While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 21, 2026
Recent developments include ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, with President Trump stating they are in the 'final stages'. Meanwhile, the UAE's new pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is halfway complete, aiming to enhance oil export capacity. Additionally, a sinkhole at LaGuardia Airport has caused flight disruptions, and former Cuban president Raul Castro has been indicted by the US.
- ▪President Trump announced that the US is in the 'final stages' of negotiations with Iran regarding the Middle East conflict.
- ▪The UAE's new crude pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is currently 50% complete, with expectations for global oil flows to recover after the conflict.
- ▪A sinkhole at LaGuardia Airport has led to runway closures, causing flight cancellations and delays.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 21, 2026Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA US helicopter patrolling near a commercial vessel as American forces enforce the US' maritime blockade against Iran.PHOTO: X/@CENTCOMPublished May 21, 2026, 06:08 AMUpdated May 21, 2026, 06:08 AMTrump says in ‘final stages’ of talks with IranIran said on May 20 it was examining the latest US proposal received from mediator Pakistan in talks to end the Middle East war, despite the two sides trading threats over resuming attacks.It came after US President Donald Trump told reporters that Washington was in the “final stages” of negotiations with Iran.“We’ll either have a deal or we’re going to do some things that are a little bit nasty.
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