In one of the more sensational details emerging from the unfolding corruption investigation into Ukraine’s elite, it emerged that former head of Ukraine’s presidential office, Andriy Yermak, consulted a fortune teller called Veronica Feng Shui before making all important decisions. »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed his US counterpart Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday morning for a summit to discuss a range of contentious issues and their global implications, from trade to Iran and Taiwan. Xi greeted Trump at the Great Hall of the People shortly after 10:00 AM (02:00 GMT»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi at BRICS summit: The West turns a blind eye to genocide, violations of national sovereignty, and blatant piracy because it has a f»»»

Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin said on Wednesday, during the solemn session of the Romanian Parliament marking the Day of Solidarity and Friendship between Romania and the State of Israel, that the Romanian Embassy should be located in Jerusalem, following the exampl»»»

Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks in Washington starting Thursday, as their latest ceasefire -- considered to still be in place despite hundreds of deaths in Israeli strikes -- nears its end. The two countries last met on April 23 at the White House, where US President Donald Trump ann»»»

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday issued a proclamation convening the state's General Assembly for a special session on June 17 to consider revising the state's congressional map. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- Gov. Brian Kemp has called for a special session of»»»

BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Thursday, with markets focusing on the high-stakes meeting between US ‌President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to see if it will yield any positive result on the Iran war, which has significantly disrupted global oil supply. Aside from trade mat»»»

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The summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping comes at a consequential moment in the international order, where strategic competition is increasingly entangled with the need for cooperation, and where Washington and Beijing face overlapping challenges. It also comes »»»

The US Department of Homeland Security announced a deal with Davie Defense to supply five icebreakers to the US Coast Guard. "The US Coast Guard finalized a $3.5 billion contract for the construction and delivery of five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), a brand new class of polar icebreaker vessels »»»

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New Delhi: BRICS foreign ministers, including from Iran and Russia, met in New Delhi on Thursday, where India warned of "considerable flux" with conflict driving economic uncertainty and energy insecurity. War in Iran and the related fuel crisis are dominating discussions in the two-day gathering. »»»

BRICS foreign ministers, including from Iran and Russia, met in New Delhi on Thursday, where India warned of "considerable flux" with conflict driving economic uncertainty and energy insecurity. War in Iran and the related fuel crisis are dominating discussions in the two-day gathering, said AFP. I»»»

A sweeping daytime Russian drone assault killed at least six people and wounded dozens across Ukraine on Wednesday, marking a shift in Moscow’s bombardment tactics. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 800 drones were launched, accusing Russia of timing the attack to coincide with US»»»

China and the United States have agreed to build constructive, strategic and stable relations as a new positioning of the countries' ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday. "Together with President Trump, we agreed to form 'constructive, strategic and stable relations between China and»»»

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Lebanon's Simon Karam and Israel's Yechiel Leiter, both political veterans with entrenched views, will come face to face in Washington for talks Thursday after decades in a state of war. Lebanon and Israel have no formal ties, but US President Donald Trump is hoping for a historic breakthrough even»»»

‌A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on the Palestinian territories, finding that the Trump administration likely violated her free-speech rights by imposing the measures after she criticized US ally Israel’s war in Gaza. The sanctio»»»

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday he believes progress is being made in negotiations ‌with Iran ‌to end ‌hostilities, ⁠after President Donald Trump ⁠rejected Tehran’s latest proposal as unacceptable. “I think that we are making progress. The ⁠fundamental question is do ‌we ‌m»»»

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that the issue of Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict" if mishandled, a stark opening salvo as a superpower summit set to tackle numerous thorny issues began in Beijing Thursday. Trump had arrived in China»»»

Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on Thursday wrapped up a meeting in Beijing after about two hours of discussions focusing on trade, Taiwan and other differences in the US-China relationship. In a closed-door meeting, Xi told Trump that if Taiwan is handled well, US-China relations “will enjo»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan said Thursday the United States has expressed “clear and firm support” for the island democracy, as US President Donald Trump meets with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing. “The US side has repeatedly reaffirmed its clear and firm support for Taiwan,” cabinet spokeswoman M»»»

US President Donald Trump is expected to land in China this Wednesday ahead of a summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Trump is accompanied by a large delegation of US executives and has promised to ask Xi to "open up" the country to US business. In this edition, we explore what "opening »»»

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MukhwanaBBC News ReutersConflict in eastern DR Congo has caused a massive humanitarian crisis Summary executions and rape were among the atrocities committed by the M23 rebe»»»

SEOUL: The possibility that an entity other than Iran was ​responsible for the attack against a South Korean cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz is low, a senior official in Seoul was quoted as saying by the Yonhap news agency on Thursday. South Korea is analizing ‌intelligence shared ‌by the US»»»

South Korea leading automotive player Hyundai Motor Group (005380.KS) is facing a serious threat to its US market share after President Donald Trump repeatedly called for Chinese investment, experts said on May 12, The Korea Times reports. »»»

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping have met in Beijing, shaking hands on a red carpet outside the Great Hall of the People prior to entering the venue for a series of high-stakes bilateral talks between the world’s two largest economies. »»»

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping have met in Beijing, shaking hands on a red carpet outside the Great Hall of the People prior to entering the venue for a series of high-stakes bilateral talks between the world’s two largest economies. »»»

South Korea leading automotive player Hyundai Motor Group (005380.KS) is facing a serious threat to its US market share after President Donald Trump repeatedly called for Chinese investment, experts said on May 12, The Korea Times reports. »»»

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping have met in Beijing, shaking hands on a red carpet outside the Great Hall of the People prior to entering the venue for a series of high-stakes bilateral talks between the world’s two largest economies. »»»

Lebanon heads into direct talks with Israel on Thursday, with little room to maneuver as positions harden on both sides. Officials in Beirut believe Israel does not want to end the war soon, while Hezbollah, fully aligned with Iran, has largely cut off contact with Lebanese authorities. The third c»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday launched a new anti-organized crime plan, seeking to counter mounting security concerns five months before elections. Lula said the initiative would end criminal control over territories. Security cooperation was also discussed duri»»»

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh – Trump's top pick – as the new Federal Reserve chair in the most partisan vote ever for the role. Warsh takes over as policymakers warn persistent price pressures could complicate President Donald Trump’s push for lower borrowing costs. The US Senat»»»

In a late-night social media blitz before his high-stakes China visit, Donald Trump unleashed a string of debunked conspiracy theories, AI-generated images and attacks on his political rivals. Posting 55 times in a span of 3 hours, Trump tore into former President Barack Obama, accusing him - witho»»»

The United States has renewed a $100 million aid offer to Cuba as the island faces worsening blackouts and a deepening economic crisis, intensifying pressure on Havana amid growing tensions over sanctions, fuel shortages and political reform. The United States on Wednesday renewed an offer of $100 »»»

⁠The ⁠United ​Arab Emirates' ​foreign ministry denied on Wednesday the ​reports ‌of ⁠Israeli Prime Minister ‌Benjamin Netanyahu's visit ⁠to the country, adding such claims are "baseless". The Israeli ​PM’s office said earlier Wednesday ​that Netanyahu had held a "secret" meeting with the UAE presid»»»

US President Donald Trump is travelling to Beijing, where he will be hosted by his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. On the agenda are a series of issues that could cement the superiority of one over the other, and even lead to a new world order. Beneath the diplomatic and friendly language there are»»»

US President Donald Trump's highly anticipated visit to Beijing on Wednesday comes at a restless moment for a world worried about war and trade disputes. Trump has said he will have a "long talk" about Iran with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and will also discuss US arms sales to Taiwan. Here»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 13, 2026: A highly awaited summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping kicks off in China. But first, the British front pages discuss Prime Minister Keir Starmer's continuing struggles. Next, climate scientists are worried that El Nino will be particularl»»»

US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his first visit to China since 2017. The stakes are high for the two-day summit, which analysts suggest could mark a tipping point in the relationship between the superpowers – likely in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s favour.  Durin»»»

The Justice Department on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to nullify D.C. disbarment proceedings against Jeffrey Clark, seen here in October 2020 as acting assistant U.S. attorney general. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/EPA-EFE May 13 (UPI) -- The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Wednesday evening a»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump that 2026 should be a historic year for China-US relations. "Let 2026 be a historic and significant year for China-US relations," Xi said at a meeting with Trump in Beijing.Trump is in China, where he will hold meetings with Chinese leader»»»

WASHINGTON: Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks in Washington starting Thursday, as their latest ceasefire — considered to still be in place despite hundreds of deaths in Israeli strikes — nears its end.On the eve of the negotiations, Lebanon’s health ministry said that 22 people, includ»»»

Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors weighed a high-stakes US-China summit and persistent inflation concerns, which tempered optimism fuelled by record highs on Wall Street. The cautious mood came after another tech-led rally on Wall Street, where the Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit fresh record h»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that during US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, the American delegation hopes to convince China's leadership to play a more active role in the context of Iran's plans in the Persian Gulf. "We hope to convince them to play a more active role in gettin»»»