May 20, 2026
Elis Gjevori, Adam Hancock and Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
Elis Gjevori, Adam Hancock and Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
- Iran has warned that the Middle East war would spread far beyond the region if the United States and Israel resumed their attacks.
- US President Donald Trump has given Iran “two to three days” to reach a deal, as his deputy, JD Vance, said the two sides have made a “lot of progress” in talks.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting Russian leader Vladimir Putin for talks expected to focus on energy and weapons deals that are heavily influenced by the wars in Iran and Ukraine.
- Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi heading to Tehran for talks. Iran’s state media reported.
- Israeli forces have intercepted another boat from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, the 61st so far, as international outrage grows over the abduction of hundreds of activists.