Top News — Sat, May 23, 6:33 PM UTC

California Chemical Leak Forces 40,000 Evacuations Amid Explosion Threat

Over 40,000 residents in Orange County, California, have been evacuated due to a leaking chemical tank containing 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, with officials warning of potential explosion or spill.

SpaceX Starship explodes during test flight

SpaceX launched its revamped Super Heavy-Starship rocket in a major test flight, which ended in a massive fireball, as the company prepares for a highly anticipated initial public offering.

DNI Tulsi Gabbard resigns amid ‘Deep State’ grievances

Tulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence, with sources suggesting she was 'pushed out' by the White House, as she pursued Trump's 'Deep State' grievances.

Trump administration tightens green card rules, requires applicants to leave US

The Trump administration announced a new policy requiring most immigrants seeking green cards to leave the U.S. first, a move designed to make permanent residency harder to obtain for those already in the country.

Trump Charges Raul Castro; Havana Regime Under Pressure

The Trump administration's indictment of Raúl Castro and increased surveillance flights off Cuba's coast reflect a strategy similar to its Venezuela pressure campaign, raising concerns among critics about a potential invasion pretext.

White House orders Congo soccer team to isolate over Ebola

The U.S. has designated Houston's Bush Airport and an Atlanta area airport as new entry points for Ebola screening, requiring travelers from affected African countries to isolate for 21 days.

Rubio visits India to repair US ties amid China overtures

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India to repair relations strained by Washington's tariffs and President Trump's overtures to China, with talks focusing on trade, energy, and defense cooperation.

US, Iran near 60-day ceasefire extension; nuclear framework, Hormuz reopening

US and Iranian officials signal progress toward a 60-day ceasefire extension and gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump considers new military strikes if a deal isn't reached by Sunday.

Kyle Busch dies at 41 from severe pneumonia and sepsis

NASCAR star Kyle Busch died at 41 after a severe illness, with his family revealing the cause of death as severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.

France bans far-right Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir for activist treatment, flotilla actions

France has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory, citing his controversial video taunting Gaza aid flotilla activists and demanding EU sanctions against him.

French couple held after abandoning boys by Portugal roadside

A French woman and her partner were remanded in custody after allegedly abandoning her two young sons by a roadside in southern Portugal during a game.

Staten Island shipyard blast kills one, injures 30+

An explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard resulted in one fatality and injured over 30 people, including many FDNY members.

Ukrainian Drones Ignite Fire at Russia's Black Sea Oil Port

Ukrainian drone attacks caused a fire at Russia's Black Sea oil port of Novorossiysk and hit a university dormitory in Luhansk, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens.

Last updated: 5/23/2026, 6:33:18 PM