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Is pragmatism replacing ideology in international affairs?
Al Jazeera 23 May 2026

Is pragmatism replacing ideology in international affairs?

Overlapping interests and conflict are shaping modern relations. The United States and India are seeking to mend ties after a year of diplomatic see-saw during which tariffs were …

‘United States of the Middle East?’: Trump posts US flag covering Iran
Al Jazeera 23 May 2026

‘United States of the Middle East?’: Trump posts US flag covering Iran

Latest Truth Social post comes amid ‘delicate diplomacy’, expert says, as US and Iran indicate progress in talks.

Cannes 2026 Video #9: Critics Roundtable
Roger Ebert 23 May 2026

Cannes 2026 Video #9: Critics Roundtable

Managing Editor Brian Tallerico and our correspondents talk about the highs and lows of this year's fest.

France bans Israeli minister Ben-Gvir from entering country
Le Monde 23 May 2026

France bans Israeli minister Ben-Gvir from entering country

The decision comes after the far-right minister's 'reprehensible actions towards French and European citizens' who were part of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, France's foreign ministe…

Cannes 2026: Colony, The End of It, Roma Elastica
Roger Ebert 23 May 2026

Cannes 2026: Colony, The End of It, Roma Elastica

Genre films were some of the buzziest titles at Cannes this year. But there were some misfires, too.

Cannes 2026: The Dreamed Adventure, Too Many Beasts, Women on Trial, Che Guevara: The Last Companions
Roger Ebert 23 May 2026

Cannes 2026: The Dreamed Adventure, Too Many Beasts, Women on Trial, Che Guevara: The Last Companions

On the final film to premiere in Competition at Cannes this year, plus brief thoughts on three others.

Cheap attack drones break through Israel's Iron Dome
DW 23 May 2026

Cheap attack drones break through Israel's Iron Dome

Inexpensive fiber-optic drones are challenging Israel's high-tech defenses, shifting the military balance in the Middle East.

Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico with FIFA approval
Al Jazeera 23 May 2026

Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico with FIFA approval

Iran were expected to fly from Turkiye to Arizona to continue World Cup 2026 preparations but will switch to Mexico.

Pakistan army chief visits Tehran to push for end to US-Israeli war on Iran
Al Jazeera 23 May 2026

Pakistan army chief visits Tehran to push for end to US-Israeli war on Iran

Munir met senior Iranian officials on Saturday as Islamabad and Doha push to finalise a memorandum to end the war.

Exclusive: Trump says he's "50/50" on Iran deal or bombs, will meet envoys to decide
Axios 23 May 2026

Exclusive: Trump says he's "50/50" on Iran deal or bombs, will meet envoys to decide

President Trump told Axios on Saturday that he would be meeting with his negotiators later in the day to discuss Iran's latest offer, and would likely decide by Sunday whether to …

U.S., Iran close to a deal to end war, official says
Axios 23 May 2026

U.S., Iran close to a deal to end war, official says

The Trump administration and Iran are close to a deal to end the war, with remaining gaps focused on "wording" of several points, a U.S. official briefed on the negotiations said …

The Real Lesson of Elon Musk’s Outrage at Christopher Nolan
The Atlantic 23 May 2026

The Real Lesson of Elon Musk’s Outrage at Christopher Nolan

Right-wing anger about The Odyssey says more about today’s myopic understanding of identity than it does about classical antiquity.