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US imposes fresh sanctions on 11 Cuban regime elites, three govt entities

19 May 2026 | 6:48 PM

Washington, May 19 (UNI) The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on 11 Cuban regime elites and three government organizations, including government officials and military figures associated with Cuba's security apparatus, intensifying pressure on Havana over allegations of repression and threats to US national security.

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US hits dead end on Iran as Tehran shows no willingness to budge from position

19 May 2026 | 5:25 PM

Washington/Tehran, May 19 (UNI) US President Donald Trump appears to have hit a dead end with Iran, as the Islamic Republic, despite all hard rhetoric, threats, and even going through with some of them by way of direct military action, has refused to budge an inch from its long-held position.

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US to conduct test launch of Minuteman III ICBM on May 20

19 May 2026 | 5:07 PM

Washington, May 19 (UNI) The United States will conduct a test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead on May 20.

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Iran's latest proposals to US include ending hostilities on all fronts, ending Lebanon war, war reparations

19 May 2026 | 5:05 PM

Tehran, May 19 (UNI) Iran's latest peace proposals to the US consist of ending hostilities on all fronts, including Israel's parallel front with Lebanon, the exit of US forces from areas close to Iran, and war reparations for the destruction caused by the US-Israeli war, state media reported today.

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Trump put military strikes against Iran on hold post request from Gulf states

19 May 2026 | 4:53 PM

Washington, May 19 (UNI) President Donald Trump said that he had planned to launch military strikes on Iran on Tuesday, though decided against the move following appeals from several Gulf Arab leaders, who urged Trump to give negotiations more time.

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Putin begins two-day China visit to strengthen strategic ties

19 May 2026 | 4:24 PM

Moscow/ Beijing, May 19 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day state visit aimed at deepening Russia-China ties amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing global economic uncertainty.

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US 'Golden Dome' Missile Shield could cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years

19 May 2026 | 3:52 PM

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Washington, May 19 (UNI) President Donald Trump's futuristic "Golden Dome", a US national missile defence system, will cost about USD 1.2 tn (£882bn) and develop, deploy, and operate over two decades, according to a new report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

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US clears Apache helicopters and M777 support deals for India, worth over USD 428 mn

19 May 2026 | 3:02 PM

Washington, May 19 (UNI) The United States has approved two major defence support packages for India worth approximately $428 million, marking a significant boost in bilateral military cooperation.

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US launches emergency response to Ebola outbreak in Central Africa

19 May 2026 | 2:00 PM

Washington, May 19 (UNI) The United States has launched a coordinated emergency response to a growing Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.

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Iran hits back at Germany over UAE Nuclear plant strike accusations

19 May 2026 | 12:52 PM

Tehran, May 19 (UNI) Iran's Foreign Ministry came out swinging against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday, accusing Berlin of applying double standards when it comes to international law, particularly after Merz publicly condemned what he described as Iranian airstrikes on the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear facility while justifying US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.

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Bodies of 4 missing Italian scuba divers found: Maldives govt

19 May 2026 | 2:08 AM

Male, May 18 (UNI) The corpses of four missing Italian scuba divers have been found, the Maldives government said Monday, following a fraught mission to locate their remains in a network of sea caves.

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Inernational effort on to control Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo

19 May 2026 | 2:01 AM

Washington, May 18 (UNI) An international effort is underway to contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda that has infected hundreds of people and caused dozens of suspected deaths, with the United States triggering a public health law to limit entry from the affected region.

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Israeli military intercept flotilla ships from attempted breach of military blockade of Gaza Strip

18 May 2026 | 10:39 PM

Jerusalem/Gaza City, May 18 (UNI) The Israeli military began intercepting several boats on Monday that were part of a flotilla attempting to challenge the decade-long blockade on Gaza Strip.

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Trump lashes out at anti-GOP media and Democrats, says they'll term Iranian surrender US loss

18 May 2026 | 10:32 PM

Washington, May 18 (UNI) President Donald Trump has lashed out at the US media and Democrats, claiming that even If Iran surrender, "admits their Navy is gone and resting at the bottom of the sea," and its "entire Military walks out of Tehran, weapons dropped and hands held high, each shouting 'I surrender, I surrender'' while waving the "White Flag", they would still seek to portray it as "a Masterful and Brilliant Victory over The United States of America." .

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Iranian President Pezeshkian acknowledges war damages, says Iran fully capable of defending nation

18 May 2026 | 9:05 PM

Tehran, May 18 (UNI) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledging the war damages, on Monday said that while the country had suffered during its ongoing war with the US and Israel, he insisted that the Islamic Republic was nonetheless "fully capable of defending our nation's rights with strength." .

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