May 15, 2025

 A new trade agreement with the UK, finalized May 12, includes favorable steel and aluminum quotas to counter Chinese imports. Breitbart highlights its boost to U.S. manufacturing, with Trump calling it a “win for American workers.”

• President Trump’s visits to Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base and the UAE, ongoing as of May 15, focus on economic deals and countering Iran. Fox News reports Trump’s Boeing deal in Doha and a state dinner, quoting him: “We’re making America respected again.” X posts praise his diplomacy but note regional tensions.
  
•  Peace talks in Istanbul on May 15 exclude Russian President Putin, despite Ukraine’s Zelensky pushing for direct dialogue. Reuters reports a 72-hour ceasefire planned for Victory Day, but its stability is questioned.
  
• A ceasefire in Kashmir, announced May 12, is shaky as clashes persist. Reuters and X posts report Pakistan’s urging India to reconsider the Indus Waters Treaty, while India pushes the UN to designate the TRF as a terror group. Conservative sources emphasize India’s security concerns.

• The U.S.-China tariff deal spurred global market gains on May 12–13. Reuters notes the S&P 500 up 3.26% and gold dropping to a five-week low. Conservative X posts credit Trump’s policies, though some warn of inflation risks.
  
• Trump facilitated a Boeing aircraft deal during his Doha visit, reported by Newsmax on May 14. It’s seen as a boost for U.S. aerospace, with X posts calling it a “jobs win.”

• Israel faces heightened threats from Iran-backed groups in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen. Fox News and X posts report dozens killed in Gaza strikes and Houthi attacks disrupting Red Sea shipping. Conservative sources stress Israel’s defensive posture.
  
• The Baloch Liberation Army killed 14 Pakistani soldiers in Balochistan, reported by neutral sources like the Associated Press on May 14. X posts highlight rising regional instability.
  
•  Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Syria, announced May 14, is praised by Syrian President Assad. Newsmax frames it as a humanitarian move, but X posts show mixed conservative reactions, citing Iran’s influence.

• Papua New Guinea Polio Outbreak: A polio outbreak was reported on May 15, with neutral sources like the Associated Press noting local containment efforts. X posts express concern over global health risks.
  
• Fungal Traces in Samples: Australian reports of fungal traces in food samples, noted on X on May 15, raise health concerns. No conservative outlet has detailed this, but it’s gaining traction online.

• Australian Sports Victory: New South Wales won the Women’s State of Origin rugby match, reported on X on May 15. Conservative Australian outlets like Sky News Australia celebrated it as a cultural boost.