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Indians serve pineapple sharbat to Qom protesters
In Qom, a city at the heart of Iran’s war‑related unrest, a tight‑knit Indian community of roughly 3,000‑3,500 people has turned a modest pineapple sharbat stall into a nightly act of solidarity, hand
Trump admin waves visa bonds for World Cup fans
The Trump administration has lifted the $15,000 visa bond for World Cup ticket holders from five African nations, easing travel for fans and signaling a rare softening of its broader immigration crack
Friedman: Trump's Hawkish Record Backs 2016 Prediction
In a War on the Rocks interview revisiting his 2016 prediction, analyst Ben Friedman argues that both Trump administrations have pursued hawkish policies toward Russia, China, and Iran despite the pre
China May Seek Taiwan Concessions for Iran Hormuz Help
At the upcoming Trump‑Xi summit, Iran’s Hormuz blockade is a peripheral issue, but analysts warn Beijing could leverage its role in reopening the strait to extract US concessions on Taiwan. While Chin
3 GOP Senators Break Ranks on Iran War Powers Vote
Three Republican senators broke with GOP leadership Wednesday to join nearly all Democrats in advancing a War Powers Resolution to pull U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, though the procedural mo
Trump Arrives in Beijing for Xi Trade Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in Beijing for a two‑day summit with President Xi Jinping, flanked by tech giants Elon Musk and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang. The talks, echoed by outlets from Channe
US news reports of gloomy Iran war intel assessments anger Trump
U.S. intelligence assessments reveal that Iran still controls the majority of its missile forces—about 70% of its warheads and 75% of mobile launchers—contradicting the White House’s claim of a comple
Putin to Meet Xi in Beijing After US‑China Summit
After the US‑China summit, Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing to meet Xi Jinping, a move that may reshape triangular diplomacy among Moscow, Beijing and Washington. Meanwhile, Washington has sancti
Trump Tightens Sanctions, Sends Flights Over Cuba
President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Cuba, adding new sanctions and authorizing dozens of intelligence flights that hint at a possible invasion, while Havana signals willingness to negotia
Trump, Xi Meet; US Demands Religious Freedom in China
During their week‑long summit, President Trump and President Xi faced the looming issue of Beijing’s intensified crackdown on religious groups, prompting a call for the United States to prioritize rel
Congress tells Trump to end Guantanamo migrant camp
More than 30 members of Congress have urged the Trump administration to cease using Guantanamo Bay for migrant detention and to abandon any plans for military action against Cuba, linking current poli
Trump arrives in China ahead of summit with Xi Jinping
U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in Beijing on May 13, 2026, to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and push for greater market access for American firms. The summit also draws Ukraine’s Zelensk
King Charles outlines agenda Starmer's authority tested
At the ceremonial opening of Parliament, King Charles III used his speech to unveil a UK government agenda focused on energy, defence and national security, warning that the fallout from the wars in I
Trump‑Xi Summit Set for May 13‑15 Amid Hormuz Crisis
The Trump‑Xi summit slated for May 13‑15 highlights a dramatic power shift: the United States, entangled in a costly Iran war and a Hormuz blockade, is pleading with China to defuse the crisis, while
O'Reilly Claims Trump Will Enlist China to End Iran War
Bill O'Reilly claimed President Trump plans to enlist China in secret talks to end the Iran war, framing it as a gamble to revive the U.S. economy and could reshape diplomatic dynamics.
Modi Urges Austerity as LPG Prices Surge 48%
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to Indians to voluntarily curb fuel use and postpone non‑essential spending as LPG cylinder prices jumped nearly 48% in three months, heightening inflation concer
Israeli Gaza Strikes Rise 35% After Iran Ceasefire
Following the US‑Qatar‑brokered ceasefire that paused Israeli strikes on Iran, Israeli forces have shifted firepower back to Gaza, where attacks rose 35% in April. The Gaza Ministry of Health reports
Russia Fires 800 Drones at Ukraine in Massive Daytime Barrage
Russia fired at least 800 drones across roughly 20 Ukrainian regions in a daytime barrage Wednesday, killing at least six and wounding dozens including children, even as Trump and Putin claimed the wa
Trump pressed to free Jimmy Lai at China summit
President Trump faces bipartisan pressure to press Xi Jinping for the release of Jimmy Lai and other political prisoners during his Beijing summit, as lawmakers and rights advocates urge him to elevat
Trump, Xi Meet in Beijing for Trade, Taiwan, Iran Talks
President Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing for a two‑day summit with Xi Jinping, the first sitting U.S. president’s visit since 2017. The talks will focus on a headline‑making trade deal while als
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