More News18 May 2026 | 4:59 PMTehran, May 18 (UNI) With the Strait of Hormuz being a major point of contention between the US and Iran, Iran’s top security body has announced the formation of a new agency to manage the vital waterway. It has also joined hands with Oman to create a new mechanism to regulate maritime transit through this strategically important passage.
see more.. 18 May 2026 | 3:33 PMWashington, May 18 (UNI) US President Donald Trump, who is known to have made provocative statements since February 28 when he launched an attack on Iran, escalated rhetorical tensions with Iran on Monday by sharing a map of West Asia on Truth Social featuring an American flag overlay and red arrows directed toward Iran from multiple directions,a post that drew widespread attention hours after he issued a stark warning to Tehran.
see more.. 18 May 2026 | 3:24 PMBeijing/Moscow, May 18 (UNI) After US President Donald Trump, China will host Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the talks will focus on strategic partnership and global issues. Putin is scheduled to visit China on May 19–20 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
see more.. 18 May 2026 | 3:04 PMWashington, May 18 (UNI) The United States has secured a deal under which China has committed to purchasing at least USD 17 billion worth of US agricultural products annually over the next three years, in addition to earlier soybean commitments made in October 2025.
see more.. 18 May 2026 | 1:15 PMIdaho (US), May 18 (UNI) A military air show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho turned into an emergency situation on Sunday after two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided midair during a live demonstration.
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