Biden Battles Aggressive Cancer; Israel Eases Gaza Blockade; Trump Pursues Peace Talks with Putin and Zelensky – 5/19/2025, 12:22:56 PM

Based on the latest news reports as of May 19, 2025, here are the significant world events making headlines:

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The 82-year-old received the diagnosis on Friday after seeking medical attention for urinary symptoms. His cancer has been characterized as having a Gleason score of 9 out of 10, indicating a more aggressive form of the disease with metastasis to the bone. Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment options[5].

In the Middle East, Israel has announced it will allow a basic amount of food to enter Gaza to prevent a famine crisis after a 10-week blockade. This decision comes on the recommendation of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and was announced shortly after Israel’s military began extensive ground operations throughout Gaza[5].

In Ukraine, President Trump is planning high-stakes phone calls with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, seeking a peace deal for the ongoing conflict[1].

A US Navy vessel on a goodwill tour of multiple countries has experienced an incident, with new reporting emerging about potential causes[1].

The FBI has identified a suspect in the Palm Springs bombing as a 25-year-old who targeted a fertility clinic in what authorities are calling an intentional act of terrorism. While the building was largely destroyed in the attack, the embryos were reportedly saved[1].

The death toll continues to rise from violent storms that recently tore through the South and Midwest regions of the United States, with the same areas potentially facing new severe weather threats[1].

In transportation news, two Alaska Airlines planes clipped wings on the tarmac ahead of what’s expected to be a record-breaking travel rush[1].

Additionally, Pope Leo appeared emotional while celebrating his inaugural mass before approximately 200,000 faithful[1].

Law enforcement in New Orleans is investigating a jailbreak, using cameras and facial recognition technology in efforts to locate the escaped individuals[1].