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CNN’s analysis of publicly available aviation data shows a sharp increase in U.S. military intelligence flights off the coast of Cuba. Since Feb. 4, the U.S. Navy and Air Force have conducted at least 25 similar flights using manned aircraft and unmanned aircraft, most of them near the country’s two largest cities, Havana and Santiago de Cuba, and some within 60 miles of the coast, according to Flightradar 24. Most flights were by P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft designed for surveillance and reconnaissance, but some were by RC-135V Rivet Joints, which specialized in signals intelligence gathering. Several MQ-4C Triton high-altitude…

The Thunder had a explosive second half, with Ajay Mitchell scoring 24 points, and defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108.Published May 10, 2026May 10, 2026Ajay Mitchell scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the final 24 minutes en route to a 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their Western Conference second-round series.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 23 points and nine assists as the defending champion Thunder took a commanding 3-0 series lead in Saturday’s playoff semifinal.Chet Holmgren had 18 points and nine rebounds, Kayson Wallace…

In this photo illustration, the Saudi Aramco logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen. The Saudi Aramco logo is displayed in Brussels, Belgium, March 2, 2026, as prices fluctuate amid escalating conflicts involving Iran and concerns about global supply disruptions. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Null Photo | Null Photo | Getty ImagesSaudi Aramco on Sunday reported a 26% increase in first-quarter profit from a year earlier, beating analyst expectations, as a key pipeline bypassing the blocked Strait of Hormuz reached full capacity.The Saudi energy giant told CNBC in a statement that its adjusted net profit for the…

Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 tournament from January 7 to February 5, competing against Palestine, Kuwait and Oman.Published May 10, 2026May 10, 2026Four-time champions Japan have been placed in the same group as defending champions Qatar in the Asian Cup 2027 soccer tournament.Saudi Arabia will host the 24-team tournament for the first time from January 7th to February 5th.The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) hopes the tournament will go ahead without further disruption after the draw was postponed due to the US-Israel war against Iran.The draw was originally scheduled for April 11th, but was postponed to May 9th. The final…

Waiting for the Light | Moment | Getty ImagesChina has secretly amassed the world’s largest oil reserves. This is no mean feat for a country that is also the world’s largest energy importer. This introduces a new dynamic in China-US relations as Premier Xi Jinping prepares to host President Donald Trump as a high-stakes state guest on May 14 and 15. “Teapot” partyThere is already controversy. China’s Ministry of Commerce has banned Chinese companies from complying with U.S. sanctions on small refineries that buy Iranian crude oil. So-called “teapot refineries” are encouraged by Chinese authorities to import Iranian crude oil…

The internet blackout in Iran has lasted more than two months, the longest on record. For millions of people who rely online for a living, the vacuum is devastating. But some users have had privileged access through something called “Internet Pro,” which has sparked widespread public criticism. The program, launched earlier this year, is seen as another weapon that could allow hardliners and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) to take control of Iran. Iranian state media boasts of the government and people’s unity in the face of an “imposed war” by the United States and Israel, but a debate…

Published May 10, 2026May 10, 2026Sean Strickland won the Ultimate Fighting Championship 185-pound championship for the second time in his career, defeating Khamzat Chimaev by split decision in a bout that never reached the level of violence and threats of violence outside the cage that both fighters engaged in prior to the main event of UFC 328.In front of 17,783 fans at the Prudential Center on Saturday, Strickland took two scorecards, 48-47, and Chimaev took the third, 48-47.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listStrickland, the second former middleweight to regain his title, mimed wrapping a belt around his waist…

BEIJING—The Iran war is likely to be the focus of the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, leaving little room for resolving issues such as tariffs and rare earth supplies.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has already said Iran will be on the agenda at the meeting, scheduled for May 14th and 15th. And earlier this week, China hosted Iran’s foreign minister for the first time since the war began in late February, raising hopes for a peace deal, lowering oil prices and spurring stock market gains.The U.S. government turned down China’s invitation to hold industry-specific meetings between…

Taipei, Taiwan — As Washington pressures Taiwan to spend heavily on defense against a potential Chinese attack, one of Taiwan’s most outspoken politicians is advocating the opposite approach: less confrontation and more dialogue. Fresh off a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and days before a similar meeting with US President Donald Trump, the leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party told CNN that weapons alone cannot keep Taiwan safe. “Taiwan does not want to become a second Ukraine,” warned Nationalist Party Chairman Cheng Liyun. Her comments came in an interview hours before Taiwan’s opposition-dominated legislature passed a watered-down…

⁠Sorana Cirstea defeated the world’s top female player 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the third round, although the latter was suffering from lower back pain.Published May 10, 2026May 10, 2026Aryna Sabalenka’s French Open preparations suffered a setback after losing in the third round to Sorana Cirstea at the Italian Open, and the world number one is now trying to shake off injuries ahead of the Grand Slam, which begins in two weeks.Sabalenka needed medical treatment late in Saturday’s match against Cirstea, but lost 6-2, 3-6, 5-7, her second loss in three matches since falling to Haley Baptiste in the quarterfinals of…