The Wakeup Times

Prateek Tanmay
Hezbollah , Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps , Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) , Jews and Judaism , Kataib Hezbollah , Kittleson, Shelly , Suleimani, Qassim , Terrorism , US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) , War and Armed Conflicts
May 15, 2026
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Kataib Hezbollah Commander Accused of Planning Attacks on N.Y.C.

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is accused of leading attacks in Europe and being part of a retaliation campaign by Iran. Prosecutors say he is a leader of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia with ties to Iran.

Prateek Tanmay
Uncategorized
May 15, 2026
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Hantavirus countdown: U.S. cruise passengers settle in for 42 days of waiting

The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has potentially exposed passengers to a deadly disease. Most returning Americans are now housed in Nebraska. Some may be cleared to quarantine at home.

Prateek Tanmay
Uncategorized
May 15, 2026
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Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy

FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup song is “Dai Dai” from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which songs define a tournament — and endure beyond it.

Prateek Tanmay
Uncategorized
May 15, 2026
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The Trump administration is planning a prayer event on the National Mall. All but one of the speakers is Christian

The event comes as a new survey finds that many Americans aren’t comfortable mixing religion and politics.

Prateek Tanmay
Uncategorized
May 15, 2026
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Harvey Weinstein’s third sex crimes trial in New York ends in mistrial

It was the second time in a year a jury was unable to reach a verdict on a rape charge brought by Jessica Mann.

Prateek Tanmay
China , Trump, Donald J , Xi Jinping
May 15, 2026
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For Xi’s Critics, Trump’s China Visit Is Fuel for Jokes They Can’t Tell

On Threads and other sites, liberal-minded Chinese accounts were mocking the proceedings and offering a rare window into opinions on Xi Jinping and his leadership style.

Prateek Tanmay
Uncategorized
May 15, 2026
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‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ captures the rise of Putin — and ‘anything goes’ Russia

Set in Russia in the years following the fall of communism, The Wizard of the Kremlin doesn’t always work dramatically. But you leave with a better understanding of how Vladimir Putin came to power.

Prateek Tanmay
Crime Stories
May 15, 2026
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Exploring the Intriguing World of Crime Stories

Explore the captivating world of crime stories, from classic literature to modern true crime, and their profound societal impact.

Prateek Tanmay
China , Customs (Tariff) , Iran , Taiwan , Trump, Donald J , United States , United States International Relations , Xi Jinping
May 15, 2026
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Xi Pitches His Vision for Avoiding Conflict With the U.S.

Having fought the Trump administration to a draw, China’s Xi Jinping is proposing “constructive strategic stability,” aimed at drawing lines he thinks the U.S. should not cross.