Iraq: 14 people killed, injured in bomb blast in Baquba market
https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/14-people-killed-injured-in-bomb-blast-in-baquba-market/

I raq: Four paramilitary personnel killed, injured in bomb blast in Salahuddin
https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/four-paramilitary-personnel-killed-injured-in-bomb-blast-in-salahuddin/

Iraq's election commission annuls thousands of votes
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/05/iraq-election-commission-annuls-thousands-votes-iraq-180530201934317.html

40% of Islamic State militants remained in Mosul
https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/source-40-of-islamic-state-militants-remained-in-mosul/

Iraq cancels parliament election results at more than 1000 stations
https://www.iraqinews.com/baghdad-politics/iraq-cancels-parliament-election-results-at-more-than-1000-stations/ 

Syrian Army completes last preparations for southern Syria offensive:
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-completes-last-preparations-for-southern-syria-offensive-pro-govt-commander/

U.S. Military Will Leave Syria Base in Deal With Russia, Reports Say
http://www.newsweek.com/us-military-will-give-major-syria-base-deal-russia-reports-say-948272

'Arab Force funded by Saudi, UAE in Syria mere cover for PKK'
https://www.yenisafak.com/en/world/arab-force-funded-by-saudi-uae-in-syria-mere-cover-for-pkk-3412597

Lavrov: Pullback of non-Syrian forces from border with Israel must be fast
http://tass.com/politics/1007169

US Warns Syria Not to liberate Its Own Territory:
The United States has threatened "firm and appropriate measures" against Syrian government forces, if they take back a part of their own territory
https://russia-insider.com/en/us-warns-syria-not-retake-its-own-territory/ri23576

Syria civilians protest against US-backed Kurdish forces
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180530-syria-civilians-protest-against-us-backed-kurdish-forces/

An American Housewife in Syria - Damascus
https://www.eurasiafuture.com/2018/05/30/an-american-housewife-in-syria-damascus-part-i/

Israeli official flies to Russia amid reports of deal on Iran's role in Syria
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/israeli-official-flies-russia-amid-reports-deal-iran-s-role-n878486

Syria - Israel Falsely Claims Iran Pull-Back Deal With Russia - Again
http://www.moonofalabama.org/2018/05/syria-israel-falsely-claims-iran-pull-back-deal-with-russia-twice.html

"What you say is what you are" - Assad responds to Trump's insult:
https://www.rt.com/news/428266-assad-exclusive-interview-rt/

Trump 'Bragged to Donors' About Killing Russians in Syria
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-bragged-to-donors-about-killing-russians-in-syria

Developing: Israeli warplane reportedly flying along Syrian-Lebanese border
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/developing-israeli-warplane-reportedly-flying-along-syrian-lebanese-border/

Israel attacks more Hamas sites, denies ceasefire claims
https://www.afp.com/en/news/205/israel-hits-more-hamas-sites-denies-ceasefire-claims-doc-15f9r57

Israel approves construction of almost 2,000, illegal homes in the occupied West Bank: NGO
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2018/May-30/451371-israel-approves-almost-2000-new-west-bank-settler-homes-ngo.ashx

How Israeli banks finance theft of Palestinian land
https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/ali-abunimah/how-israeli-banks-finance-theft-palestinian-land

Israel bans entry of Indonesia tourists
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180530-israel-bans-entry-of-indonesia-tourists/

Under Trump, the Israel lobby is a Hydra with many heads:
Since Trump took office, the Israel lobby has mobilised four other powerful lobbies: Christian evangelicals, the alt-right, the military-industrial complex and Saudi Arabia
http://www.middleeasteye.net/columns/under-trump-israel-lobby-has-grown-many-headed-hydra-1970608671

Time to expose Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman for the tyrant that he is
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2018/05/30/time-to-expose-saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-for-the-tyrant-that-he-is.html

Iran offers Total 60 days to secure US sanctions waiver
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/05/iran-total-oil-company-60-days-secure-sanctions-waiver-180530182558190.html

Iran willing to push for ceasefire in Yemen talks with European powers
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-europe-yemen/iran-willing-to-push-for-ceasefire-in-yemen-talks-with-european-powers-idUSKCN1IU1FO

Iran seeks OPEC support against US sanctions: letter
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2018/May-30/451400-iran-seeks-opec-support-against-us-sanctions-letter.ashx

India to ignore US sanctions on Iran, Venezuela: minister
https://www.yahoo.com/news/india-ignore-us-sanctions-iran-venezuela-minister-131141193.html

Turkey vows to deny US access Incirlik Airbase amid F-35 deal tensions
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/turkey-vows-to-deny-us-access-incirlik-airbase-amid-f-35-deal-tensions/

1 terrorist killed, another surrenders in Algeria
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/31/c_137218665.htm

10 beheaded in rural Mozambique attack, police say
https://wtop.com/africa/2018/05/10-beheaded-in-rural-mozambique-attack-police-say/

Mohamed Muammar Gaddafi's Prophecies & Accomplishments :
There was no interest on loans, banks in Libya were state-owned and loans given to all its citizens were at a 0% interest by law.
http://www.lankaweb.com/news/items/2018/05/30/mohamed-muammar-gaddafis-prophecies-accomplishments/

Afghanistan: US Kills 50 alleged Taliban Leaders
https://taskandpurpose.com/afghanistan-us-killed-taliban-leaders/

10 killed in Afghanistan attacks
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/10-killed-in-afghanistan-attacks-118053000513_1.html

Pakistan, India agree to stop exchanging fire in Kashmir
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/pakistan-india-agree-stop-exchanging-fire-kashmir-n878476

Ex-Pakistani Prime Minister puts Pakistani military and China on the spot:
Nawaz Sharif admitted that Pakistan had supported militants who attacked multiple targets in Mumbai in 2008, killing 166 people.
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/ex-pakistani-prime-minister-puts-pakistani-military-and-china-on-the-spot/

China cuts import duties on some consumer goods:
China is reducing import duties on washing machines, cosmetics and some other consumer goods
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/china-cuts-import-duties-consumer-goods-55529212

China Trade Deal On The Verge After Beijing Slams Trump's Latest Surprise "Flip-Flop"
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-05-30/china-trade-deal-verge-after-beijing-slams-trumps-latest-surprise-flip-flop

Top North Korea official in US for meeting with Pompeo
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/05/north-korea-kim-yong-chol-meeting-mike-pompeo-180530174334163.html

Russia says Lavrov to visit North Korea on May 31
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-lavrov/russias-lavrov-to-visit-north-korea-on-may-31-foreign-ministry-idUSKCN1IV0JO

1.2bn children threatened by war, poverty, discrimination: study
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/World/2018/May-30/451397-12bn-children-threatened-by-war-poverty-discrimination-study.ashx

Ukraine blames Russia for journalist murder:
Ukraine's Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman has accused Russia of being behind the killing in Kiev of the Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-44299741

Dead man walking: Russian journalist who was reported killed in Kiev, shows up at a news conference in Ukraine.
http://www.tampabay.com/russian-journalist-arkady-babchenko-who-was-reported-killed-in-kiev-shows-up-at-a-news-conference-in-ukraine-ap_world1dab8dc821d443dfb83677f4a87e5aa8

Ukraine Staged Murder of Kremlin Critic Arkady Babchenko
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-30/ukraine-staged-murder-of-russian-journalist-critical-of-kremlin

UK medics treated Skripals for opioid overdose until Porton Down tests showed nerve agent poisoning
https://www.rt.com/uk/428178-medics-treated-skripals-opioids/

On desertions in the Ukrainian army: "Even the officers flee"
https://www.fort-russ.com/2018/05/full-sitrep-gorlovka-battle-bigger-than-reported/

Billionaire George Soros Is Backing a Massive Campaign for a Second Brexit Vote. But Does It Stand a Chance?
http://fortune.com/2018/05/30/george-soros-best-for-britain-brexit-campaign/

U.K. Arrests Anti-Muslim Activist Tommy Robinson: The very fact that Robinson got 13 months in jail was also initially illegal to report.
https://reason.com/blog/2018/05/30/uk-arrests-anti-muslim-activist-for-film

Poll: Mexico's left-leaning presidential candidate Lopez Obrador widens lead
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/mexico-election-2018/2018/05/30/poll-mexicos-left-leaning-presidential-candidate-lopez-obrador-widens-lead

Canadian government to buy troubled Trans Mountain pipeline
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/canadian-government-to-buy-troubled-trans-mountain-pipeline/2018/05/29/f3a485ae-6359-11e8-81ca-bb14593acaa6_story.html? 

Canada's Freeland vows to defend workers against U.S. metals tariffs
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trade-nafta/canadas-freeland-vows-to-defend-workers-against-u-s-metals-tariffs-idUSKCN1IU2QW

US files WTO trade complaint against Canada over wine exports
https://www.fin24.com/Economy/us-files-wto-trade-complaint-against-canada-over-wine-exports-20180527

Trump signs Right to Try Act for terminally ill patients:
Trump has signed a bill giving terminally ill patients the right to try experimental treatments not approved by the government.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44305998