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Trump calls Taiwan 'a place,' signals neutral stance
Trump’s offhand remarks about Taiwan being a 'place' and his 'neutral' stance on its security expose a long-avoided truth in U.S. foreign policy: America’s strategic commitment to Taiwan is fundamenta
China Commits $17 Billion Annual U.S. Farm Purchases
China announced a multi‑year $17 billion purchase commitment for U.S. farm goods, a move tied to new trade talks between President Trump and President Xi and aimed at reviving a sharply contracted agr
Kim Jong Un boosts frontlines, calls border fortress
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced a plan to reinforce front‑line units along the Demilitarized Zone, aiming to turn the border into an impregnable fortress and modernize combat training.
China to buy at least US$17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says
China has pledged to buy at least $17 billion of U.S. farm goods each year from 2026 to 2028, a deal sealed during President Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping. The commitment, echoed by both the White H
China to Buy $17B in US Ag Products Yearly Through 2028
The White House announced Sunday that China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products annually through 2028, part of a package of deals President Trump negotiated
Israeli strikes kill 8 in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall
Israeli airstrikes killed at least eight Palestinians across Gaza on Sunday, including near a hospital and a tent encampment, as Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks remain deadlocked and the IDF confirms kil
Drone Hits UAE Nuclear Plant, Sparks Fire
A drone struck the United Arab Emirates' sole nuclear power plant on Sunday, sparking a perimeter fire but causing no injuries or radiological release, underscoring the fragility of the Iran ceasefire
Taiwan Envoy Presses Trump to Deliver $14B Arms Sale
Taiwan's representative to the U.S. urged the Trump administration to deliver on a $14 billion arms sale after Trump said he would delay the package to gain leverage in negotiations with China.
Anita Anand Flags US Dependence, Pushes Trade Shift
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand warned that Canada may need to reassess its reliance on the United States while urging a broader diversification of trade ties and highlighted security concerns a
Trump, Lee Discuss US-China Summit Outcomes
President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung discussed the outcomes of Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, stressing constructive talks on the Korean Peninsula and a
Trump, Lee Discuss US‑China Summit Outcomes
In a Sunday call, President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reviewed the results of Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping, highlighting constructive talks on the Korean Peninsula and p
Lai Reaffirms US Arms Sales, Taiwan Sovereignty
In a Facebook post on May 17, 2026, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te warned of public concern over the Trump‑Xi summit, thanked the United States for its arms‑sale commitment, and reiterated Taiwan’s s
Trump-backed Letlow leads Louisiana primary over
Incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy fell to third place in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary as Trump‑backed Julia Letlow captured 44% of the vote, with state treasurer John Fleming in second. The resu
UAE Reports Drone Strike Fire at Barakah Nuclear Plant
A drone strike on Sunday ignited a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, damaging an external generator but leaving radiological safety and plant operations unchanged amid heightened r
Anwar says snap election if govt cracks, will meet PH
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned on May 17 that a snap general election could be triggered if the ruling unity coalition fractures, saying the federal relationship is currently cordial but could de
Drone strike sparks fire at UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant
A drone strike set fire to the Barakah nuclear plant’s perimeter in the UAE, prompting officials to call it an unprovoked terrorist attack amid escalating US‑Iran tensions.
Young Kyiv Couple Among 24 Killed in Russian Barrage
Maryna Homeniuk, 24, and Yurii Orlov, 30, were among 24 people killed when a cruise missile destroyed their Kyiv apartment during what Ukrainian military officials called the largest Russian airstrike
ICC Issues Five Secret Warrants for Israeli Officials
The International Criminal Court has quietly filed five arrest warrants against senior Israeli politicians and military leaders, accusing them of war crimes. Multiple outlets—including the Jerusalem P
China ramps up missile buildup for a Taiwan war
China is rapidly expanding its missile capabilities, with a surge in production and industrial support that has doubled the number of firms supplying components since 2013 and lifted combined sales to
Israel Claims Air Strike Killed Hamas Military Chief
Israel's military announced that an air strike on Gaza killed the head of Hamas' military wing, marking the most senior Hamas official killed since the October ceasefire and raising concerns about a r
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