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NATO SAYS U.S TROOP CUTS WON’T WEAKEN EUROPE – Alliance insists defence plans remain secure despite planned withdrawal  NATO says planned reductions in U.S. troop numbers in Europe will not weaken the alliance’s defence posture across the region. Speaking in Brussels on Tuesday, NATO’s top commander Alexus Grynkewich said the withdrawal of an American armoured brigade — around five thousand troops — would not undermine NATO’s military planning. Grynkewich said European allies and Canada are increasingly taking greater responsibility for conventional defence in Europe, while the United States continues to provide critical strategic capabilities. He described the shift as part…

GLOBAL ECONOMY HELD HOSTAGE BY THE STRAIT -Says UK FM Yvette Cooper  Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper made claims that the global economy was being “held hostage” by the Strait of Hormuz.  Speaking at the Global Partnerships Conference in London, Cooper claimed that the world was “sleepwalking” into a food security crisis with no statistics to back the allegations. The two-day summit, which will be jointly hosted by the UK and South Africa, aims to bring together governments, investors and global organisations to discuss approaches to international development and crisis response, according to event organisers.

ARSENAL CROWNED PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS – It is Arsenal’s first title since 2003-04 and first major trophy since the 2020 FA Cup FS Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League title when they were confirmed as champions following second-placed Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. Leaders for almost the entire season, Mikel Arteta’s side are now four points clear with one game remaining and Sunday’s clash at Crystal Palace will now be a coronation. Arsenal’s triumph sparked huge celebrations across London, and minutes after the final whistle at Bournemouth, large crowds of Arsenal fans began to descend…

IRAN REOPENS STOCK MARKET – It opens after 80-day suspension since war erupts Iran’s stock market and related financial instruments resumed trading on Tuesday local time after being shuttered for nearly three months, the country’s Securities and Exchange Organization announced. Iran’s securities exchange market has been temporarily closed since February 28, when the U.S.-Israeli war against the country erupted. After an 80-day suspension, the stock market and associated financial instruments trading markets reopened. Hojatollah Saydi, chair of the Securities and Exchange Organization, said more than 500 companies that were able to submit financial reports were cleared to begin trading on…

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS TO BE HIT BY STRIKE – The strike is expected tomorrow after talks with union collapse Samsung Electronics’ union plans for 48,000 workers to walk off the job tomorrow Thursday May 21st after efforts to clinch a deal on bonus payments fell through, threatening the global supply of semiconductors. Union leader Choi Seung-ho said the 18-day strike would go ahead as management had not come round on one remaining sticking point in talks mediated by the government. Samsung Electronics said in a statement that the union had insisted on “unacceptable demands” that included the size of bonuses for…

SAN DIEGO MOSQUE SHOOTING LABELLED AS HATE CRIME – No precise motive or precipitating incident has been publicly suggested by authorities Local law enforcement and the FBI are investigating a shooting yesterday at the Islamic Center of San Diego as a hate crime, police chief Scott Wahl said. However, no precise motive or precipitating incident for the gun violence has been publicly suggested by authorities.  Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the centre, killing a security guard and two men outside the mosque before the suspects were found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said. Prior to the shooting…

MUSK LOSES OPENAI LAWSUIT – U.S. jury rejects claims against artificial intelligence company  A U.S. jury has ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the artificial intelligence company not liable over claims it had abandoned its original mission to benefit humanity. The unanimous verdict was delivered on Monday in a federal court in Oakland, California, where jurors concluded that Musk had filed the case too late. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before reaching its decision. Musk had argued that OpenAI had strayed from its founding principles as the company expanded commercially and deepened partnerships…

KING CHARLES VISITS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW – Monarch tours world-famous garden exhibition in London  King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London on Monday, as the world-renowned gardening event opened for its annual showcase. Charles, who serves as Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, toured the gardens at the Royal Hospital Chelsea and met with designers and exhibitors, including King’s Foundation ambassadors David Beckham and Alan Titchmarsh. This year’s show focuses on themes including innovation, natural landscapes and the future of gardening and sustainability. The Chelsea Flower Show, first held in 1913, is regarded…

BURNHAM EYES WESTMINSTER RETURN – Greater Manchester mayor moves toward Westminster comeback amid leadership speculation  Andy Burnham says he wants to restore trust between the Labour Party and working-class voters as he moves closer to a possible return to Westminster and a potential challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Speaking on Saturday, Burnham said Labour must become “the party of working class people and working class communities,” adding that this would require “a lot of change,” as internal debate intensifies following the party’s recent election setbacks. His comments come after Labour agreed last week to allow him to seek a…

TRUMP SAYS CHINA TO BUY 200 BOEING JETS –  It’s the first purchase of U.S.-made commercial jets in nearly a decade U.S. President Donald Trump revealed today that China had agreed to order 200 Boeing jets, its first purchase of U.S.-made commercial jets in nearly a decade. That was far short of the roughly 500 markets had expected, and Boeing shares fell more than 4% after the comments. Trump and China’s Xi Jinping are wrapping up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals. Trump is on the first visit by a U.S. President to China since…