Donald Trump
Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis
Temporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.
Why should the US-China meetings matter for the Middle East? Here are five reasons - analysis
Diplomatic courage: How Trump’s embassy decision strengthened Israel’s position – opinion
Understanding Iran’s strategy across military, diplomacy, and influence - opinion
Trump mishandling of Taiwan issue will push ties to 'dangerous place,' China's Xi warns
China's President Xi Jinping also described Taiwan as the most important issue in China-US relations as the two countries kicked off two days of talks set to cover their fragile trade truce.
Iran ‘frighteningly close’ to developing nuclear weapons, US energy secretary says - report
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stressed that he considers even 20%-enriched uranium "very concerning," given the size of Iran's stockpile.
Israel, Lebanon begin third round of peace talks, two seriously wounded by Hezbollah drone
UAE denies Netanyahu's secret visit during Iran war • Activists clash in Jerusalem ahead of flag march • IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, kills Hamas terrorist in Gaza
Trump lauds ‘biggest summit’ as Xi talks tackle trade, Iran
Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined Trump’s delegation as US companies seek greater access to China.
Marco Rubio would beat JD Vance by wide margin in 2028 presidential primaries, poll finds
The survey, conducted between May 4-7 with a sample of 2,069 Americans, shows Rubio commanding 45.4% of Republican support.
Jewish Republican Paul Singer tarred with rainbow Star of David in anti-LGBTQ Kentucky ad
“This ad is totally insane! As if homophobia wasn’t enough, you had to make it antisemitic, too, using a Star of David to label the Jew.”
World Food Programme slashes Syria aid, affecting 7.2 million as funding crisis deepens
The World Food Programme has halved emergency food aid in Syria due to funding shortages, leaving millions vulnerable despite signs of stabilization.
Chinese supertanker breaks through US-Iran war blockade in Hormuz
The Chinese supertanker Yuan Hua Hu crosses the Strait of Hormuz after months of delay, carrying nearly 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, as US-Iran tensions continue to shape the Gulf.
Israel concerned potential Trump-Iran deal may come with unwanted concessions - CNN
“The primary concern is that Trump will grow tired of talks and cut a deal – any deal – with last-minute concessions,” one source told CNN.
Trump arrives in Beijing for first US presidential visit in nearly a decade
Trump’s Beijing visit kicks off with trade talks, as he seeks to strengthen ties and resolve business challenges with China.
