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Daily news brief — 15 May 2026

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01world

Trump says hunt for Iran’s enriched uranium is driven largely by ‘public relations’

Donald Trump suggested from China that the hunt for Iran's enriched uranium is largely a public relations effort, downplaying it as a core strategic goal despite pressure from Israel to prioritize it in ongoing conflict negotiations.

Why it matters

Trump's framing signals potential divergence from Israeli priorities and raises questions about the seriousness of nuclear accountability in any Iran deal.

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  • AFP
02world

IMF welcomes initial positive dialogue between Trump and Xi amid global economic strains

The IMF has welcomed early constructive dialogue between President Trump and President Xi as global markets assess risks from US-China tensions and Iran-related energy shocks. The fund sees the diplomatic signals as a modest but meaningful step for global economic stability.

Why it matters

Easing US-China friction could soften pressure on global growth at a time when energy markets are already strained by geopolitical uncertainty.

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  • The Straits Times
03world

CIA director visits Cuba as island faces acute fuel crisis

CIA Director William Burns visited Havana for talks with senior Cuban officials as the island endures a severe fuel shortage disrupting transport and power. The rare high-level contact raises questions about the future of US-Cuba security ties.

Why it matters

The visit signals potential shifts in US-Cuba relations at a moment of acute humanitarian and economic strain on the island.

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  • AFP

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04world

Solomon Islands parliament elects opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime minister

Solomon Islands parliament has elected opposition leader Matthew Wale as the country's new prime minister. The vote signals a potential shift in direction after years of deepening ties with China under the previous administration.

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  • AFP
05businessCovered by 2 outlets

FDA and biotech headlines cluster around fresh clinical and approval news

Biotech stocks face sharp moves as fresh FDA decisions and clinical trial results drive event-driven trading. The sector remains highly sensitive to regulatory outcomes amid a volatile macro backdrop.

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  • StockTitan
  • Reuters
06tech

Tesla faces pressure as Chinese EV makers outsell it, report says

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are outselling Tesla, according to a new report, signaling a shift in the global EV market. The development adds competitive pressure on one of America's most prominent clean energy brands.

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  • Democracy Now!
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LPL Financial wins two Stevie Awards for prototype AI wealth management platforms

LPL Financial earned two Stevie Awards for its prototype AI-powered AccountView Next Gen platforms, which use generative AI to personalize wealth management for advisors and investors. The tools remain in concept stage.

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  • GlobeNewswire
08business

UK economy grows 0.6% in the first quarter

The UK economy grew 0.6% in Q1, surpassing expectations. The stronger-than-expected figure adds complexity to the Bank of England's decisions on the pace of interest rate cuts going forward.

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  • Sharecast
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New benchmark study finds leading LLMs still struggle with basic scientific reasoning

A new benchmark study from a multi-institution team found that leading large language models consistently fail high-school-level physics and biology questions requiring multi-step reasoning, revealing significant gaps in current AI capabilities.

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  • Nature
10space

NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Completes Close Mars Flyby to Set Up Asteroid Belt Journey

NASA's Psyche spacecraft completed a planned gravity-assist flyby of Mars on May 15, 2026, passing roughly 4,500 km above the surface. The maneuver boosted the craft's speed and corrected its path toward the metal-rich asteroid Psyche in the asteroid belt.

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  • Universe Today