While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 22, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported some progress in US-Iran talks despite ongoing disagreements over uranium stockpiles. A fire at a hotel in Pattaya, Thailand, resulted in panic and required firefighters to rescue trapped individuals. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that his country would not be involved in the Ukraine war but would defend itself alongside Russia if necessary.
- ▪Marco Rubio noted good signs in US-Iran discussions regarding uranium stockpiles.
- ▪A fire at the JA Plus hotel in Pattaya led to many people being trapped inside.
- ▪Belarusian President Lukashenko dismissed claims of Belarus's involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 22, 2026Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaking to the press before boarding his plane on May 21 to travel to a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Sweden. PHOTO: AFPPublished May 22, 2026, 06:19 AMUpdated May 22, 2026, 06:19 AMRubio sees ‘good signs’ in US-Iran talksThe US and Iran stuck to opposing stances on May 21 over Tehran’s uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz, although US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been “some good signs” in talks.US President Donald Trump said the US will eventually recover Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium - which Washington believes is destined for a nuclear weapon though Tehran says it is…
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