May 14, 2026

U.S. and China Hold Summit on Trade, Iran, and Regional Security

Non-Militarization of Hormuz During a summit between the U.S. and China, both nations agreed on the importance of not militarizing the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained the discussions about the Iran conflict and Hormuz’s blockade. Rubio noted that the U.S. was not seeking China’s intervention regarding Iran. The Chinese expressed […]

May 14, 2026

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Court Orders Arrest of Andriy Yermak Amid Escalating Russian Strikes

On Thursday, Ukraine’s anti-corruption court ordered the arrest of Andriy Yermak, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on charges of money laundering. Yermak, formerly the head of Zelenskyy’s administration, has denied the allegations. The court set bail at 140 million hryvnias, equivalent to $3.19 million, allowing Yermak to secure release while awaiting a final […]