Experts see rise of powerful non-state groups as US retreats from global stage
“Syria is an absolute case study in proxy warfare” and a possible window into the future.
Month: May 2025
US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against Russia
Move seals a deal to create a fund the Trump administration says will begin to repay roughly $175bn provided to UkraineThe US and Kyiv have signed an agreement to share profits and royalties from the future sale of Ukrainian minerals and rare earths, s…
Mariners get going in seventh inning, complete sweep of Angels
The Mariners used a six-run rally in the seventh inning to complete a two-game sweep of the Angels, winning 9-3 for a seventh consecutive series win.
Putin Says Reverting To Stalingrad Name Up To City Residents
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday it was up to residents of Volgograd to decide whether the city should revert to the name of Stalingrad, as it was called when Soviet forces defeated Nazi invaders in World War Two’s bloodiest battle.
Trump administration signs minerals deal with Ukraine in key move for Russian peace
Agreement is aimed at centering future US engagement in Ukraine
South Africa to hold inquiry on alleged hampering of apartheid prosecutions
The move comes after survivors and relatives of victims of apartheid-era crimes launched a court case.
Two arrested after dad shot dead at barbershop getting his kids Easter haircuts
The victim and his family had immigrated from Venezuela for a safer life
In Meta’s earnings call, Mark Zuckerberg says the company plans to add ads to the Meta AI app, plus a paid tier for more compute and functionality (Emma Roth/The Verge)
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In Meta’s earnings call, Mark Zuckerberg says the company plans to add ads to the Meta AI app, plus a paid tier for more compute and functionality — Meta’s AI app already includes a social feed, and Zuckerberg…
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, marking shift from military to economic support
The US and Ukraine signed a minerals agreement Wednesday, marking a renewed commitment to Kyiv post-military aid, the Trump administration said. Ukraine secured key terms after lengthy talks, including full sovereignty over its rare earths, critical f…
NORAD chief says planning underway for Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ anti-missile shield
The commander of the joint U.S.-Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command told the House Armed Services Committee that he envisions President Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield as multiple overlapping defense domes capable of defeating everythi…