While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 25, 2026
Recent developments include US President Donald Trump advising caution in negotiations with Iran, despite signs of progress. Meanwhile, China successfully launched its Shenzhou-23 mission, marking a significant step in its lunar ambitions. Additionally, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Hezbollah for attempting to destabilize Lebanon's government.
- ▪US President Donald Trump has instructed negotiators not to rush into a deal with Iran, despite signs of progress in talks.
- ▪China's Shenzhou-23 mission aims to send a crew member into orbit for a year, advancing its goal of lunar exploration by 2030.
- ▪Marco Rubio accused Hezbollah of trying to destabilize Lebanon by calling for the overthrow of its democratically elected government.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 25, 2026Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal will align with US President Donald Trump’s goal of preventing Iran from having a nuclear weapon.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 25, 2026, 06:13 AMUpdated May 25, 2026, 06:13 AMTrump says US will not ‘rush into a deal’ with IranUS President Donald Trump tempered expectations of a Middle East deal by saying on May 24 he had told his negotiators not to “rush”, even after both Tehran and Washington signalled signs of progress towards an agreement to end the war.The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping…
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