Merz and Trump weaponize each other’s problems
As ties fray, Berlin and Washington are focusing on critiquing each other’s crises while dodging their own mounting failures
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Day: May 17, 2026
UAE Nuclear Power Plant Hit By Drone, Triggers Massive Fire
The drone hit an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said.
Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant in latest blow to Iran ceasefire
A drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday, sparking a fire on its perimeter. There were no reports of injuries or radiological release, but it highlighted the risk of renewed war as the Iran ceasefire remains …
Train driver charged after deadly crash in Thailand 
A train driver has been charged with negligence after a freight train collided with a bus at a rail crossing in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring 32.
Drone strike sparks fire on perimeter of UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant
Authorities say radiation levels remain normal, operations not affected.
No Actual Concessions In US Response To Iran’s Proposal To End War: Report
The report added that the US had conditioned the cessation of hostilities on all fronts on the start of negotiations.
Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body
Businessman Yasser Abbas, 64, secured a place on the central committee despite spending most of his time in Canada.
Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 17, 2026 – CBS News
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Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 17, 2026.
‘Punished for being from Sudan’: Students accuse UK of denying the right to education after study visas refused
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood’s ‘emergency brake’ on migration has left thousands of UK university international students without a crucial education. Shaheena Uddin reports on the young people suffering the consequences