Devastating tornadoes and severe storms swept through the central United States over the weekend and resulted in at least 23 fatalities across Kentucky, Alabama, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

At least 23 dead as tornadoes, severe storms ravage central US

At least 21 people have been killed across the central United States. This is as tornadoes and other extreme storms hit several states, including Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

US: Deadly storms leave trail of destruction

United States President Joe Biden’s absence from the upcoming Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland would be like giving Russian leader Vladimir Putin a standing ovation, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Tuesday (May 28).

Biden missing Ukraine peace summit next month would be like ‘applauding Putin,’ says Zelensky

The Biden Administration is pressing its European allies to back off from rebuking Iran for advancements in its nuclear program. This move has led to speculations if the president is seeking to keep tensions with Iran at Bay in the leadup to the presidential elections in November.

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US easing stance on Iran in wake elections?

Let's look at what to watch this week for cues on the US Federal reserve's rate path. The Fed's favourite inflation measure is expected to show a little respite from stubborn price pressures. This supports central bankers' caution in lowering interest rates.

US Federal reserve: Uneven progress for Fed in its inflation fight

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently said that she was offered an easy path to re-election in the January 7 polls on the condition that she permitted a foreign country to construct an airbase within Bangladeshi territory.

Was offered smooth re-election in return for air base approval in Bangladesh, says PM Hasina

US storms: Rescue efforts continue to remain underway

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, and Norway, all NATO members bordering Russia, have decided to join forces to build a “drone wall” to protect their borders.

Gravitas: Russia superior war-machinery makes NATO nervous, nations of US-led bloc plan 'drone wall'

Iran's government has announced a plan to significantly boost oil production to 4 million barrels per day. This target surpasses pre-sanction levels and raises questions about its feasibility.

Iran to boost oil production to 4 million barrels per day

Donald Trump, the former US president, has suffered the rare humiliation of getting booed and heckled during a raucous speech to the Libertarian Party National Convention. Watch in for more details!

US: Donald Trump booed at Libertarian convention

The global landscape is shifting. The US and China, the world's two largest economies, are locked in an uneasy rivalry. China boasts a massive manufacturing sector but remains reliant on western markets. This creates a complex dynamic, particularly for Europe.

US and EU pressure on China over Russian support & overcapacity

The skies are expected to be busier than ever this summer. But a looming pilot shortage could throw a wrench into these plans. To address this issue, US has allocated 240 million dollars. The congress anticipates a potential shortfall of 16,800 pilots annually.

US Congress allocates $240 mn to address pilot shortage

At least 15 people were killed across the central United States, as tornadoes and other extreme storms hit several states including Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Watch in for more details!

US: Tornadoes & storms hit Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma

Last year, a US woman named Kristie Pereira was forced to make the heart-wrenching decision to take her desperately ill puppy Beau to a Maryland shelter for euthanasia.

Emotional rollercoaster: US woman finds her ‘euthanised’ dog up for adoption

A man was taken into custody after six people, including four girls, at a movie theater, were stabbed in separate attacks that may be connected, police in Massachusetts said.

US: Man in custody after stabbings at Massachusetts theater, McDonald’s

The United States is anticipated to remove its embargo on the transfer of offensive weaponry to Saudi Arabia, possibly in the upcoming weeks. According to a person familiar with the situation, Washington has already told Saudi Arabia that it was ready to withdraw the restriction.

Biden to reverse ban on sale of offensive weapon to Saudi Arabia

The United States is anticipated to remove its embargo on the transfer of offensive weaponry to Saudi Arabia, possibly in the upcoming weeks. According to a person familiar with the situation, Washington had already told Saudi Arabia that it was ready to withdraw the restriction.

Biden administration to lift arms embargo on Saudi Arabia, says Report

A 15-year-old boy in Arizona was rescued by his brother after being attacked by a black bear in a bunkhouse last week. Brigham Hawkins, the victim, had his mother Carol Hawkins discuss the terrifying event with FOX 10 Phoenix.

US teen survives bear attack after heroic rescue by brother

US: tornadoes & storms hit Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma

Powerful storms and likely tornadoes tore through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky over the weekend, killing at least 18 people, injuring hundreds, and leaving a swath of destruction across the central United States.

At least 18 killed in Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma as powerful storms devastate central US

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has announced that the United States is considering tougher secondary sanctions on banks operating in Russia. Watch in for more details!

Janet Yellen signals potential sanction escalation for banks in Russia

Four US Army vessels which were supporting the temporary pier built by the United States to deliver aid to Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, have been swept away due to heavy seas, said the US Central Command (CENTCOM), on Saturday (May 25).

US Army vessels supporting Gaza aid pier washed away in heavy seas: CENTCOM

Morgan Spurlock, the US film-maker behind the award-winning documentary "Super Size Me," died from cancer complications, his family announced on Friday. Watch in for more details!

US film-maker Morgan Spurlock dies of cancer aged 53

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