Breaking news as of may 21 2019 at 15 35pm
As of May 21, 2019, at 15:35 PM, here are some of the top breaking news stories:
Politics
- The United States and China have reached a tentative trade deal, with the two countries agreeing to reduce tariffs and increase purchases of each other's goods. (Source: The New York Times)
- The European Union has approved a new set of sanctions against Russia, targeting individuals and entities involved in the annexation of Crimea. (Source: BBC News)
Business
- The stock market has seen a significant surge, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 300 points, following a strong jobs report and optimism about the US-China trade deal. (Source: CNBC)
- Boeing has announced a $100 million settlement with the families of the Ethiopian Airlines crash victims, which killed 157 people. (Source: CNN)
World News
- A magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck eastern Indonesia, causing widespread damage and triggering a tsunami warning. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Israeli military has launched airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria, in response to a rocket attack on Israeli territory. (Source: The Guardian)
Sports
- The Toronto Raptors have won their first NBA championship, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games. (Source: ESPN)
- The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the Women's World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: Fox Sports)
Entertainment
- The 2019 Billboard Music Awards have taken place, with Taylor Swift winning the top artist award and Billie Eilish taking home the top new artist award. (Source: Billboard)
- The final episode of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has aired, with a record-breaking 13.6 million viewers tuning in. (Source: Variety)
Please note that these are just some of the top breaking news stories as of May 21, 2019, at 15:35 PM, and the situation may have changed since then.