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Xi, Putin Sign 9,935-Word Statement, No Major Deals
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin held a highly choreographed Beijing summit on May 20, signing a 9,935-word joint statement and criticizing Trump's Golden Dome missile shield, but announced no major deal
UK Licenses Russian Refined Oil Amid Fuel Surge
Facing a fuel‑price shock from Iran’s shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, the UK has rolled out a short‑term license to import Russian‑refined jet fuel and diesel, a move echoed by the US and defended a
Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans
In a rare joint rebuke, Russia and China warned that Washington’s ambitious “Golden Dome” missile‑defence program threatens strategic stability and underscores the fallout from the lapse of the New ST
Trump Doubts $14B Taiwan Arms Package After Xi Warning
Trump cast doubt on a $14 billion U.S. arms package for Taiwan and questioned whether the weapons would matter in a conflict, shortly after Xi Jinping warned him on the island at their summit.
Vietnam activist detained by Israel amid Gaza flotilla
Vietnamese activist Ms Tieu Nguyen Bao Ngoc, the first from her country to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, was seized by Israeli forces during a large‑scale attempt to breach Gaza’s blockade. Her dete
Is Russia ‘simulating diplomacy’ because of war losses in Ukraine?
Russia’s war losses in Ukraine are prompting a sudden diplomatic overture, with President Putin offering a cease‑fire and a meeting with Zelenskyy, even as Moscow’s sky is pummelled by drone attacks t
Tommy Tuberville Secures Alabama GOP Gov Nomination
Former Auburn coach and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville clinched the Republican nomination for Alabama governor, riding a high‑profile endorsement from Donald Trump. The primary saw a legal challenge ov
Putin Hails Russia‑China Ties ‘Unprecedented’ Beijing
During a high‑profile Beijing meeting on May 20, President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping highlighted an accelerating Russia‑China partnership, with Putin calling the ties “strong, positive”
Joe Kent Calls Iran Threat a Myth, Warns Trump
Former Trump national security chief Joe Kent publicly challenged the administration’s justification for the Iran war, citing intelligence that Iran has not revived a nuclear weapons program and warni
Tom Barrack Calls Israel, Hezbollah Untrustworthy
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack sparked controversy at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum by calling Israel and Hezbollah equally untrustworthy, prompting criticism from Israeli and Turkish observers w
Trump dismisses US financial woes, backs $1.5T war budget
President Trump said he doesn't consider Americans' financial struggles while urging a $1.5 trillion war budget to fund a conflict with Iran, a move that would shift billions from domestic programs an
Trump Mirrors Vietnam; Iran War End, Ukraine Stalemate
The Trump administration is racing through a Vietnam‑style policy cycle, implying the U.S.–Israeli confrontation with Iran may wrap up in months with an unstable settlement, while the war in Ukraine a
Trump says he hopes to end Iran conflict quickly
President Trump told a bipartisan group of lawmakers at the White House congressional picnic on Tuesday that he hopes to end the conflict with Iran very quickly.
Justice Dept. Drops Trump Tax Claims, Launches $1.8B Fund
The Justice Department has agreed to permanently bar any further tax examinations of President Donald Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization, expanding a settlement that also creates a $1.776 b
Putin meets Xi: Why Russia and China need each other
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two‑day visit to Beijing, arriving just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip, highlights a deepening Russia‑China partnership on the 25th anniversary of th
Two Humboldt Residents Detained in Gaza Flotilla Interception
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla approximately 250 nautical miles off Gaza in international waters on May 18, 2026, detaining over 400 civilians from 50 vessels, including two Humb
Trump Visits China, Xi Warns Taiwan, China Leads PPP
During his historic 2026 state visit to Beijing, Donald Trump praised Xi Jinping while the Chinese leader warned that any mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflict. At the same time, China’s expandin
EU finance ministers urge US to end Iran war
At a G7 finance meeting in Paris, EU ministers warned the United States that the Iran‑linked Middle East war is driving soaring oil prices and threatens Europe’s growth, urging an immediate end to the
UK defers ban on Russian crude-refined diesel, jet fuel
Britain will continue allowing imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude in third countries, deferring a planned ban to cope with supply disruptions from the Iran war, drawing sharp cr
Russia Holds Nuclear Drills During Putin's China Visit
Russia escalated its military posture by staging massive nuclear drills while President Vladimir Putin visited China, a move echoed by a concurrent assessment from the Institute for the Study of War.
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