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Vietnam President Visits Philippines to Boost Trade and Security

May 27, 2026

The Vietnamese leader, who also heads the Communist Party, is scheduled to arrive in Manila on May 31 and stay until June 1. During the two‑day visit, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will host him to talk about trade deals and ways to cooperate on maritime security. The Philippines h

politics

Russia Lets Banks Fight Back Against Drones

May 27, 2026

Russia has adopted a new law that gives its central bank and major banks the right to set up defense systems and arm employees so they can stop drone attacks without involving military forces. The law, approved by the lower house of parliament, is a response to the frequent drone strikes launched fr

politics

UCLA Faces New Federal Lawsuit Over Antisemitic Harassment Claims

May 27, 2026

The U. S. government has filed a fresh lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles, accusing the campus of ignoring antisemitic harassment faced by Jewish and Israeli students. The complaint follows a wave of protests after the Gaza conflict began in October 2023, during which pro‑Pale

politics

Mayor’s Final Speech Sparks Debate Over Curfew and Programs

May 27, 2026

The mayor began her goodbye tour by speaking at a major city council meeting, where residents asked tough questions about the proposed curfew and budget cuts. She answered every question without hesitation, saying she still wants a summer curfew in place and will finish key projects before leaving o

crime

Chainsaw Heist: A Pokémon Card Theft That Shocked Florida

May 27, 2026

A 33‑year‑old man from West Palm Beach allegedly used a portable chainsaw to break into a card shop in order to steal expensive Pokémon cards. The incident happened at Collection Realm, a store that displays rare card boxes behind glass near the register. According to security footage, the thief

politics

New Laws Target Church Protests

May 27, 2026

In recent months, several states have moved to strengthen penalties for people who disrupt religious services. The push began after a controversial protest inside a Minnesota church, which sparked anger among faith leaders and lawmakers. Those who support the bills say that worship spaces deserve mo

crypto

Crypto Firms Push Back on Senator Warren’s Challenge

May 27, 2026

The Digital Chamber, a leading crypto trade group, has urged the Treasury Department to support its recent decision to grant national trust bank charters to crypto companies. It asked the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to defend these approvals and keep working on clear rules for

finance

Crypto Startups and Car Makers Want to Open Their Own Banks

May 27, 2026

In recent months, several firms that once challenged banks are now applying for bank licenses. They want to move from being payment or crypto services into full banking operations. The applicants include well‑known names such as PayPal and the buy‑now‑pay‑later company, along with the three major D

crypto

HTX Denies UK Sanctions Claims, Says It Declined A7A5 Stablecoin Listing

May 27, 2026

HTX, a crypto exchange that operates worldwide, has publicly denied allegations from the UK government that it helped Russia move money for its war in Ukraine. The British Foreign Office said there was “reasonable grounds” to suspect HTX assisted a Russian‑linked stablecoin called A7A5. HTX’s spokes

politics

Iris Scanners, Immigration and Privacy: A New Debate

May 27, 2026

The U. S. government has recently signed a big deal with a tech firm that makes eye‑scan devices. The contract, worth about $25 million, is the biggest DHS has ever paid to that company. It shows how much money the department now has for technology. The plan is to buy more than 1, 500 iris scanners