President Trump's postponed summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping is back on the agenda, with trade, AI, and Taiwan expected topics. The meeting's dynamic has been reshaped by the war in Iran, with modest expectations for outcomes.
The US military conducted multiple lethal strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two individuals in the latest incident. These actions mark the third such attack in May alone.
Australia's anti-immigration One Nation party secured its first seat in Parliament's lower house with David Farley's victory in the Farrer byelection. The populist party's win reflects a surge in popularity and a collapse in the Coalition vote.
A Frontier Airlines flight departing Denver for Los Angeles struck and killed an individual on runway 17L, leading to an engine fire and evacuation of the plane. Authorities confirmed the incident, which occurred late Friday night.
A small Georgia town reinstated its entire police force just two days after the mayor fired them all, allegedly for upsetting his wife. The officers were reinstated immediately and will receive back pay.
Russia held a downsized Victory Day parade in Moscow, with President Putin praising troops in Ukraine, following a three-day ceasefire brokered by US President Trump. The parade featured no tanks or military equipment due to security concerns and the ongoing conflict.
The US imposed sanctions on 11 entities and three individuals across Iran, China, Belarus, and the UAE for their alleged roles in aiding Iran's military and weapons sector, including providing satellite imagery and drone production support.
The US and Iran exchanged fire in the Gulf, straining a tenuous ceasefire, as Washington awaits Tehran's response to a peace deal proposal. US forces fired on two Iran-flagged oil tankers, while Iran accused the US of 'reckless military adventure' and undermining diplomacy.