Far East May 24, 2026 The War-Driven Supply Shock Already Roiling Manufacturing in Asia A shortage of naphtha, stemming from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is disrupting manufacturing and retail goods in Japan and South Korea. The War-Driven Supply Shock Already Roiling Manufacturing in Asia A shortage of naphtha, stemming from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is disrupting manufacturing and retail goods in Japan and South Korea. See more
Reefs May 24, 2026 Can Concrete Molds Revive Coral Reefs Ruined by Bombs and Climate Change? In a devastated section of the Coral Triangle in the Pacific Ocean, a conservation group is trying to build an artificial reef. Can Concrete Molds Revive Coral Reefs Ruined by Bombs and Climate Change? In a devastated section of the Coral Triangle in the Pacific Ocean, a conservation group is trying to build an artificial reef. Share
Trump administration May 23, 2026 Trump news at a glance: Does the president see a chance to end the war with Iran? Donald Trump appeared upbeat about the prospects of an imminent deal with Tehran, although Iran and mediators Pakistan appear slightly less sure – key US pol... Trump news at a glance: Does the president see a chance to end the war with Iran? Donald Trump appeared upbeat about the prospects of an imminent deal with Tehran, although Iran and mediators Pakistan appear slightly less sure – key US pol... Share
Ukraine May 23, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy sounds warning after Russia strikes Kyiv with Oreshnik missile Ukrainian president says use of such weapons ‘sets a global precedent for other potential aggressors’ as blasts heard throughout the capital. What we know on... Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy sounds warning after Russia strikes Kyiv with Oreshnik missile Ukrainian president says use of such weapons ‘sets a global precedent for other potential aggressors’ as blasts heard throughout the capital. What we know on... Share
US news May 23, 2026 California governor declares state of emergency over looming chemical disaster Order facilitates support for 40,000 people told to evacuate Orange county as responders try to divert explosionCalifornia’s governor Gavin Newsom declared a... California governor declares state of emergency over looming chemical disaster Order facilitates support for 40,000 people told to evacuate Orange county as responders try to divert explosionCalifornia’s governor Gavin Newsom declared a... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 23, 2026 Many Questions, Few Details in Latest Iran Peace Proposal It is too early to tell what exactly Trump and Iran have agreed to, or if they have agreed to much at all. Many Questions, Few Details in Latest Iran Peace Proposal It is too early to tell what exactly Trump and Iran have agreed to, or if they have agreed to much at all. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 23, 2026 Iran Agreed to Give Up Enriched Uranium in Deal Announced by Trump, U.S. Officials Say Precise details were unclear but the officials said the U.S. demanded a commitment from Iran on uranium as part of any initial agreement. Iran Agreed to Give Up Enriched Uranium in Deal Announced by Trump, U.S. Officials Say Precise details were unclear but the officials said the U.S. demanded a commitment from Iran on uranium as part of any initial agreement. Share
Boxing May 23, 2026 Usyk rescues gruelling victory against Verhoeven with last-gasp stoppage Ukrainian keeps unbeaten record with 11th-round TKODutch kickboxing great threatened to cause huge upsetOleksandr Usyk, Ukraine’s unbeaten heavyweight world... Usyk rescues gruelling victory against Verhoeven with last-gasp stoppage Ukrainian keeps unbeaten record with 11th-round TKODutch kickboxing great threatened to cause huge upsetOleksandr Usyk, Ukraine’s unbeaten heavyweight world... Share
Cannes film festival May 23, 2026 Cannes got it wrong this year by awarding Cristian Mungiu’s very moderate Fjord Palme d’Or Film about a couple on trial for child abuse isn’t a patch on the director’s previous Palme winner, while other disappointing films seemed to grab the jury’s... Cannes got it wrong this year by awarding Cristian Mungiu’s very moderate Fjord Palme d’Or Film about a couple on trial for child abuse isn’t a patch on the director’s previous Palme winner, while other disappointing films seemed to grab the jury’s... Share
Washington DC May 23, 2026 Suspect taken to hospital after volley of gunshots heard near White House Lockdown appears to be over after Secret Service returns fire and civilian on the street shotWhat sounded like a sustained volley of gunshots was heard near... Suspect taken to hospital after volley of gunshots heard near White House Lockdown appears to be over after Secret Service returns fire and civilian on the street shotWhat sounded like a sustained volley of gunshots was heard near... Share
Middle East and north Africa May 23, 2026 Middle East crisis live: fate of strait of Hormuz hangs in balance as Trump claims Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ US president says strait will be opened as part of the deal, but Iran’s influential Fars news agency reports that vital waterway would remain under Iranian c... Middle East crisis live: fate of strait of Hormuz hangs in balance as Trump claims Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ US president says strait will be opened as part of the deal, but Iran’s influential Fars news agency reports that vital waterway would remain under Iranian c... Share
Australia news May 23, 2026 Australia news live: Queensland police shot dead man north of Brisbane; gunshots heard near White House Shooting of man who was allegedly armed with a firearm at a house in Narangba to be investigatedGood morning and welcome to another Sunday morning Guardian A... Australia news live: Queensland police shot dead man north of Brisbane; gunshots heard near White House Shooting of man who was allegedly armed with a firearm at a house in Narangba to be investigatedGood morning and welcome to another Sunday morning Guardian A... Share
White House Building (Washington May 23, 2026 Gunshots Reported Near White House, F.B.I. Says A witness reported hearing dozens of shots. It was not immediately clear what had led up to the shooting or whether anyone had been injured. Gunshots Reported Near White House, F.B.I. Says A witness reported hearing dozens of shots. It was not immediately clear what had led up to the shooting or whether anyone had been injured. Share
