Harvey Weinstein rape retrial ends without a verdict

A new rape retrial involving former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein ended in New York City without a unanimous verdict from the jury, prolonging one of the most closely followed legal cases linked to the global #MeToo movement. The case centered on allegations made by Jessica Mann, a former aspiring actress who accused Weinstein of sexually......

Rising diesel costs from Iran war strain U.S. school budgets

Sharp increases in diesel prices linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran are placing growing financial pressure on school districts across the United States, forcing many administrators to reconsider transportation and operational spending. Since the beginning of the conflict earlier this year, fuel prices have climbed rapidly, affecting......

Trump returns from China with stability and strategic stalemate

U.S. President Donald Trump returned from his latest visit to China after high-level discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping that resulted in limited economic agreements but no major diplomatic breakthrough. The summit, held in Beijing, reflected a calmer atmosphere between the world’s two largest economies following months of......

Musk backs orbital data centers as AI energy warnings grow

Elon Musk has renewed support for space-based computing infrastructure after Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang warned that artificial intelligence could soon overwhelm global power systems. Musk posted that space represents the only viable path forward, reinforcing his long-standing view that orbital data centers could solve rising energy......

Subaru delays electric vehicle rollout and shifts to hybrids

Subaru has postponed the planned 2028 launch of fully in-house electric vehicles, marking a major adjustment in its electrification strategy. The Japanese automaker cited slowing demand for battery electric vehicles and shifting policy conditions in the United States as key factors behind the decision. Production plans at its Oizumi plant......

Head of Harvard’s endowment plans retirement, reports say

The head of Harvard University’s investment fund, N. P. Narvekar, is reportedly planning to retire after several years overseeing one of the largest university endowments in the world. According to media reports, Narvekar informed Harvard’s governing board that he could step down from his position in the coming years, although......

Morocco strengthens role in global forest governance talks

New York hosted the 21st session of the United Nations Forum on Forests from 11 to 15 May 2026. Morocco played a visible role in the proceedings through the participation of the Director General of the National Agency for Water and Forests. He acted as Vice President of the Forum Bureau and facilitated multiple negotiation sessions involving......

NextEra and Dominion discuss major merger to create energy Giant in the United States

Two major American energy companies are reportedly in discussions over a possible merger that could create one of the largest utility groups in the United States. According to financial media reports, NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are exploring a deal that would combine their operations into a company valued at approximately 400 billion......

Islamic State Leader killed in joint U.S.-Nigeria operation, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American and Nigerian forces carried out a joint military operation that resulted in the death of a senior leader linked to the Islamic State in Nigeria. According to statements released by the U.S. administration, the operation targeted Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a militant figure described by American......

Vladimir Putin to visit China days after Donald Trump’s trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit China on May 19 and 20 for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to an announcement from the Kremlin. The visit comes only a few days after U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to China, highlighting the growing diplomatic activity surrounding relations between......

Taiwan reaffirms its independent status after Trump’s warning

Taiwanese authorities reaffirmed the island’s status as an independent and sovereign nation following recent comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tensions between Taipei and Beijing. In an official statement released on Saturday, Taiwan’s foreign ministry declared that the island operates as a democratic and......

Morocco’s national security expands modernization drive at 70th anniversary

Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security, known as the DGSN, marked its 70th anniversary on May 16 as the institution continued a broad modernization strategy focused on crime reduction, digital transformation, police training, and international security cooperation. Created in 1956 after Morocco’s independence, the agency......

Chinese officials meet Citigroup and Goldman sachs executives in Beijing

Chinese officials held high-level meetings in Beijing with leading American financial executives as both countries continue efforts to strengthen economic dialogue despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to reports from state-backed media, senior Chinese authorities, including officials from the country’s securities regulator......

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