional divergences, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average notched a modest gain while technology-heavy indexes in New York and major benchmarks in Asia and Europe faced selling pressure.

In the United States, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at

Rising fuel costs push US inflation to 3.8% in April

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:42:18 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. inflation accelerated to its highest level in three years in April as rising gasoline prices linked to the Iran war increased costs for consumers and squeezed household budgets.

The Labor Department said on May 12 that the consumer price index rose 3.8 percent from a year earlier, up from 3.3 percent in March and the biggest annual increase since 2023.

Consumer prices rose 0.6 perce

China passenger car exports surge 85% as domestic demand falls

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:23:42 GMT

HONG KONG: China's passenger car exports surged in April as automakers accelerated their expansion overseas to offset weakening demand in the domestic market.

Exports of passenger vehicles rose nearly 85 percent from a year earlier to about 796,000 units, according to data released on May 11 by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. That was up from 748,000 vehicle

Dua Lipa accuses Samsung of using her image on TV boxes

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:10:57 GMT

LOS ANGELES, California: Dua Lipa has sued Samsung Electronics for at least US$15 million, alleging the company used her image without permission to promote its television sets.

The lawsuit, filed late last week in federal court in California, claims Samsung placed a copyrighted photograph of the singer on the front of cardboard boxes containing televisions sold to consumers.

According to the complaint, t

Elina Svitolina defeats Coco Gauff in 3 sets for Italian Open title

Sat, 16 May 2026 20:55:13 GMT

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Elina Svitolina recovered from a second-set tie-breaker loss and went on to defeat Coco Gauff, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 on Saturday to win her third Italian Open championship in Rome.

The 31-year-old Ukrainian became the second woman age 30-plus to take the WTA 1000 title in the Italian capital. Serena Williams won three after she tur

Inter Miami hosts Timbers seeking first win at Nu Stadium

Sat, 16 May 2026 19:55:27 GMT

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will try again to win their first match in their new stadium when they welcome the Portland Timbers, coached by former Herons manager Phil Neville.

Miami (7-2-4, 25 points) has failed to win its previous four matches at Nu Stadium, the permanent venue that opened in April. Incredibly, that included a 4-3 defeat to Orlando City on May 2

A's DFA 2B Michael Stefanic, acquire 2B Alika Williams from Pirates

Sat, 16 May 2026 19:55:17 GMT

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The Athletics designated second baseman Michael Stefanic for assignment Saturday and acquired minor league infielder Alika Williams from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Stefanic, 30, was added to the A's roster Tuesday and was 2-for-5 with a run scored in two games following a 34-game stint at Triple-A Las Vegas. In parts of five major league seasons with three teams, he

Chargers OC Mike McDaniel in NFL accelerator program

Sat, 16 May 2026 19:40:29 GMT

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Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and Kansas City Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy are two of 34 coaches and executives scheduled to participate in the NFL's revamped accelerator program, ESPN reported on Saturday.

The NFL began holding accelerator events at its spring meetings starting in 2022 after league officials perceived that owners were passing ove

Offensively inconsistent Storm to meet defensively challenged Fever

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:55:13 GMT

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The Seattle Storm are having troubles on the offensive end, with a chance to find the bottom of the net more often when they face the Indiana Fever on Sunday night in Indianapolis.

The Fever continue to be concerned about their defense.

'We've got to be able to defend all the time,' Fever guard Caitlin Clark said. 'When things aren't going well, we've st

US and Israel preparing to renew attack on Iran next week NYT

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:55:07 GMT

While Tehran has said it does not trust Washington, it maintains the standoff cannot be resolved through military means

The US and Israel are actively preparing for a renewal of hostilities with Iran and could resume attacks as early as next week, The New York Times has reported, citing sources.

Indirect negotiations between Iran and the Trump White House have remained deadlocked since a fr

Nashville SC surging ahead of visit from fading LAFC

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:55:06 GMT

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Nashville SC will be out to build on their Eastern Conference lead when they play host to Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.

Nashville SC (8-1-3, 27 points) entered the weekend atop the Eastern Conference, two points ahead of Inter Miami. One of the stingiest sides around, the club has conceded only eight goals, tied with Seattle for fewest in MLS at the start of Sat

Sparks seek complete effort in rematch vs. Tempo

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:05:07 GMT

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After picking up their first victory of the season, the Los Angeles Sparks have a chance to even their record when they play host to the Toronto Tempo for the second time in three days.

The Sparks (1-2) earned a 99-95 victory over the Tempo on Friday when Kelsey Plum scored 20 of her 27 points in the second half, while adding nine assists. Back from a two-season stin

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios to have surgery for elbow fracture

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:40:21 GMT

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will undergo surgery on his pitching elbow Wednesday to address a stress fracture as well as potential loose bodies or ligament issues, MLB.com reported on Saturday.

Berrios, 31, has been dealing with the injury since early in spring training. He has yet to pitch in the majors this season.

'There may be some li

Oscar winning director Paul Sorrentino to helm documentary on football coach Carlo Ancelotti

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:33:46 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 16 (ANI): Oscar-winning director Paolo Sorrentino is developing a documentary on legendary Italian soccer coach Carlo Ancelotti. It will capture behind-the-scenes of his five-decade career and culminate in the 2026 World Cup this summer as he coaches Brazil's national team, reported Deadline.

According to Deadline, the Carlo Ancelotti documentary taps into Sorrentino's passion for footbal

Road-tested Aces aim to spoil Dream's home opener

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:25:06 GMT

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Entering the final contest of a four-game road trip, the Las Vegas Aces look more than comfortable away from home.

The reigning league champions will aim to complete the road sweep Sunday afternoon against the Atlanta Dream.

After flushing a 33-point season-opening home loss to the Phoenix Mercury, Las Vegas (3-1) posted a win over the Los Angeles Sparks be

Briefing by Foreign Minister Wang Yi on China-U.S. summit and common understandings

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:18:30 GMT

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald J. Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. On May 15, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi briefed the press on the China-U.S. summit and the common understandings reached.

1. Chinese and American societies and the int

Reports: Orioles signing veteran OF Tommy Pham

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:05:12 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles are signing veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to a minor league deal, multiple outlets reported Saturday.

Pham, 38, was hitless (0-for-13) in nine games with the New York Mets last month before being designated for assignment on April 27.

The 13-year veteran has played for 10 teams since making his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals

Rain wipes out Indy 500 practice, delays qualifying

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:55:22 GMT

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Rain washed out morning practice and delayed Saturday's qualifying session for the May 24 Indianapolis 500.

The IndyCar Series canceled the full-field practice session scheduled for 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. ET.

The 11 a.m. start for the time trials, scheduled to run through 5:50 p.m., was also delayed.

Scattered showers and s

Delhi: American national of Indian origin held at IGI Airport with 115 gold bars hidden in specially designed belt

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:34:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): In a significant crackdown on gold smuggling, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport intercepted an American national of Indian origin on Friday, recovering 115 gold bars weighing 3,565 grams concealed in specially designed inner pockets of his trousers.

The value of the seized items is over Rs 5.5 crore.

The suspect arrived

Rain wipes out Indy 500 practice, threatens qualifying

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:55:08 GMT

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Intermittent rain forced the cancellation of morning practices and threatened Saturday's Indianapolis 500 qualifying session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The IndyCar Series canceled the full-field practice session scheduled for 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. ET.

Time trials for the May 24 race were scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5:50 p.m.

China launches national vocational training ground for embodied robots

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:48:18 GMT

HANGZHOU, May 16 (Xinhua) -- A national pilot base for embodied robot applications was launched on Saturday in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, which is home to a growing number of robotics makers, including Unitree.

The National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications features more than 130 robots operating in over 30 vocational scenarios, ranging from catering, unmanned retail, and event per

PGA Championship joins other majors in $20M club

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:40:30 GMT

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The PGA Championship increased this year's purse to $20.5 million, with $3.69 million going to the champion on Sunday.

The PGA of America announced the boost in prize money Saturday at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa., site of the 108th PGA Championship.

The tournament joins the Masters ($22.5 million in 2026) and the U.S. Open ($21.5 million in 2025)

US lawmakers press China on Uyghur prisoners during Trump visit

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:34:37 GMT

Munich [Germany], May 16 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has welcomed the unanimous passage of resolutions in both chambers of the US Congress calling on China to release political prisoners, intensifying pressure on Beijing over its treatment of Uyghurs and other detained activists.

In a press release, WUC stated that the resolutions were approved on May 14 during US President Donald Trump's visit to Chin

Athletics' Nick Kurtz aims to continue power surge vs. Giants

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:25:08 GMT

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Nick Kurtz got off to a slow start in the power department by going homerless over the Athletics' first 13 games and later enduring a 15-game drought.

But Kurtz suddenly has found his long-ball stroke, and he will attempt to homer for the fourth consecutive game when the Athletics face the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Kur

Dodgers striving for repeat victory over Angels

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:19:04 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers did something they hadn't done since before winning the first of back-to-back World Series in their Freeway Series opener with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday night.

Beat the Angels.

Despite having to put scheduled starter Blake Snell on the injured list because of loose bodies in his left elbow a few hours before

Without Cal Raleigh, Mariners seek elusive win vs. Padres

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:05:13 GMT

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When the Seattle Mariners returned home Friday, catcher Cal Raleigh was asked what it's going to be like for the next week or so on his first-ever trip to the injured list.

'It's going to (stink),' said Raleigh, who was placed on the 10-day IL a day earlier with a strained right oblique. 'I tried to play through it. Unfortunately, what was best for me and the team wa

Trump claims top ISIS commander killed (VIDEO)

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:52:26 GMT

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was eliminated in a joint operation by the US and Nigerian forces, the president has said

US President Donald Trump has announced that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) worldwide, has been killed in Nigeria on his orders.

The operation comes as

Trump claims top ISIS commander killed

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:52:26 GMT

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was eliminated in a joint operation by the US and Nigerian forces, the president has said

US President Donald Trump has announced that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) worldwide, has been killed in Nigeria on his orders.

The operation comes as Washington seeks to reassert its influence in Africa's volatile Sahel region wher

Bryce Elder, Braves bid to continue torrid pace vs. Red Sox

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:19:08 GMT

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After claiming a series-opening win in walk-off fashion, the Atlanta Braves look to continue their majors-best pace when they host the middle of three interleague games against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.

The Braves have the right man on the mound as they look to follow up Friday's 3-2, 10-inning victory, as right-hander Bryce Elder (4-1, 1.81 ERA) aims to co

Astros bid to pick up steam vs. Jacob deGrom, Rangers

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:55:07 GMT

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Since winning the final five games of a season-opening seven-game homestand, the Astros have not won more than two games in a row.

That served as a factor in their inability to gain ground in the American League West despite four of the five teams entering Friday with sub-.500 records.

After squandering an opportunity to close the gap on the Seattle Mari

Beijing can no longer treat Moscow as a junior partner

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:48:11 GMT

Why the West still misunderstands the Russia-China relationship

Russia and China are moving, slowly but unmistakably, toward a structural alliance that is reshaping the global balance of power. But the two sides are progressing through this transformation at different speeds. Moscow has largely accepted the logic of deep strategic interdependence. Beijing, by contrast, still behaves as though it

Xi cites philosophy of harmony to promote China-U.S. coexistence

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:45:44 GMT

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Temple of Heaven in the heart of Beijing has long stood as a symbol of the ancient Chinese belief in harmony between heaven and earth.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday visited the more than 600-year-old architectural complex. Trump concluded his state visit to China and departed for Washington on Friday.

During their visit to the Temple

Cubs out to continue timely hitting vs. White Sox

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:40:22 GMT

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Four Chicago Cubs delivered multi-hit games on Friday while the team collected six hits with runners in scoring position.

That's the kind of production the Cubs are used to, and they'll try to do it again Saturday as they aim to earn a series victory against the host Chicago White Sox.

The Cubs entered the game having scored just five runs in their five p

Trump-Xi Summit Reveals China's Careful Balancing Act On Iran

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:27:38 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The Trump-Xi summit offered fresh clues about how Beijing is positioning itself on Iran amid growing tensions over sanctions, regional security, and the future of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

While US President Donald Trump said both sides agreed Iran should never obtain a nuclear weapon and supported reopening the Strait of Hormuz, analysts noted that China avoided making concrete pub

Reds' Chris Paddack happy for fresh start against Guardians

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:19:11 GMT

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Chris Paddack is slated to make his first start for the Cincinnati Reds when they face the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.

Paddack (0-5, 7.63 ERA) signed a one-year deal as a free agent with the Reds on Wednesday after being designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins and subsequently released.

Injuries this seas

Red-hot Rays look to squeeze out another win against Marlins

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays are getting plenty of bang for their buck after signing right-hander Nick Martinez in the offseason to a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $13 million.

Martinez will look to continue to pay dividends on Saturday when the red-hot Rays attempt to win the three-game series against the Miami Marlins in St. Petersburg. Fla.

Cedric Mullins hom

Merz warns children against going to US

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:46:11 GMT

The German chancellor has said that America is no longer a land of opportunity

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he will no longer recommend the United States as a destination for his children to study or work, citing what he described as a worsening "social climate" in America.

Speaking at a Catholic youth conference in Wuerzburg on Friday, the conservative leader said the US had b

US no longer land of opportunity Merz

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:46:11 GMT

The German chancellor, long seen as pro-American, has said he no longer recommends the country for study or work

Speaking at a Catholic youth conference in Wuerzburg on Friday, the con

Nationals' Daylen Lile eager to continue power surge vs. O's

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:40:35 GMT

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Daylen Lile looks to continue his hot streak when the Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles in the middle game of the Beltway Series on Saturday.

Lile belted his fourth homer in four games and added a double and a single in Washington's 3-2 win over Baltimore on Friday night.

He is batting .378 (14-for-37) with four doubles, four homers, 10 RBIs and

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez aims to remain 'handful' vs. Pirates

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:19:12 GMT

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Cristopher Sanchez has shown this month why he's considered one of the best pitchers in baseball.

The talented left-hander aims for another sparkling effort Saturday when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second contest of a three-game set.

Sanchez (4-2, 2.11 ERA) entered this season with high expectations after finishing as the r

Poster | Int'l community hails new vision for China-U.S. ties (2)

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:15:17 GMT

New vision of building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability between China, U.S. conducive to the world, experts say.

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Israel targets top Hamas military leader

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:45:05 GMT

The strike killed at least seven people, leaving more than 50 others injured according to emergency services in Gaza

Israel carried out strikes in Gaza targeting Hamas' top military commander, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a joint statement. It marked the first attack on a senior official of the militant group since a US-backed de

Roundup: Xi-Trump summit strengthens confidence in global economic recovery

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:15:27 GMT

As the relationship between the world's two largest economies, China-U.S. ties impact not only bilateral trade and economic exchanges, but also global market confidence and the stability of industrial and supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region, said Bruce McLaughlin, CEO of Sinogie Consulting Group, Australia.

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The high-profile meeting between Chinese President Xi Jin

Trump says US won't travel "9500 miles" to fight Taiwan's war for independence

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:01:16 GMT

Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has signalled a potential shift in Washington's approach towards Taiwan following his two-day 'high-stakes' visit to China, stating that the United States is not looking to 'travel 9,500 miles to fight a war' over Taiwan's independence, raising questions about the future of America's long-standing policy of strategic ambiguity.

Speaking during an interview

Mercedes-Benz willing to move into defense production CEO

Sat, 16 May 2026 09:20:53 GMT

The German luxury carmaker once manufactured military trucks and airplane engines for the Nazis

Mercedes-Benz is considering engaging in defense production if it would make "business sense," its CEO Ola Kallenius has told the Wall Street Journal.

The Munich-based company once manufactured military hardware on a large scale, before and during World War II. It began supplying trucks and airpl

Casey Mize's return will bolster Tigers in matchup with Blue Jays

Sat, 16 May 2026 09:19:12 GMT

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Casey Mize will make a swift return from the injured list when the Detroit Tigers host the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.

The Tigers right-hander left his most recent start on April 28 in Atlanta due to a right adductor strain. Mize was able to go through a rehab program at the team's spring training facility in Lakeland, Fla., with no issues.

His ret

Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride!' to premiere on HBO Max on May 22

Sat, 16 May 2026 09:01:57 GMT

Washington [US], May 16 (ANI): Maggie Gyllenhaal's Gothic romance 'The Bride!' is set to premiere on HBO Max on May 22, with the film also scheduled for a linear HBO debut on May 23 at 8 pm ET.

The film, which reimagines the classic Frankenstein story, stars Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale in lead roles.

An ASL version of the movie will also be available on HBO Max, according to Deadline.

Released b

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire agreed "as a favour to Pakistan"

Sat, 16 May 2026 09:01:29 GMT

Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said that the announced ceasefire agreed with Iran in order to open diplomatic engagements to achieve a complete solution to the hostilities in West Asia was done 'as a favour to Pakistan', which has been acting as a mediator in the talks between Washinagton and Tehran, while also claiming that other nations also requested the truce.

Addressing the press ab

US cannot decide South Africas G20 participation minister

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:44:17 GMT

No single member can decide to bar another countrys membership, Pretorias International Relations Minister has said

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has said the US cannot exclude Pretoria from the December G20 Summit, noting that the country is a founding member.

Lamola was interviewed while in New Delhi, India, for the Meeting of BRICS Minist

Luke Coffey On How Tehran Has Adapted Kremlin Negotiation Tactics

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:35:24 GMT

WASHINGTON --As Washington weighs its next steps with Tehran, some analysts see familiar patterns emerging -- not from the Middle East, but from the Kremlin's playbook.

In an interview with RFE/RL,Luke Coffey,a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute focusing on national security and transatlantic relations, said Iran appears to be borrowing directly from Russia's negotiation strategy: Prolong talks, seek concessio

NRI voting crackdown: 64-year-old US citizen arrested at Chennai Airport over alleged illegal voting in Tamil Nadu polls

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:32:18 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 16 (ANI): A 64-year-old US citizen was detained at Chennai International Airport on Friday night, becoming the 18th foreign national arrested for allegedly casting an illegal vote in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

The passenger, identified as Kishore, a resident of Chennai's KK Nagar holding a US passport, was scheduled to board an Emirates flight to the Un

Falcons fly through group stage at CDL Major 3

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:40:23 GMT

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The Riyadh Falcons were the lone team to complete a pair of 3-0 sweeps on Friday as the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major got underway in Atlanta.

OpTic Texas, the Toronto KOI and the Los Angeles Thieves also won both of their matches to emerge as group champions.

The other playoff berths went to the Miami Heretics, the Pa

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JEROME POWELL-FEDERAL RESERVE-INTERIM CHAIR

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:15:31 GMT

(260516) -- WASHINGTON, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on April 29, 2026 shows Jerome Powell speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States. The U.S. Federal Reserve Board said on Friday that Jerome Powell has been named as interim Fed chair until Kevin Warsh is sworn in as the new chair. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

Putin to visit China Kremlin

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:01:53 GMT

The Russian presidents trip will come just days after Trumps meeting with Xi yielded no progress on key issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to China on May 19 and 20, the Kremlin has said.

The Russian president has been invited to the country by his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, it said in a statement on Saturday.

During the trip, Putin and Xi are ex

Iran suspected in cyber breach of US gas station tank monitoring systems: Reports

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:01:35 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 16 (ANI): US officials suspect Iranian hackers may be behind a series of cyber intrusions targeting systems that monitor fuel levels at gas stations across multiple US states, as reported by CNN, citing multiple sources briefed on the matter.

According to CNN, compromised systems, known as automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems, were reportedly exposed online without password protection, allow

Iran And Oman Should Manage Strait Of Hormuz, Says Araqchi

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Iran Says It's Consulting With Oman On How To Manage Strait Of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference at the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on May 15.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran is consulting with Oman to establish a suitable mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking to reporters in India on May 15, Araqc

Trump Says Iran Has Been Close To A Deal '4 Or 5 Times'

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Trump Says Iran Has Been Close To A Deal '4 Or 5 Times'

US President Donald Trump said that Iran has come close to reaching a full agreement with the United States "four or five times" but repeatedly reversed course at the last minute.

"Every time they agree, the next day it's like we didn't even talk," Trump told Fox News on May 15. "And this has happened four or five times. T

Pakistani Official Travels To Tehran To 'Resume' Iran-US Talks

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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CENTCOM Says 78 Ships Forced To Change Course During Iran Naval Blockade

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that 78 commercial ships have been forced to change course as part of the Iranian naval blockade.

Posting a video of a US military helicopter flying over the waters near the Strait of Hormuz on X on May 16, CENTCOM also announced that four vessels have been "disab

MLB roundup: Astros blank Rangers as Spencer Arrighetti flirts with no-hitter

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:55:08 GMT

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Spencer Arrighetti carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and Isaac Paredes provided early offensive support with a solo home run as the Houston Astros claimed the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers with a 2-0 victory on Friday.

Arrighetti (5-1) was exceptional throughout and found an early rhythm.

After issuing a two-out wal

ISIS second in command eliminated, says Trump

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:32:42 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) stated that the US military, in coordination with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, eliminated the second-in-command of the global terrorist organisation Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in a 'complex and precise' military operation.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the 'second in comman

Oil price shock to widen current account deficit, push inflation higher as US-Iran war continues, says economist Santosh Mehrotra

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): With no sign of the US-Iran war ending and global oil prices likely to reach record highs within a quarter, Santosh Mehrotra, former Economic Advisor to the United Nations, warned that India's current account deficit could widen by 0.3 per cent of GDP for every USD 10 rise in oil prices. He expected inflation to rise further as government action on fuel and gold comes 'too little, too l

Sparks take down Tempo for first win of season

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:55:19 GMT

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Kelsey Plum scored 20 of her 27 points in the second half, Nneka Ogwumike added 20 points and the Los Angeles Sparks picked up their first victory of the season by getting past the visiting Toronto Tempo 99-95 on Friday.

Dearica Hamby scored 19 points with seven rebounds and Rae Burrell added 13 points as the Sparks (1-2) got off to a fast start and held off a late T

Rookie Jovana Nogic puts up 27 as Mercury sink Sky

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:55:14 GMT

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Jovana Nogic scored a career-high 27 points and Alyssa Thomas posted 17 points and 11 rebounds to lift the host Phoenix Mercury to a 91-83 victory against the Chicago Sky on Friday.

Phoenix (2-2) led more much of the night while pushing its advantage to as many as 17 points against the Sky (2-1).

Rickea Jackson drilled a 3-pointer to give the Sky their first l

Dodgers halt 7-game skid against Angels with 2-hit shutout

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:40:39 GMT

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Andy Pages and Max Muncy hit back-to-back home runs to highlight a four-run fourth inning and eight pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the host Los Angeles Angels, 6-0, in the opener of the Freeway Series on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.Teoscar Hernandez also homered and had two hits for the Dodgers, who snapped a seven-game losing st

Nick Kurtz belts 3-run homer to power Athletics past Giants

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:40:28 GMT

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Nick Kurtz drilled a go-ahead, three-run homer to extend his streak of reaching base to 38 games while leading the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Rookie Henry Bolte and veteran Jeff McNeil each had two hits and one RBI for the Athletics, who had lost three of their previous four games.

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Carson Kelly's 4 RBIs help Cubs end White Sox win streak

Sat, 16 May 2026 03:19:06 GMT

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Carson Kelly went 3-for-5 with four RBIs, including a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and two-run double in the eighth, to boost the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 10-5 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

The Cubs stopped their crosstown rivals' five-game winning streak behind a 14-hit attack that included two-hit efforts from Alex Bregman, I

Quakes, eager to shake off rare loss, clash with FC Dallas

Sat, 16 May 2026 03:05:12 GMT

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After a midweek stumble in what otherwise has been a brilliant revival season, the San Jose Earthquakes will look to get back on track when they play host to FC Dallas on Saturday.

The Earthquakes (9-2-2, 29 points) gave up a season high in goals during a 3-2 road loss to the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday. San Jose's Preston Judd tied the match in the 69th minute befo

Mystics survive Fever in OT despite Caitlin Clark's late heroics

Sat, 16 May 2026 02:40:26 GMT

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Sonia Citron scored 30 points on 10-for-14 shooting and the visiting Washington Mystics pulled out a 104-102 overtime victory against the Indiana Fever on Friday night in Indianapolis after plenty of final-seconds drama in regulation.

Kiki Iriafen racked up 25 points and Shakira Austin notched 12 of her 19 points in the first half for

Brendan Fraser named Indy 500 honorary starter

Sat, 16 May 2026 02:19:17 GMT

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The Indianapolis 500's named its honorary starter on Friday, tabbing actor Brendan Fraser for the role.

Fraser follows a long list of celebrities to wave the green flag at one of racing's most famous events. Fellow actors Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Chris Hemsworth, Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Pine have kickstarted the race in recent season

Cedric Mullins, Rays extend home win streak to 11 with Marlins defeat

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:55:13 GMT

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Cedric Mullins homered among his four hits and scored three times, fueling the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Yandy Diaz belted a two-run homer and Taylor Walls drove in three runs to lift the Rays to their 11th straight win at home and 17th in their last 20 games overall.

Jesse Scholtens (4-2) relieve

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-STATE DEPARTMENT-ISRAEL-LEBANON-CEASEFIRE-EXTENSION

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:49:39 GMT

(260516) -- WASHINGTON, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 15, 2026 shows the U.S. Department of State building in Washington, D.C., the United States. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire that took effect last month, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said Friday. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

Israel and Lebanon extend truce amid airstrikes, Hezbollah attacks

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:33:23 GMT

The fragile ceasefire reached on April 16 has been extended for another 45 days

The US-mediated truce between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by 45 days, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said on Friday.

Pigott said the sides had agreed to extend the ceasefire reached on April 16 following "highly productive talks." He added that the Pentagon would host discussions with military

Xi agreed that "Iran can't have nuclear weapons", Strait of Hormuz must be opened: Trump after China visit

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:59:09 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 16 (ANI): United States and China have agreed that 'Iran can't have nuclear weapons,' and that the Strait of Hormuz must be opened, according to US President Donald Trump. President Trump met with his Chinese conterpart XI Jinping during his three-day state visit to China, where he discussed the ongoing West Asia conflict, and other regional issues.

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Will continue to closely collaborate with President Trump: PM Takaichi highlights Japan-US cooperation

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:59:05 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], May 16 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday (local time) held a telephonic conversation with Donald Trump following the US President's three-day visit to China, during which the two leaders discussed issues related to China, economic security, and regional stability.

In a post on 'X', PM Takaichi said that she discussed the developments and exchanged views centring on President T

Kyle Busch runs away with record fifth Truck Series win at Dover

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:55:16 GMT

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DOVER, Del. - Kyle Busch did what Kyle Busch does best in a truck at Dover Motor Speedway. Win.Busch claimed his record fifth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series trophy and 13th overall at the famous concrete one-miler, dominating Friday's ECOSAVE 200 leading 147 of the 200 laps in the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet and sweeping both

Fresh off impressive win, Austin faces last-place Sporting KC

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:40:28 GMT

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Austin FC looks to lean on their recent success at home to rebound from a definitive midweek loss when they host cellar-dwelling Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in a Western Conference match between teams well below the playoff line.

The teams each have two matches remaining before MLS's two-month break for the World Cup and hope to finish the first half of the seaso

Sounders aim to protect home mark against road-weary Galaxy

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:25:12 GMT

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The Seattle Sounders look to keep defending their home fortress when they host the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.

The Sounders (7-1-3, 24 points) are unbeaten in their last 22 home matches (16-0-6) across all competitions, including a 4-0-1 mark during the 2026 regular season. Beyond just their home form, the Sounders enter Saturday with a 6-0-3 record in their

Trump backs status quo on Taiwan US envoy to United Nations

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:11:38 GMT

Mike Waltz said Washington maintains its policy of strategic ambiguity regarding tensions with China over the island

US President Donald Trump reaffirmed during his recent talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he would not change US policy toward Taiwan, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has said.

Beijing has long opposed US arms sales to the self-governing island and an

Last-place Union eye elusive home win vs. struggling Crew

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:05:24 GMT

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The Philadelphia Union will look for a desperately needed win Saturday night when they host a Columbus Crew side that is also suddenly struggling again heading into the World Cup break.The Union (1-9-3, 6 points) remain mired in one of the worst reversals in form for a reigning Supporters' Shield winner in MLS history. They still haven't earned a home league victory

Angels activate C Logan O'Hoppe; RHP Grayson Rodriguez to pitch Sunday

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:05:12 GMT

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Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Anaheim.

O'Hoppe will be behind the plate and batting eighth for the opener of the Freeway Series.

O'Hoppe, 26, was sidelined with a small fracture in his left wrist sustained during an April 25 contest against the

Alex Smalley, Maverick McNealy atop cluttered PGA leaderboard

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:55:18 GMT

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NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley, two players without a regular-season win or a major top-15 on their resume, will enter the weekend tied for the lead at the PGA Championship and in prime position to earn a career-changing win at Aronimink Golf Club.

McNealy and Smalley finished Friday's second round at 4-under-par 136 for the championship, and

Dodgers LHP Blake Snell (elbow) scratched from start, placed on IL

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:55:13 GMT

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Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from his Friday start hours before the opener of the Freeway Series against the Angels in Anaheim and placed on the 15-day injured list.

The Dodgers said the 33-year-old Snell was scratched due to loose bodies in his left elbow.

The IL move is retroactive to Tuesday.

The Dodgers are now listing right-hander Wi

Hugo Cuypers piling up goals as Fire face Montreal

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:05:08 GMT

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MLS Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers will try to help the Chicago Fire to a second away win in four days in Saturday's visit to a CF Montreal side that is resurgent under interim manager Philippe Eullaffroy.

Cuypers scored his 12th goal on Wednesday night as the Fire (6-4-2, 20 points) rallied from behind to a 3-1 victory at D.C. United.

The Belgian internationa

Israel-Lebanon agree on 45-day ceasefire extension, Pentagon 'security track' on May 29: US State Department

Fri, 15 May 2026 22:58:48 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 16 (ANI): The US State Department on Friday (local time) informed that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasfire for the next 45 days amidst the ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon, as per Al Jazeera.

US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott described the peace talks, which concluded in Washington on Friday, as 'highly productive' and stressed that the political negotiat

Casper Ruud advances to elusive title match at Italian Open

Fri, 15 May 2026 22:40:29 GMT

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Norway's Casper Ruud has finally earned a spot in the Italian Open finals.

After getting knocked out in the semis in 2020, 2022 and 2023, the clay court specialist overwhelmed Italy's Luciano Darderi, 6-1, 6-1 in only 65 minutes on Friday in Rome.

But Ruud will have to wait until Saturday to learn his opponent's identity.