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House GOP pulls Iran war resolution vote that appeared to have enough support to pass
Politics House Republicans pull vote on Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass May 22, 2026 / 12:34 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google House Republicans on Thursday pulled a vote on a measure that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying action on the issue as the Trump administration struggles to maintain congressional backing for the war.The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rei...
Who Runs Iran Today? No, It's Not Just Mojtaba Khamenei
Experts point out that their shared backgrounds, careers and ideological outlook are the reasons why neither the war nor the collapse of the government and assassinations of around 50 top political and military leaders could paralyse Tehran.
US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao's remarks come as US President Donald Trump gives mixed signals on the sale.
Setback for US? Iran destroys over $1 billion worth MQ-9 Reaper drones since war began
Iran has reportedly downed over two dozen US MQ-9 Reaper drones, costing nearly a billion dollars and impacting a significant portion of Washington's advanced unmanned fleet. These losses, occurring amid ongoing conflict, highlight the vulnerability of expensive drones in contested airspace. The Pentagon faces challenges replacing these crucial intelligence and strike assets.
Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war
Politics Navy's acting secretary says $14 billion Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war May 21, 2026 / 11:41 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations. Asked at a congressional hearing about the stalled $14 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan, Acting Secretary Hung Cao said that "right now we're doing a pau...
What Is GAESA, A Military Conglomerate At Centre Of US-Cuba Tensions
GAESA stands for Grupo de Administracion Empresarial - or 'business administration group.' It is a sprawling conglomerate of military-run businesses, widely seen as the island's most profitable and efficient.
‘If 60 wickets aren’t enough, scrap Ranji’: Vengsarkar slams selectors over Nabi snub
Cricket legend Dilip Vengsarkar is absolutely fuming! He's slammed the selectors for completely snubbing Auqib Nabi, the Ranji Trophy's top bowler, for the Afghanistan Test. Despite Nabi's incredible 60 wickets and being named Player of the Tournament for leading J&K to their first title, they apparently passed him over due to 'pace concerns'.
China President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea next week: Report
Chinese president Xi Jinping is expected to travel to North Korea as early as next week to meet leader Kim Jong-un, following a tightly sequenced round of high-profile summits in Beijing that included visits by US president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin.
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Politics GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting By Nikole Killion, Nikole Killion Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion is a CBS News congressional correspondent based in Washington D.C., who has covered some of the biggest stories on Capitol Hill since 2021. Killion has also served a key role in CBS News' election coverage during the 2024 and 2020 presidential races covering the Trump, Biden, and Harris campaigns. Read Full Bio Nikole Killion, Caitlin Huey...
Sher Afzal Marwat moves FCC against Gandapur’s resignation
• Argues stepping down lacked ‘free will’ and therefore has no legal effect• Seeks cancellation of all actions related to appointment of Sohail Afridi as KP CM ISLAMABAD: Estranged PTI leader Sher Afzal Khan Marwat on Thursday approached the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) against the resignation of Ali Amin Gandapur, who stepped down as chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on directives allegedly issued by jailed PTI founder Imran Khan. The petition, filed under Article 175(E) of the Co...
Hardening lines
THE negotiations aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran underscore how far apart Washington and Tehran still seem to remain. In particular, confusion surrounding Iran’s position on its enriched uranium stockpile has illustrated how fraught the diplomacy has been. Reuters reported on Thursday that Iran’s supreme leader had instructed that the country’s highly enriched uranium stockpile remain inside Iran, directly challenging one of Washington’s core demands. The US, backed by Israel, wants th...
'If I do attend, I get killed': Trump says Iran war stopping him from attending son's wedding
Amid escalating Iran tensions, President Trump expressed uncertainty about attending his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding this weekend in the Bahamas. He joked about facing criticism from the "fake news" regardless of his attendance, citing security concerns and the difficult timing due to international developments.
Mojtaba Khamenei Issues New Uranium Diktat Amid Peace Talks, Trump Responds
Israeli officials have told news agency Reuters that Trump has assured Israel that Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, needed to make an atomic weapon, will be sent out of Iran and that any peace deal must include a clause on this.
Major twist after fruit picker was charged with murder over pensioner's gory amputation death
Major twist after fruit picker was charged with murder over pensioner's gory amputation deathSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 03:31, 22 May 2026 | Updated: 03:31, 22 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Dismissed complaints against CJP Afridi made public
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Thursday made public the May 14 decisions of the Supreme Judicial Council, which dismissed five complaints against him lodged by different lawyers and litigants with the apex council. During its May 14 meeting, the council considered and disposed of 23 different complaints in accordance with Article 209 of the Constitution against the superior court judges, including the CJP. The council had decided to first take up matters concerning some of...
Caitriona Graham recounts violent treatment after Gaza flotilla raid
Irish activist Caitriona Graham recounts violent treatment after Gaza flotilla raid
US ‘hopeful’ as Islamabad tries to prevail on Tehran
• Rubio sees progress towards ending war after Pakistani officials’ visit; upset by Nato allies’ snub• Reports suggest CDF Munir may travel to Iran if Naqvi-led talks lead to breakthrough• Tehran says it is reviewing latest US proposal; Hormuz control remains key sticking point ISLAMABAD: As Pakistani officials continued to lay the groundwork for a possible US-Iran rapprochement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared hopeful for progress towards ending the war with Iran, despite the rigid s...
Canadian province to hold independence referendum - and could become a US state
The Canadian province of Alberta will hold an independence referendum within months, its Premier has confirmed.A petition calling for separation had gained more than 300,000 signatures earlier this year - and now, a date has been set for a vote.Albertans will vote on whether to stay in Canada, or push ahead with a second binding vote on separating, on October 19.In a TV address last night, Premier Danielle Smith said the question on ballot cards will be: "Should Alberta remain a province of Cana...
US arrests sister of powerful Cuban official over alleged ties to communist regime
The United States has arrested the sister of the executive president of GAESA, a sprawling conglomerate of military-run businesses in Cuba, due to her alleged ties to the communist regime.GAESA has been cited for reportedly diverting millions in aid meant for the Cuban people "at the behest of the regime," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a post on X Thursday.Adys Lastres Morera was taken into ICE custody after the State Department revoked her lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, accord...
JAN MOIR: No means no, whether or not you're in a fake bed with your pretend wife on Married At First Sight
JAN MOIR: No means no, whether or not you're in a fake bed with your pretend wife on Married At First SightBy JAN MOIR, DAILY MAIL COLUMNIST Published: 01:08, 22 May 2026 | Updated: 02:56, 22 May 2026 e-mail 3 View comments