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iraqi territory

Secret Bases in the Iraqi Desert

May 17, 2026

The Bedouin community near al‑Nukhaib in Iraq’s western desert knows the routine of a local shepherd’s pickup truck. It usually drives past at 2 p. m. , carrying supplies to the nearest town, then returns in a few hours. One March day, that routine was shattered when the truck burst into flames and

politics

Ukraine Launches Big Drone Attack on Russia, Killing Four

May 17, 2026

Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone assaults against Russian territory, striking homes and infrastructure near Moscow and killing four people. The attack hit a house in Khimki, a town northwest of the capital, and two men in Pogorelki, a village just north of Moscow. A drone also struck a t

politics

Taiwan’s Future: A Call for Self‑Determination

May 17, 2026

President Lai Ching‑te recently told a celebration in Taipei that the phrase “Taiwan independence” simply means the island is not part of China and that its people alone should decide what happens next. He repeated a stance his party has held since 1999: Taiwan is already a sovereign state called

politics

Israel Plans New Defence Base on Former UN Refugee Site

May 17, 2026

Israel’s cabinet has green‑lit a new military complex on the grounds that once housed the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in East Jerusalem. The plan follows last year’s removal of UNRWA buildings after the Israeli government seized the area, a move that drew international criticism for breac

politics

Why a local election in Sonoma County is getting big money attention

May 17, 2026

A billboard along Highway 101 keeps reminding drivers about Todd Lands, one of three candidates running to fill an open seat on Sonoma County’s Board of Supervisors. The ad pushes his slogan "Less Talk. More Action, " but the real story behind Lands might be who’s paying for it. Campaign records sho

finance

How Tech Earnings and AI IPOs Are Shaping Market Trends

May 15, 2026

Stock markets saw steady gains as tech shares continued climbing, with the S&P 500 up by 0. 4% and the Nasdaq 100 rising 0. 6% by late morning. The push came from two key players: Cisco’s strong earnings report and a fresh AI-focused company going public. Cisco’s stock jumped into record territory a

entertainment

Human Menaces in Sci‑Fi: The Top Ten Villains

May 14, 2026

Science fiction often shows monsters that are aliens, robots or weird creatures. But the scariest threats usually come from people themselves. They are easier to relate to and can push the story into deeper territory. The list below starts with a villain who has become an icon. Darth Vader, with

technology

China‑US Chip Deal Stalled: Why Nvidia’s H200 Is Still Unpacked

May 14, 2026

"Nvidia’s powerful H200 AI chip has just cleared U. S. export rules for about ten Chinese companies, but no chips have been shipped yet. The deal sits in a tense spot where both countries want to benefit but also protect their own tech goals. The approval came after the U. S. Commerce Department

sports

Strickland’s Apology Faces Backlash Over Religion‑Related Trash Talk

May 13, 2026

Belal Muhammad, a former UFC champion, publicly denounced Sean Strickland after the latter’s remarks about Khamzat Chimaev’s family and faith during UFC 328. The comments sparked anger when Strickland, known for his heated promos, later apologized to Muslim fans, but Muhammad argued the apology was

sports

Big Man Back, Series Heats Up: What the Spurs-Wolves Game 5 Means for Both Teams

May 13, 2026

Game 5 of the Spurs vs. Timberwolves playoff series isn’t just another match—it’s a high-stakes showdown where everything changes because one player stays on the court instead of sitting on the bench. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ towering rookie, got thrown out of Sunday’s game for a hard elbow to