Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

BBC News

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

Colombia run-off election set: Leftist vs. right-wing firebrand...

Megan Janetsky, Astrid Suárez, Associated Press

Lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and peace-builder Iván Cepeda are leading the vote counts in the first round of Colombia’s presidential elections and will face off in a presidential runoff in the South American nation later in June. De la Espriella, a newcome…

Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report

BBC News

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.

Syria's Sharaa holds phone call with Trump, Syrian presidency says

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

May 31 (Reuters) - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone call with U.S.

US measure to deepen Israel military cooperation faces bipartisan pushback

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie say they will try to remove the pro-Israel section from US defence bill.

US Congress moves to deepen military ties with Israel: Why it matters

Caolán Magee, Al Jazeera English

Analysts say the plan would weave Israeli military interests more deeply into the fabric of US national security policy.

Colombians head to the polls to choose President Gustavo Petro’s successor

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The contest is largely a three-horse race between a left-wing senator, a businessman and a right-wing lawmaker.

A Baltic Pressure Campaign For President Trump To End Russia’s War

David A. Deptula, Contributor, David A. Deptula, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davedeptula/, Forbes

President Trump has an opportunity to end Russia’s war against Ukraine by leading a Baltic air and maritime pressure campaign that moves Putin to the bargaining table.

U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week

The Associated Press, NPR

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.

Trump sent back Iran deal text with changes

Yahoo Entertainment

Wisconsin Republican Carries BidenWisconsin Republican Carries Biden's Water

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Trump's gaslighting Agriculture Secretary downplayed the pain farmers are experiencing now due to Trump's Iran war while taking credit for a taking credit for a new ammonia plant which will be funded by -- you guessed it -- a program created under Biden. Duri…

Do Americans really know how much the world hates us?

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

The global romance with America turned sour years ago. Now the world's ready for a divorce

Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Japan accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability.

All Eyes on US and Iran as Potential Peace Deal Looms

NBC, Yahoo Entertainment

United States and Arab officials have been indicating for days that a deal is close to being finalized to end the Iran war. On Friday, President Donald Trump...

U.S. faces foreign crises with a hollowed out diplomatic corps

Abigail Williams, NBC News

Hundreds of diplomats have been forced to retire or were laid off in the Trump administration

Trump tightens terms on Iran war deal, US media say

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

US officials indicate Tehran may take days to respond to Trump's tougher terms on a potential peace agreement.

Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US

BBC News

The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.

Iran war day 93: Trump won’t ‘rush’ deal; Israel expands Lebanon invasion

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Donald Trump says talks with Iran are progressing 'slowly but surely', as Israel intensifies operations in Lebanon.

Trump pushes for last-minute changes to Iran peace draft – media

RT

Donald Trump has reportedly ordered last-minute revisions to the Iran peace roadmap, demanding stronger nuclear concessions Read Full Article at RT.com

“How to Sell a Genocide:” Gaza Reporting’s Double Standards

The Conversation, Juancole.com

The IDF engaged in “medicide” namely, the targeted destruction of Gaza’s healthcare system and the killing of more than 1,500 healthcare workers<

WATCH: Special roadside delivery in Oklahoma

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Shelbee Dugger-Kemp's Memorial Day weekend delivery was the early arrival of twins.

Caribbean Food Security, One Year After The Collapse Of USAID

Daphne Ewing-Chow, Senior Contributor, Daphne Ewing-Chow, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/daphneewingchow/, Forbes

The abrupt collapse of USAID one year ago impacted food security, agriculture, and climate resilience across the Caribbean.

Sunday shows preview: Will Trump greenlight a new Iran deal?

Sophie Brams, The Hill

All eyes are on an emerging deal between the U.S. and Iran that would extend the current ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but it remains unclear...

Iran reasserts control over Hormuz Strait as deal with US remains elusive

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US 'more than capable' of restarting war if satisfactory deal not reached.