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Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots
Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.
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Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran is enough
The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.
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What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip
Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.
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Israel says it has killed Hamas commander in Gaza air strike
Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, described as "one of the architects of the October 7 massacre", was killed in Gaza City, Israel says.
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Judge Bars Kars4Kids from Broadcasting 'Misleading' Ads in California
Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/15/us/kars4kids-advertising-banned-california.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48152777 Points: 16 # Comments: 0
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Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
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What is the Delinquency Rate and How will it Affect the Global Market? 
U.S. household debt stress is rising again as late payments climb across credit cards, student loans, and auto loans. Charlie Bilello said 13.1% of credit card balances are now at least 90 days delinquent, marking the highest level since 2011.
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US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.
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Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape charge
It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.
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Myanmar Parliament Proposes Death Penalty for Cybercrime Offences
U.S. Treasury yields rose across multiple maturities as investors continued to assess inflation risks, federal borrowing pressures, and expectations for future Federal Reserve policy. The move came while U.S.
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Myanmar Parliament Proposes Death Penalty for Cybercrime Offences
On May 14, 2026, Myanmar published a parliamentary bill proposing the death penalty for those who detain or violently coerce victims into online scam centres.
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We don't know why Malawi is poor
Article URL: https://newsletter.deenamousa.com/p/we-dont-know-why-malawi-is-poor Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48150971 Points: 46 # Comments: 51
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ICE releases wife of US soldier and Afghanistan veteran from detention
Deisy Rivera Ortega was taken into custody at an immigration appointment in Texas last month.
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New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.
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Russia And Iran Settle Billions In Yuan As Dollar Pressure Grows
The dollar is losing ground where it ruled uncontested for decades. In March 2026, Russia and Iran settled $214 billion in trade in Chinese yuan, confirming the acceleration of dedollarization led by the BRICS.
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Power prices are up 76% on America’s biggest grid, and a watchdog is pointing fingers
Prices have nearly doubled in the largest U.S. grid thanks to surging demand from data centers.
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US orders travelers on Air Force One to throw away gifts, pins, and burner phones after China trip
People who travelled to Beijing for a summit between the United States and China had to throw away items they received during the trip before boarding Air Force One, presumably for security reasons.
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Trump says he 'made no commitment either way' to Xi on Taiwan
Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, "I don't talk about that".
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Pennsylvanians use town hall meeting to rail against data center boom
“This is a public trust and transparency issue.”
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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals confirmed
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.
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Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats
Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.
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Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war
Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim's aunt says he was not involved.
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Why is Ireland not taking part in this year's Eurovision?
Ireland's boycott is the latest in a series of moves that has seen the country at odds with Israel over its war in Gaza.
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Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case
Roxanne Tickle has been awarded AU$40,000 in damages for being kicked off the Giggle for Girls app.
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Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power as China visit ends
Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work.
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Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.
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Oil Prices Rise Despite Ceasefire Claims as Bitcoin Moves in the Opposite Direction
Oil prices climbed again on Friday, even after U.S.
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Will the US Continue Its Offensive Against Iran? 
The financial fallout from the US-Iran conflict hit hard this week. Reports that President Trump is preparing to restart “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz sent US equity markets falling immediately, and crypto followed.
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CLARITY Act support carries electoral boost, HarrisX poll finds
The poll found 52% of registered voters support the CLARITY Act, with 47% willing to cross party lines for a candidate who backs the bill.
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