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US and Iranian officials have indicated progress in ongoing negotiations, with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan holding talks in Tehran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted some progress during remarks in India, while Iran has also signaled movement in the talks. Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir has been involved in mediation efforts between the two countries.

The United States and Iran are engaged in ongoing diplomatic negotiations mediated by Pakistan, with Pakistani army chief Asim Munir visiting Tehran as part of these efforts. Multiple sources confirm that significant disagreements remain between the US and Iran despite the diplomatic outreach. President Trump is meeting with national security officials to determine next steps while the negotiations continue.

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on a test flight, marking the first launch of 2026. The mission took the rocket halfway around the world and was considered successful. This version of Starship represents SpaceX's biggest and most powerful iteration yet.

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly, with the WHO reporting almost 750 suspected cases and raising the national risk assessment to "very high." The outbreak has spread beyond DRC borders, with Uganda confirming 3 new cases linked to the DRC outbreak. The WHO has identified 10 additional countries as being "at risk" of the virus spreading further.

Israeli forces conducted attacks on a police post in northern Gaza, resulting in the deaths of five police officers and a 13-year-old boy. Israeli military operations continued in southern Lebanon and near the Syrian border. Dozens of people were reported wounded in various Israeli attacks over a 48-hour period.

The Trump administration has announced new immigration policies, including a requirement for foreigners currently in the U.S. to leave the country and apply for green cards from their home countries. The administration is also conducting immigration raids that have drawn comparisons from some Democratic lawmakers to historical events. Immigration lawyers and aid groups have expressed confusion and concern about the new policies.

The World Health Organization has reported that an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly, with almost 750 suspected cases. The WHO has assessed the risk at the national level as "very high." The United States has implemented travel restrictions, including banning green-card holders from returning from affected countries.

India recorded 330,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,263 deaths in a single day, with active cases surpassing 2.4 million. The Indian drug regulator granted restricted emergency use approval for Zydus Cadila's hepatitis drug Virafin for COVID-19 treatment. The Indian government announced it will provide 5 kg of free food grains to approximately 800 million poor beneficiaries for May and June 2021.

A gas explosion occurred at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province on Friday at 19:29 local time. The death toll has risen to at least 82-90 people according to state media reports. Nine people remain missing following the incident.

Republicans are redrawing congressional districts in multiple states ahead of midterm elections, with new districts already enacted in Tennessee and Alabama. These redistricting efforts are taking place following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened minority protections under the Voting Rights Act. The redistricting process is occurring as part of preparations for upcoming congressional elections.

Republican senators and lawmakers demonstrated rare defiance against President Trump's demands during a particularly challenging week on Capitol Hill. Trump faced setbacks from members of his own party who began asserting more independence from his directives. The resistance appears to be impacting Trump's ability to advance his legislative agenda through Congress.

A gas explosion occurred at a coal mine in China's Shanxi province, with state media reporting the incident happened Friday evening. The death toll is reported between 82-90 people, making it one of China's deadliest mining disasters in over a decade. Rescue efforts are ongoing with some people reported as trapped or missing.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India ahead of a Quad meeting with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan. The Quad is described as an Indo-Pacific strategic alliance between these four nations. Rubio's visit includes an invitation for Indian Prime Minister Modi to visit the White House.

Indian Parliament proceedings have been disrupted for multiple days during the Monsoon session as Opposition members protest over the Pegasus spyware controversy and other issues. Reports indicate that phone numbers of high-ranking officials including ousted CBI chief Alok Verma and close aides of the Dalai Lama appeared on lists associated with the Pegasus spyware. The government has made statements regarding the spyware allegations, though a Trinamool Congress member reportedly tore up the IT Minister's written statement on the matter.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Hawaii's Big Island on Friday night, May 22. The earthquake caused damage to homes and infrastructure on the island. Officials reported rockslides that left debris on roads and downed power lines as a result of the seismic activity.

A federal judge in Tennessee dismissed criminal human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was previously deported to El Salvador despite a court order preventing his removal. The Trump administration has announced a new policy requiring foreigners in the U.S. to leave the country and apply for green cards from their home countries. Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers plan to ask the Supreme Court to intervene in his deportation case after a federal appeals court declined to reconsider a previous decision.

SpaceX conducted a test flight of its Starship rocket system. The test involved what has been described as the largest and most powerful version of the Starship vehicle to date. The flight was part of SpaceX's ongoing development program for the Starship launch system.

UK officials have suggested pursuing a single market arrangement for goods with Europe. Industry figures who were briefed on the proposal indicated that the idea has not progressed further at this time. The lack of progress appears to be linked to scepticism from the European Union side.

A gas explosion occurred at a coal mine in China's Shanxi province on Friday evening, with death tolls reported between 82-90 people according to state media. Separately, an explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard in New York City on Friday resulted in one death and multiple injuries. The number of injured in the New York incident varies between reports, with figures ranging from 16 to 36 people affected.

Healthcare providers are reporting encounters with patients who have eating disorders and are taking GLP-1 drugs. These patients are seeking treatment for conditions including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Medical professionals have expressed alarm about this intersection between GLP-1 drug use and eating disorder treatment.

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died at age 41 from complications of severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. His family announced the death, citing overwhelming complications from the illnesses. President Donald Trump paid tribute to Busch on social media, calling him a true talent who loved NASCAR and its fans.

A chemical tank overheated at a facility in Southern California, prompting authorities to order tens of thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. A separate explosion occurred at a New York City shipyard on Staten Island, resulting in one civilian death and injuring dozens of people, including multiple firefighters and first responders. Both incidents involved ongoing emergency response efforts to stabilize the situations.

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured during a masked raid at his home near Geneva, according to Swiss media reports. The incident involved a masked gang targeting the racing legend's residence. Details about the extent of his injuries and the circumstances of the home invasion have been reported by Swiss outlets.

Approximately 40,000 residents in Orange County, California are under evacuation orders due to concerns about a chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove. The tank contains 34,000 gallons of toxic chemicals and authorities fear it could leak or explode. Officials have declared the situation an active crisis prompting urgent evacuations.

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died suddenly at age 41, with 911 call audio revealing he was coughing up blood and experiencing shortness of breath on Wednesday while preparing for the Coca-Cola 600 race. His death has deeply impacted the racing community, with fans gathering at Richard Childress Racing headquarters in North Carolina to mourn. Richard Childress Racing announced they will retire Busch's No. 8 car and reserve it for his 11-year-old son Brexton.

Pennsylvania state representative Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary for a congressional seat in Philadelphia. Rabb ran against candidates who had backing from the Democratic Party establishment. He received support from progressive groups during his campaign.

Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" has ended its run on CBS. Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed" is taking over the 11:35 p.m. time slot previously occupied by Colbert's show. Colbert's final episode achieved strong ratings performance.