Five people, including two teenagers and a security guard, were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California’s largest mosque, on Monday. Police said two teenage gunmen opened fire around 11:40 a.m. local time before being found dead nearby, apparently from self-inflicted gunshots. Authorities are investigating the attack as a possible hate crime, though no official motive has been confirmed.

Police Chief Scott Wahl said the mother of one suspect had called police two hours earlier, reporting her son’s suicidal tendencies and missing firearms. Officers were already patrolling nearby areas when the shooting occurred. The mosque’s imam, Taha Hassan, described the attack as unprecedented and deeply distressing. Officials credited the slain security guard’s actions with preventing further casualties.

California Governor Gavin Newsom, New York Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Senator Lindsey Graham, and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the victims. Security has been increased around mosques and other places of worship in several states following the incident, which occurred a week before Eid al-Adha amid heightened religious tensions in the U.S.

Democrats in the United States Senate have announced a forced vote this week on the War Powers Resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made the announcement on social media platform X, stating that this will be the eighth such vote by Senate Democrats. He urged Republican senators to support the resolution, end the conflict, and withdraw American troops from hostilities with Iran.

The War Powers Resolution seeks to ensure that only Congress, not the president, can declare war, as stipulated by the U.S. Constitution. The renewed push reflects ongoing Democratic efforts to reassert congressional control over military engagements and prevent unilateral executive action in foreign conflicts.

The outcome of the upcoming vote will determine whether bipartisan support exists to limit presidential war powers and potentially shift U.S. military policy toward Iran.

A new analysis by the Brookings Institution has found that more than 100,000 children were separated from their parents during the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement in the United States. The report estimates that around 205,000 children experienced some form of separation, with about 145,000 of them being U.S.-born citizens. Researchers said official figures understate the scale of the issue because authorities often fail to record data about detainees’ children or families conceal information out of fear.

Analysts noted that the current situation surpasses the 2018 “zero tolerance” policy, when about 5,500 children were separated at the southern border. The report includes personal accounts, such as that of a detained mother in Texas who has been separated from her two-year-old U.S.-born son since last year. The Department of Homeland Security stated that detained parents can either leave the country with their children or assign guardianship, but researchers found many children remain in uncertain care arrangements.

Child welfare experts warned that most separated children live with relatives or acquaintances lacking legal authority or financial stability. Advocacy groups reported rising requests for custody planning assistance, while experts cautioned that intensified immigration raids could further increase family separations and harm children’s mental and social well-being.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will face extreme consequences if it does not agree to a deal soon. In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump stated that time is running out for Iran and that if it fails to act quickly, nothing will remain of the country. His remarks came shortly after a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a report by the Times of Israel.

The warning follows earlier threats from Trump, who had said that if Iran refused to agree to a deal to end the war, its entire civilization would be destroyed. A few days earlier, Trump also described the current ceasefire as being in a “critical condition.” The statements were reported by BBC and other media outlets.

The renewed warning highlights escalating tensions surrounding Iran’s position on negotiations and the fragile state of the ceasefire, though no details of the proposed deal were disclosed in the reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Greenland, Jeff Landry, arrived in the autonomous Danish territory on Sunday for a multi-day visit. According to local media, the Louisiana governor is making his first trip in this new role and will attend the “Future Greenland” economic forum in Nuuk on Tuesday and Wednesday. The event, organized by the employers’ association Grønlands Erhverv, will bring together investors, political figures, and business leaders to promote investment opportunities.

Landry’s visit comes at a time of heightened international tension following Trump’s repeated assertions about U.S. control over Greenland. These claims have drawn cautious responses from Denmark, Greenland, and several Western European countries. Local newspaper Sermitsiaq reported that Landry arrived with about ten aides and entered the city in a five-car convoy. The U.S. ambassador to Denmark is expected to join him in Greenland on Monday.

A U.S. embassy statement said the delegation aims to expand economic opportunities, strengthen relationships, and enhance mutual understanding between the United States and Greenland.

Senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has called on former US President Donald Trump to launch attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure if Tehran continues to reject Washington’s conditions in nuclear negotiations. Graham made the remarks in an interview with NBC, asserting that Iran’s energy sector is its weak point and should be targeted if hostilities resume.

Despite international law prohibiting attacks on civilian infrastructure, Graham insisted that stronger action could pressure Iran into reaching a deal. He argued that repeating past strategies would yield the same results and urged for more forceful measures to compel Tehran to negotiate.

Graham further claimed that Iran is testing US patience and playing a waiting game, describing the situation as one where the country is “playing games” and acting irrationally, echoing Trump’s own rhetoric. The comments were reported by Al Jazeera and published by Amar Desh on May 18, 2026.

Two US Navy EA-18G Growler fighter jets collided midair during the final day of the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, May 17. Following the collision, both aircraft crashed to the ground, but all four crew members managed to eject safely using parachutes, according to a BBC report.

Commander Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for the US Navy’s Pacific region, confirmed that the aircraft were based at Whidbey Island in Washington. NBC News reported that the air show was canceled after the incident, and the military base was placed under lockdown for safety reasons.

Authorities have not released further details about the cause of the collision or the extent of damage on the ground.

Inter Miami secured their first win at their new stadium on May 18, 2026, defeating Portland Timbers 2–0. Lionel Messi was central to the victory, contributing one goal and one assist. The club, owned by David Beckham, had failed to win in their previous four matches at the venue, recording three draws and one loss before this breakthrough performance.

Messi opened the scoring in the 31st minute after a well-coordinated attack with Luis Suárez and Segovia, finishing with a precise left-footed shot. Before halftime, the Argentine star created another goal, setting up German Berterame after a quick exchange with Suárez. Late in the match, Messi nearly scored again from a free kick, but Portland goalkeeper James Pantemis made a crucial save.

The victory lifted the mood in the Miami camp after a frustrating start at the new venue. The team will play one more match before the international break for World Cup qualifiers, after which Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will join the Argentina national squad.

The US Treasury Department has withdrawn the temporary waiver that allowed limited purchases of Russian crude oil after the expiry of its one-month term. The waiver had permitted the purchase of Russian oil stranded at sea, but that special allowance has now ended. The measure was originally introduced to stabilize the global energy market amid severe supply disruptions caused by war-related shocks.

According to reports, following US and Israeli attacks that led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, global energy prices surged sharply. Major buyers, including India, used the stranded Russian oil to ease the crisis. With the waiver now lifted, analysts warn that global oil supplies could tighten further, potentially pushing international prices higher.

Experts suggest that the end of this waiver may increase pressure on fuel prices in the United States, where gasoline is already near $4.50 per gallon. India, which had been importing around 2.3 million barrels of Russian oil daily during the waiver period, will now need to seek alternative sources.

US President Donald Trump is under growing political pressure over the ongoing war against Iran, as public support for the conflict has dropped below half. Multiple opinion polls show only 30 to 40 percent of Americans back the war, a level analysts compare to the final phase of the Vietnam War. Rising fuel prices across the country have further fueled public dissatisfaction, with gasoline now exceeding $4.50 per gallon in many areas.

In California, where most oil is imported, prices have surpassed $6 per gallon, intensifying economic strain on households. Analysts say the surge in energy costs is directly affecting daily expenses and creating significant political pressure on the Trump administration. Responding to reporters, Trump said his focus was on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons rather than on Americans’ financial concerns.

The comment, widely broadcast on US television, has drawn negative reactions from citizens facing financial hardship. Political analysts warn that the situation could pose serious challenges for Trump’s Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections, with the risk of losing control of both chambers of Congress.

Senior officials from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reportedly advised the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to take a more direct role in its ongoing conflict with Iran by seizing an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf. The British newspaper The Telegraph reported that Trump’s close associates suggested the UAE take control of Lavan Island, citing information from Middle East Eye.

According to the report, the proposal was made as tensions escalated in early April, when a secret Emirati operation allegedly targeted the island. A senior U.S. official was quoted as saying, “Go, take them,” adding that such an action would have placed Emirati rather than American troops on the ground.

The report highlights the extent of U.S. involvement in advising regional allies during heightened Gulf tensions, though it does not specify whether the UAE acted on the suggestion or how Iran responded.

A US federal court has unsealed charges against Iraqi national Mohammad al-Sadi, accused of plotting attacks on American and Jewish targets in the United States, Europe, and Canada. Prosecutors described him as a senior figure in the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah. The case has heightened Western concerns that Iran is extending its proxy network beyond the Middle East to strike Western interests. Al-Sadi was reportedly detained in Turkey and extradited to US custody before appearing in a Manhattan court, where he entered no plea.

According to the indictment, al-Sadi was linked to at least 20 planned attacks since late February, following the start of a US-Israeli operation against Iran. The document cites attempted arson at a Belgian synagogue and an attack on a Paris bank building. Investigators claim he coordinated with a front group tied to Kataib Hezbollah. Experts say the group operates closely with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and rarely acts without Tehran’s approval.

The case emerges amid a fragile ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran, with stalled mediation efforts and rising global oil prices due to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a video and statement marking Nakba Day, which commemorates the displacement of Palestinians during the creation of Israel. The video features an interview with Inia Bushnak, a New York resident who identifies as a survivor of the Nakba, recounting her family’s flight from Jerusalem amid fears of advancing Zionist forces.

The video explains that the term “Nakba,” meaning “catastrophe” in Arabic, refers to the expulsion and displacement of more than 700,000 Palestinians between 1947 and 1949 during the establishment of Israel. It also states that armed groups such as Haganah, Irgun, and Lehi destroyed over 400 Palestinian villages and towns, committing mass killings. Nakba Day is observed annually on May 15, and the video asserts that the Palestinian displacement continues today.

Mamdani released the video during anti-Zionist rallies in Manhattan and declined to participate in the upcoming “Israel Day on Fifth” parade organized by the Jewish community later this month.

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, saying the country will face a 'very bad time' if a peace agreement is not reached soon. He made the remarks in an interview with French broadcaster BFM TV, emphasizing that reaching a deal would be in both Washington’s and Tehran’s interests.

According to the report, while Tehran confirmed receiving new negotiation messages from the Trump administration, it expressed deep mistrust about Washington’s intentions. Amid this diplomatic deadlock, U.S. media outlets have reported that Trump could consider a major military operation to break the stalemate, with his top advisers already preparing a framework for renewed military action.

The New York Times reported that Trump might take a significant decision on the Iran crisis at any time. The report also recalled that the United States had previously carried out two military strikes on Iran during earlier nuclear program negotiations.

U.S. President Donald Trump returned from his China visit without achieving a breakthrough on the Iran issue, despite intensified diplomatic efforts. Speaking to reporters on his way back to Washington, Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping supported reopening the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, positions Beijing had previously expressed. Trump later wrote on his social media platform that U.S. military operations against Iran would continue.

According to U.S. administrative sources, the White House had planned to shape its next Iran strategy based on the outcome of the Trump–Xi meeting. With little progress, Trump now faces a decision on whether to launch new military strikes to halt the conflict. Internal divisions have emerged: some Pentagon officials favor targeted attacks to pressure Tehran, while others advocate continued diplomacy. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance claimed some negotiation progress, citing ongoing contacts with Trump’s envoys and Arab allies.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has driven up global oil prices, pushing U.S. gasoline above $4.50 per gallon and fueling inflation. Analysts warn that rising economic strain and the prolonged conflict could hurt Trump’s popularity ahead of the midterm elections.