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Tension and Diplomacy in Oval Office Meeting

Tension and Diplomacy in Oval Office Meeting

May 10, 2026 · Emily Ross

US President Donald Trump hosted Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House for a private Oval Office meeting. The encounter took place

North Korea Targets Seoul With New Artillery

North Korea Targets Seoul With New Artillery

May 10, 2026 · James Parker

North Korea announced plans to deploy additional long-range artillery. These new systems are designed to target South Korea’s capital, Seoul. The announcement c

US Hits Iran Targets Amid Rising Tensions

US Hits Iran Targets Amid Rising Tensions

May 10, 2026 · David Chen

The US launched strikes against Iranian targets on May 8, 2026, after claiming its Navy destroyers came under attack. President Donald Trump is pushing for a sw

Shell Doubles Profits as Gas Prices Soar

Shell Doubles Profits as Gas Prices Soar

May 10, 2026 · James Parker

Shell reported nearly $7 billion in profits for the first quarter, a significant increase from the previous quarter. The energy giant's earnings more than doubl

North Koreans Fought and Died for Russia

North Koreans Fought and Died for Russia

May 10, 2026 · David Chen

Thousands of North Korean soldiers were deployed to fight alongside Russian forces. The exact number of casualties remains unknown. Estimates suggest around 11,