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Day: May 20, 2026
US charges three Malaysian state telecoms officials for multimillion-dollar fraud https://t.co/XyVpJD5P6j https://t.co/XyVpJD5P6j
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 20, 2026
🇵🇱 Poland arrests three men on suspicion of spying for Russia. They face life in prison
The men, aged 48 to 62, are suspected of gathering sensitive information about NATO troop deployments in Poland.
They are also accused of spreading pro-Russian propaganda and disinformation.
Investigators say the suspects received firearms and tactical training, possibly in preparation for sabotage operations.
A court in Białystok has ordered all three held in pre-trial detention for three months. If convicted, they could receive life sentences.
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) May 20, 2026
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Dr. Flavia Lucenti, Postdoctoral Researcher at LUISS University for the EU Horizon Project REMIT. With Vladimir Putin in Beijing less than a week after Donald Trump’s own visit to China, Dr. Lucent emphasizes the historic significance in the sequencing of visits, revealing China’s increasingly central diplomatic role. She explores how the wars in Ukraine and Iran are reshaping the Sino Russian partnership. And Dr. Lucenti also highlights the structural asymmetry in the relationship: while China purchases a substantial share of Russian exports, “Russia accounts only 4% of China international trade”.
#Putin #Xi #Trade
#Putin #Xi #Trade
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Grabbing him by the “Beard”: The Insider identifies the FSB, GRU, and SVR agents Russia sent to Armenia to take on PM Nikol Pashinyan — The Insider https://t.co/IqH0MY1TWU
— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) May 20, 2026
Today’s Top News Stories gemini.google.com/share/0c26…
Here is a rundown of the top news stories for today, May 20, 2026:Global Conflicts & Diplomacy
U.S.-Iran Tensions: President Trump announced he called off a planned military strike on Iran at the request of Gulf allies, citing “serious negotiations” toward a peace deal. However, Vice President JD Vance stated the U.S. remains “locked and loaded” if talks fail. Domestically, the Senate advanced a resolution in a 50-47 vote attempting to curb the president’s war powers.
Russia-China Summit: Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently in Beijing holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This meeting comes just days after President Trump made his own official visit to China.U.S. Politics & Legal
Primary Election Shakeups: The influence of President Trump’s endorsements was on display as Rep. Thomas Massie, a frequent critic of the president, was defeated in the Kentucky GOP House primary by Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein. Meanwhile, Georgia’s Republican primary for governor is heading to a runoff election.
Trump IRS Lawsuit Deal: Bipartisan scrutiny is mounting over a proposed legal settlement where President Trump would drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. The proposed deal would establish a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies he claims were wrongfully targeted by the previous administration and would grant the president and his family immunity from pending tax audits.U.S. Domestic News
San Diego Mosque Attack: Two heavily armed teenagers who were radicalized online attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three people. A security guard, who was among those killed, is being hailed as a hero by officials for radioing a warning and delaying the shooters, saving numerous lives.
Cruise Ship Quarantine: U.S. health officials have ordered a quarantine for two passengers from a cruise ship that is experiencing an outbreak of hantavirus.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 20, 2026
