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May 13, 2026 - World

Exclusive: In letter seen by the Guardian, 30 members of Congress warn US president’s Cuba military operation would worsen ‘mass suffering’US politics live – latest updatesMore than 30 members of Congress have urged Donald Trump’s top officials to end the use of the Guantánamo Bay naval base for immigrant detention and rule out any plans for military action on Cuba.In the letter to the secretaries of defense, state and homeland security on Wednesday morning, reviewed by the Guardian, Democratic lawmakers led by Delia Ramirez, a representative from Illinois, linked a rise in migration from the island nation to the heightening US aggression on Cuba. Continue reading...

May 13, 2026 - World

China views the democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory. Therefore, the United States' weapons sales to Taipei is certain to be discussed during the two days of meetings this week between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

May 13, 2026 - World

A bill to deliver fresh aid to Ukraine will reach the House floor soon due to a successful discharge petition forcing a vote on the Ukraine Support Act.

May 13, 2026 - World

For half a century, the UAE survived by balancing Arabia, America and Iran. Now MBZ has chosen a side.

May 13, 2026 - World

Davis is the country’s first leader to serve a second consecutive term in nearly 30 yearsThe Bahamas prime minister, Philip Davis, and his ruling Progressive Liberal party (PLP) have been re-elected, making him the country’s first leader to serve a second consecutive term in nearly 30 years.“The Bahamian people have spoken, and I receive their verdict with humility and gratitude,” Davis told Reuters. “This victory is a mandate to keep moving the Bahamas forward, to expand opportunity, strengthen security, ease the pressure on families, and deliver progress across our islands.” Continue reading...