SUMMARY: President Donald Trump will meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia. Al-Sharaa, once an al-Qaida insurgent and leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, helped overthrow Bashar Assad last year. Although al-Sharaa is wanted for terrorism charges in Iraq, Gulf leaders support his government as a counterbalance to Iranian influence in Syria. The U.S. has yet to recognize al-Sharaa’s regime or lift existing sanctions, but Trump is considering removing them to give Syria “a fresh start,” influenced by Turkey’s Erdogan. Trump is expected to express hopes for al-Sharaa’s success in stabilizing Syria, marking a shift from his prior skepticism.

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SUMMARY: On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, South Florida experienced a milder weather day following Monday’s heavy monsoon, with rain chances at 40% and the flood watch cancelled. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Homestead began the day in the upper 70s, with Broward and Miami-Dade mostly dry, though the Keys saw ongoing rain. Showers may develop later but skies will clear by afternoon with highs in the mid-80s, feeling like mid-90s due to humidity. Record rainfall from Monday helped relieve drought conditions. Rain chances drop to 10% Wednesday with highs near 86°F, and the rainy season officially starts Thursday alongside warmer, dry conditions expected through the weekend.

NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says scattered showers will be possible on Tuesday, however, the wet weather will not be as widespread as Monday’s rains.

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SUMMARY: Russia launched 10 Shahed and decoy drones in a nighttime attack on Ukraine, marking the smallest drone bombardment of the year. As peace talks in Turkey approach, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has challenged Russian President Putin to meet in person, but Zelenskyy will only meet Putin in Istanbul. Russia rejected a 30-day ceasefire proposal, instead offering direct talks with Ukraine. Both sides are preparing for a spring-summer campaign on the battlefield. The U.S. and European leaders have pressured Russia to agree to a ceasefire, with further sanctions threatened if no progress is made.

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