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Georges St. Pierre is a former UFC middleweight champion in his own right, and his thoughts on the recent Khamzat Chimaev versus Sean Strickland title clash at UFC 328 were something that GSP recently touched on. The former two-division UFC titleholder spoke about this to Mike Bohn during an interview with MMA Junkie. Khamzat Chimaev dropped his middleweight crown to former champ Sean Strickland by way of a split decision at UFC 328 on May 9th. GSP mentioned being surprised by how the bout played out, quipping about how incredible and amazing it is to see the body of work…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Marty Makary, is resigning after a rocky tenure that drew months of complaints from health industry executives, anti-abortion activists, vaping lobbyists and other allies of President Donald Trump. News of Makary’s departure Tuesday came just 13 months after he was confirmed to lead the powerful regulatory agency. A surgeon and health researcher, Makary came to prominence among Republicans as an outspoken critic of public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he frequently appeared on Fox News Channel. But he struggled to manage the FDA’s bureaucracy and failed…

Iran Press TV Tuesday, 12 May 2026 5:43 AM The United States is releasing 53.3 million barrels of crude oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to energy companies in an attempt to calm global markets shaken by the war against Iran and the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The emergency supply would be distributed to major energy firms, including Exxon Mobil, Trafigura, and Marathon Petroleum, as part of a wider Department of Energy plan to inject 172 million barrels into the market, according to reports on Monday. The move comes as fears grow over tightening fuel supplies…

Keel-laying event of seventh corvette for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). Credit: Navantia. Spanish shipbuilder Navantia marked the keel-laying of the seventh corvette it is constructing for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) at the San Fernando shipyard in Spain. Representatives from both Navantia and RSNF attended the event. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The new ship, HMS NEOM (Construction No. 576), is the second in a current series under construction, joining HMS Al-Madinah as both vessels prepare for launch in…

U.S. defense policymakers identify the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the most formidable military competitor to the United States today. This paper compiles open-source data on the evolution of PRC and U.S. military capabilities from 2017 to 2024. It is intended as a reference work for U.S. policymakers and members of the public who are interested in the U.S.-China military competition. This publication is part of the RAND expert insights series. The expert insights series presents perspectives on timely policy issues.This document and trademark(s) contained herein are protected by law. This representation of RAND intellectual property is provided for…

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Türkiye (AFNS) —   Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen from the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron, Incirlik Air Base, Turkiye, participated in Operation Deterrent Viking II, hosted by 786th Civil Engineer Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, at Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 3–8. The exercise brought together EOD personnel from across the European theater for a multi-day training exercise focused on enhancing operational readiness and strengthening regional EOD response capabilities through realistic, scenario-based training. Events included unexploded ordnance identification and disposal, land navigation, casualty evacuation procedures and controlled explosive operations. “EOD plays a critical role in keeping the 39th Air Base Wing and our…

Ronda Rousey says her upcoming fight against Gina Carano marks the end of her MMA career. She made the statement during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani podcast. Rousey faces Carano on May 16, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The bout headlines the first MMA event from Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, streamed live on Netflix. Fighters compete in a hexagon cage over five five-minute rounds with 4-ounce gloves under unified MMA rules. A press conference occurred on March 10, 2026, in Inglewood, where both squared off. The full card includes Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne,…

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is more worried about Iran successfully constructing a nuclear weapon than the rising costs being felt by millions of Americans due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Trump, while preparing to leave Washington D.C. for Beijing and his highly anticipated one-on-one meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, was asked by a reporter on the White House South Lawn to what extent “Americans’ financial situations” were motivating him to make a deal with Iran. “Not even a little bit,” Trump told the journalist. “The only thing that matters when I’m talking about…

Since returning to the White House in January 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has bullied, scolded, and coerced countries the world over—alienating friends, neighbors, allies, competitors, adversaries, and neutral states alike—with the United States becoming what the scholar Stephen Walt has described in Foreign Affairs as a “predatory hegemon.” Trump’s policies have created a vast global geostrategic vacuum, tailor-made for China to take advantage of by expanding its own presence and influence.For Chinese strategists and diplomats, however, taking advantage of Washington’s unforced errors has proved easier said than done. China’s opportunities to broaden its global footprint and advance its interests…

May 12, 2026 – Steadicopter Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of rotary unmanned aerial systems, introduced an advanced operational architecture for its Golden Eagle RUAS, unveiling a “Mothership” concept specifically designed for sustained operations in contested and denied environments. The concept transforms the rotary unmanned platform into a long-range aerial deployment carrier capable of transporting and releasing ISR drones and precision effectors deep into operational theaters while maintaining stand-off survivability. Modern conflict environments are characterized by layered air defenses, electronic warfare pressure, and the growing vulnerability of high-value aerial assets. Within these threat landscapes, survivability is no longer defined solely…