The Islamic Center of San Diego shooting left three people dead outside the mosque in Clairemont on Monday, May 18, 2026, as police investigated two teenage suspects who were later found dead nearby. San Diego police said officers responded to a reported active shooter at about 11:43 a.m. PDT at the Islamic Center of San Diego, located in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Avenue. Authorities said three adult men were killed outside the mos

Trump Calls For Federal Probe Into Maryland Ballot Error President Donald Trump said he is seeking a federal investigation into a Maryland mail-in ballot mix-up after some voters received ballots for the wrong party ahead of the state’s June 23 primary election. The Maryland State Board of Elections said the problem was caused by a vendor error and confirmed that all affected ballots are being replaced. More than 500,000 Maryland voters had requested mail ballots for the primary.

San Diego Mosque Shooting Under Hate Crime Review Authorities investigating the San Diego mosque shooting said two suspected gunmen found dead on May 18,2026 in a nearby vehicle were teenagers, as police and federal investigators continue working to determine what led to the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Mark Remily, the FBI special agent in charge in San Diego, confirmed Monday that the suspects were juven

Chicago teen curfew enforcement is under renewed focus after police responded to a large youth gathering in Hyde Park on Sunday, May 17, 2026, days before Memorial Day weekend. Police said officers and violence interrupters worked to clear large groups of teens near 55th Street and Blackstone Avenue. The incident was reported on Monday, May 18, 2026, after police said a 14-year-old girl disregarded verbal warnings and struck an offi

Santa Clara County primary races are drawing major campaign spending ahead of the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 primary election, with fundraising gaps emerging in the District 1 supervisor race and the county prosecutor contest. Campaign finance filings show District 1 Supervisor Sylvia Arenas and District Attorney Jeff Rosen holding clear fundraising advantages over their challengers, according to reporting by San José Spotlight and public campaign finance records availa

Trump Addresses Ebola Outbreak In DRC US President Donald Trump said onMay 18,2026 that he is concerned about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but believes the virus has not spread to the United States. Speaking at the White House after an American working in the DRC was infected, Trump said the situation appears to be confined to Africa for now, while acknowledging that the outbreak remains a serious

Trump Delays Iran Attack As Gulf Leaders Push Nuclear Deal US President Donald Trump said he is postponing a planned military attack on Iran that had been scheduled for May 19,2026, citing requests from Gulf leaders and renewed negotiations with Tehran. Trump announced the decision May 18,2026 on Truth Social shortly after Iran confirmed it had responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. He said the

Cuba Warns Against Military Action As US Pressure Grows Cuba’s leadership warned that any military action by the United States would bring severe consequences, as tensions between Havana and Washington escalated following new US sanctions targeting Cuba’s intelligence apparatus and senior officials. President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the country does not pose a threat to the United States or any other nation, but insisted

Germany says Turkiye has key leverage in Iran conflict diplomacy, pointing to Ankara’s strategic location, economic strength and political influence across several crisis zones. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made the remarks during a press conference in Berlin alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, saying Turkiye can play an important role in developments linked to the Iran conflict and the war in Ukraine. Turkiye’s Regional

The Elon Musk OpenAI lawsuit ruling delivered a major courtroom victory for OpenAI after a California jury rejected Musk’s claims in a closely watched artificial intelligence case. A U.S. jury in Oakland, California, ruled against Musk on Monday, May 18, 2026, in his lawsuit against OpenAI, according to Reuters. The case focused on Musk’s claim that OpenAI had moved away from its original mission of developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity.

New Jersey ranks third in the United States for lottery jackpot wins since 2005, according to an analysis of Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot data from the past 20 years. The Garden State recorded 33 jackpot-winning tickets during the period, placing it behind only California and New York in the ranking of states with the most major lottery jackpot winners. New Jersey Powerball and Mega Millions Winners The

A Mersin shooting near Tarsus left five people dead and eight others wounded on Monday, May 18, 2026, as Turkish security forces searched for a suspect accused of opening fire at multiple locations in southern Turkey. The attacks were reported in Mersin province, including the Tarsus district, about 40 kilometres northeast of the city of Mersin. Local reports identified the suspect as Metin Ö., 37, though authorities had not immediately released a full public statement confirming t

The USCIS invalid signature rule 2026 could make small filing mistakes more costly for immigration applicants, employers and petitioners. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published an interim final rule on Monday, May 11, 2026, clarifying how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services may handle immigration benefit requests with missing, incomplete or invalid signatures. The rule is set to take effect on Friday, July 10, 2026

Pakistan has reportedly deployed about 8,000 troops, JF-17 fighter jets and air defence assets to Saudi Arabia, marking a major expansion of the Saudi Pakistan defence pact signed in 2025. The move places Pakistani personnel and military equipment in the kingdom at a time of heightened Middle East tensions, giving Riyadh additional defence support while Islamabad balances its regional diplomatic role. Pakistan Troops in Saudi Arabia 2026: What Was Sent

A Costco patio swing recall affects about 18,500 Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings after reports that the seat can detach from the frame, creating a serious fall hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Officials said consumers should stop using the recalled swing immediately and request a free repair kit before anyone sits on it again. Costco Patio Swing Recall Covers Agio Menlo Model 1934256

Pakistan has reportedly deployed about 8,000 troops, JF-17 fighter jets and air defence assets to Saudi Arabia, marking a major expansion of the Saudi Pakistan defence pact signed in 2025. The move places Pakistani personnel and military equipment in the kingdom at a time of heightened Middle East tensions, giving Riyadh additional defence support while Islamabad balances its regional diplomatic role. Pakistan Troops in Saudi Arabia 2026: What Was Sent

The Trump 007 meme went viral after the White House shared a James Bond-style image of Donald Trump on its official X account, drawing attention from political observers, entertainment fans and social media users. The post, shared over the weekend of Saturday, May 16, 2026, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, showed Trump in a tuxedo-style spy pose with 007-inspired branding and the slogan “Make America Great Again.” The caption included only an eye emoji

Indian student Navya Gadusu died after a late-night crash on Interstate 65 near Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana, a case that has drawn attention among Indian and Telugu communities in the United States. The crash happened at about 11:15 PM CDT on Saturday, May 16, 2026, on northbound I-65 near the U.S. 231 exit in Crown Point, according to Indiana State Police details cited by Chicago media. What Happened in the Navya Gadusu I

Gold and silver prices moved higher in the latest market update. Currency rates remained key for INR-based precious metal pricing. Gold Price Gold (per oz): $4,554 (↑) Gold 24K (per 10g): ₹141,030 approx Gold 22K (per 10g): ₹129,184 approx Silver Price Silver (per oz): $76.61 (↑) (₹7,379 approx)