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Govt reaffirms Gulf ties, regional peace push
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to forging stronger economic cooperation with Gulf countries and continuing efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region. Continuing to play a role in moving diplomatic efforts forward, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke to Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and met Chinese envoy Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad. Separately, PM Shehbaz while chairing a meeting with ambassadors to GCC member states a...
Nancy Pelosi endorses fellow progressive Connie Chan in high-profile race to succeed her
2026 ElectionNancy Pelosi endorses fellow progressive Connie Chan in high-profile race to succeed herChan’s competition includes state Sen. Scott Weiner and wealthy former tech executive Saikat Chakrabarti, a co-founder of the progressive group Justice Democrats.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced in November that she would not seek re-election.Daniel Heuer / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 10:12 PM ED...
Mark Cuban forced to play nice with President Trump after agreeing to be business partners
Billionaire Mark Cuban stood on the White House stage Monday alongside the man he spent the last year trying to keep out of the Oval Office.The former "Shark Tank" star and outspoken Kamala Harris surrogate appeared beside President Donald Trump during the rollout of TrumpRx.gov, which is a new initiative aimed at lowering the cost of 600 generic prescription drugs.The program partners the Trump administration with major private-sector companies, including Amazon, GoodRx and Mark Cuban Cost Plus...
Full interview: GOP Rep. Thomas Massie on Israel, Trump and more ahead of Kentucky primary
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is bearing the brunt of the White House in his primary race for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District against Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. Massie spoke with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe a day before the election about the record-breaking spending in his race, his views on Israel, President Trump and more.
Inside the Kentucky primary between Rep. Thomas Massie and Trump-backed Ed Gallrein
Rep. Thomas Massie is facing Trump-backed retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Tuesday's primary for Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
After primary loss, Sen. Bill Cassidy defends his 2021 vote to convict Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy defended his 2021 vote to convict President Donald Trump on impeachment charges, saying he would rather be remembered for standing up for his principles even if it ended his career in the Senate.
India, Norway seal 12 agreements to deepen green strategic partnership during PM Modi's visit
Oslo: India and Norway on Monday marked a significant upgrade in bilateral ties with the signing of 12 agreements and initiatives during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the Nordic country, signalling a broad expansion of cooperation across climate, technology, maritime, and scientific domains.The visit marked a major upgrade in India-Norway relations, with both sides agreeing to elevate the partnership to a Green Strategic Partnership, underscoring a shared commitment to sustain...
Donald Trump's age is not receiving the same 'scrutiny' as Biden's did, Atlantic writer complains
The Atlantic claimed on Monday that President Donald Trump has not received "the same kind of scrutiny" as former President Joe Biden regarding his age and stamina."When Donald Trump took the oath of office last January, he was the oldest president to begin a term, clocking in at 78 years and 220 days," Jonathan Lemire began his article titled "A Different Kind of Fading President." "He replaced the man who formerly held that title, Joe Biden, who had dropped out of the race after it became quit...
Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque
Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSareen Habeshian,CaliforniaandMax MatzaGetty ImagesThree people have been killed in a shooting at a mosque in San Diego, California, which officials believe was perpetrated by two teenage attackers. The shooting took place on Monday morning as officers were investigating a call about a possibly suicidal teen who had run away from home. At 11:43 local time (19:43 BST), police were called to a shoot...
Mysterious noises that have haunted generations of lighthouse keepers 'could be humpback whales sneezing'
Mysterious noises that have haunted generations of lighthouse keepers ‘could be humpback whales sneezing’By ADAM POGRUND, REPORTER Published: 01:53, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 01:53, 19 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran war: Trump's series of unenforced deadlines
With the war in Iran now past the 12-week mark, Trump has threatened for weeks to restart attacks if the country doesn't reach a deal with the US, but has yet to commit.
Nancy Pelosi breaks silence to endorse San Francisco supervisor as successor
Former House speaker, who had not yet weighed in, declared Connie Chan ‘best prepared’ to represent cityNancy Pelosi on Monday endorsed Connie Chan, a San Francisco supervisor, in the race to succeed her as the city’s representative in Congress, calling her the candidate who “stands above the rest”.Pelosi, the first woman to serve as speaker of the House, will retire at the end of her term and had not yet weighed in on the contested primary for the San Francisco district she has held for nearly...
Andy Burnham branded 'King of the U-turns' after backtracking on EU rejoin bid and now agreeing to stick with Reeves' borrowing rules
Andy Burnham branded 'King of the U-turns' after backtracking on EU rejoin bid and now agreeing to stick with Reeves' borrowing rulesQUENTIN LETTS: Waggling his Captain Scarlet eyebrows, Burnham twirled like dear John Curry. When he landed back on the ice, he was facing the other way By JASON GROVES, POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 01:34, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 01:36, 19 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Hegseth campaigns against Massie in Kentucky with primary a day away
Pete Hegseth hit the campaign trail Monday, an unusual move for a defense secretary, stumping in Kentucky for Ed Gallrein, a Trump-backed challenger to Republican congressman and frequent Trump critic Thomas Massie. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Mark Cuban Deletes Profanity-Containing Post Firing Back At Critics Over Trump White House Appearance
BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsMark Cuban Deletes Profanity-Containing Post Firing Back At Critics Over Trump White House AppearanceByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 08:23pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineBillionaire Mark Cuban, the co-founder of online pharmacy Cost Plus Drugs, sparked blowback Monday for appearing with President Donald Trump at a White Hou...
Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit
President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state mediaIt has been an unsettling few days for Taiwan’s government. When Donald Trump met Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, many feared the unpredictable US leader could upend Washington’s longstanding support for Taipei.But beyond a starkly worded statement from Xi stressing China’s claims over Taiwan, which it claims as part of its territory despite never having ruled it, init...
Liberal senator breaks ranks to take aim at Angus Taylor’s ‘negative’ rhetoric on immigration
‘We cannot continue to blame migrants for the problems of our economy,’ backbencher Andrew McLachlan says A Liberal senator has broken ranks to criticise Angus Taylor’s plan to bar non-citizens from accessing welfare, warning it will create “two types of members of the community” and is “not the Australian way”.The outspoken backbencher Andrew McLachlan said migrants should not be blamed for economic problems including the housing crisis, and warned his party’s immigration rhetoric was alienatin...
Iran war live: Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf allies
Al Jazeera's correspondent in Tehran says Iran's leaders are 'projecting defiance' and rejecting 'pressure' from the US.
Call for Tories to stand aside and leave by-election clear for Reform
Call for Tories to stand aside and leave by-election clear for ReformWILL NUTTING: For the future of Britain, this division on the Right - so like Monty Python's Judean People's Front vs The People's Front of Judea - cannot go onBy SAM MERRIMAN, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 00:45, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 00:45, 19 May 2026 e-mail View comments
New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy
Politics New York Times sues Pentagon a second time, calling press access policy "patently unconstitutional" May 18, 2026 / 7:39 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The New York Times sued the Defense Department on Monday for the second time in five months, arguing a requirement that journalists be escorted while on Pentagon grounds violates the First Amendment.The lawsuit casts the escort policy as part of "a series of escalating steps designed to stop unfavorable coverage" and "dramatically...