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Trump Warns Taiwan Against Independence Hours After Xi Summit President Trump has publicly warned Taiwan against declaring independence, just hours after concluding high-stakes bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The statement came in the early hours of May 16 Beijing time, mere hours after Trump and Xi wrapped up what they described as “very successful” talks, though no concrete agreements were announced. Trump’s remarks on Taiwan immediately drew widespread international attention. ...

Cuba’s government said the CIA director visited Havana as the island faces its worst energy crisis in decades with widespread blackouts.

The US Department of Justice found that Yale School of Medicine discriminated against Asian and White applicants in its admissions process.

US Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended plans to dismantle the federal Department of Education at a congressional hearing.

Defense Secretary Hegseth’s unexpected decision on Poland troop deployment caught Pentagon officials by surprise, potentially impacting NATO’s eastern flank security.

During the Beijing summit, Trump said Xi pledged China would not provide military equipment to Iran, a key diplomatic development amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Netanyahu announced Israel will sue the New York Times over an article about Palestinian detainees.

[Brief] US Democrats secured a last-minute legal reprieve in the 2026 redistricting dispute, temporarily averting an unfavorable map. This development could influence the balance of power in upcoming midterm elections.

Cuba Runs Out of Diesel and Oil Cuba’s Energy Minister has officially announced that the country’s diesel and oil reserves are completely exhausted, plunging the island nation into a severe energy crisis. This development worsens Cuba’s longstanding economic challenges. The fuel shortage has triggered widespread blackouts, transportation paralysis, and agricultural disruption. The Cuban government is seeking emergency import channels, but limited foreign exchange reserves and international sanctions make a quick resolution unlikely. Daily life has been severely impacted, with hospitals and critical infrastructure under strain. ...

Latvian PM Resigns Following Drone Controversy Latvian Prime Minister Silina announced her resignation on May 14, following intense domestic criticism over her government’s handling of Ukrainian drone incidents that crossed into Latvian airspace. The controversy stems from multiple Ukrainian drones straying off course during the Russia-Ukraine conflict and entering Latvian territory. Silina’s government was criticized for a slow and opaque initial response. Opposition parties, joined by some coalition members, mounted pressure that ultimately cost her the premiership. ...