Substance for Putin, ‘face’ for Trump: China, Russia deepen alliance to counter US
Signing of over 40 agreements during Beijing summit between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin cements ‘historical peak’ in China-Russia ties
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump’s mental health order pushes psychedelic research into the mainstream - opinion
The executive order signed by US President Donald Trump to accelerate research, evaluation, and responsible access to innovative treatments for severe mental health conditions, including psychedelic-assisted therapies, places the field of mental healthcare at a critical crossroads.
· ITAMAR GROTTO
Trump-backed challenger defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky
Trump-endorsed Republican candidate Ed Gallrein has defeated Representative Thomas Massie in a primary election in Kentucky, in a result that the Israel lobby spent tens of millions of dollars to secure.
· RT
Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Rioters storm the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
· Michael Kunzelman
Trump investment comes as Kura Sushi pursues US expansion
The Kura Sushi location in the Mall of America in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The company is focusing on expanding in North America. (Kura Sushi)
· Staff Writer
‘A Jackie Robinson moment’: Jeffries echoes NAACP calls for college sports boycott over voting rights
Top House Democrat calls out SEC schools for silence
· Ella Brockway
Bond tremors from Washington to London to Tokyo upend Asia
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· William Pesek
EEUU sanciona a individuos y entidades vinculados a cártel de Sinaloa
La sede del Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos en Washington, el 6 de junio del 2019. (AP foto/Patrick Semansky)
· Fatima Hussein
A Beijing guard of honour and a child eyes Trump: photos of the day – Wednesday
View image in fullscreenSan Diego, US People attend a vigil in a park the day after a fatal mosque shooting in southern CaliforniaPhotograph: Daniel Cole/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenKonotop, Ukraine A rescue worker clears debris from a damaged residential building after Russia carried out a large overnight a…
Oil Prices Extend Decline After The Largest Crude Inventory Drawdown In History, Cushing 'Tank Bottoms' Loom
Oil futures are down bigly this morning following comments from President Trump that the war in Iran would be ended "very quickly," but investors remained uncertain about the potential for de-escalation.
· Tyler Durden
Pedro Almodóvar says film-makers have a ‘moral duty’ to speak out against the far right
‘Europe must never be subjected to Trump’ says Spanish film-maker at a Cannes press conference for his new film, Bitter Christmas
· Philip Oltermann
Spanish director Almodovar calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin 'monsters'
CANNES, France — Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar called Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin "monsters" on Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival where he is presenting his latest film "Bitter Christmas" in competition.
· Agence France-Presse
President Trump breaks silence on Spencer Pratt’s run for LA mayor
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· Ross O'Keefe
Iran adapts as Gulf economies and Asia bear cost of Strait of Hormuz blockade
At the end of April, US President Donald Trump predicted that Iran was days away from its oil fields and infrastructure "exploding", crediting a US blockade on Iranian port.
· Middleeasteye
US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel-connected fentanyl network
The Treasury Department building is pictured at dusk in Washington, June 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
· Fatima Hussein
Iran adapts as Gulf economies and Asia bear cost of Strait of Hormuz blockade
At the end of April, US President Donald Trump predicted that Iran was days away from its oil fields and infrastructure "exploding", crediting a US blockade on Iranian port.
· Middleeasteye
Barney Frank, one of first openly gay members of Congress, dies aged 86
Pelosi hails Frank as ‘pioneering’ LGBTQ+ voice and key architect of financial reform
· Anna Betts
Xi Warns US Against New Iran Strikes, Denounces 'Law Of The Jungle', As Putin Talks Energy Leverage In Beijing Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for a high-stakes summit on Wednesday, just days after wrapping up closely watched talks with Trump, which by all accounts failed to produce any Washington-Beijing breakthroughs.
· Tyler Durden
China and Russia warn US Golden Dome poses ‘clear threat’ to stability
Days after Xi-Trump talks, Beijing and Moscow slam Washington’s military provocations and its plans for missile defence system
· Amber Wang
China and Russia warn US Golden Dome poses ‘clear threat’ to stability
Days after Xi-Trump talks, Beijing and Moscow slam Washington’s military provocations and its plans for missile defence system
· Amber Wang
On America's Middle East policies, the Arab world is losing patience | The National
One reason US policy in the Middle East has been so problematic is that policymakers refuse to consider its impact on the needs of most of the citizens of the Arab world.
· James Zogby
Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
· Steven Sloan
Same but different: how Xi and China welcomed Trump and Putin
Choreography of back-to-back visits appeared deliberately mirrored but China made sure the differences were noticed
· Pjotr Sauer, Amy Hawkins
Exclusive: Trump postponed US attack on Iran after 'Hajj warning'
US President Donald Trump postponed a planned attack on Iran this week after being warned by Gulf allies and his own officials not to resume the war during the Hajj pilgrimage, Middle East Eye can reveal.
· Middleeasteye
Rutte shrugs off shrinking US military presence in Europe as ‘expected’
NATO chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday played down Donald Trump's sudden moves to pull troops and capabilities out of Europe, vowing any reductions would take place in a "structured way."
· Victor Jack
Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping praise high-level ties, growing energy trade at Beijing meeting days after Trump’s visit
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· Associated Press
Trump Retains Dominant Influence: 4 Takeaways From Tuesday's Primary Elections
Authored by Joseph Lord, Jeff Louderback, Troy Myers, and Nathan Worcester via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Eva v Goliath: the 20-year-old climate activist taking on Trump and the fossil fuel industry
Young Americans are suing the president for violating rights with executive orders that fuel the climate crisis
Iran Warns Will Take War 'Beyond The Region' If Trump Restarts Attacks
Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group, has summed up where things stand: "Since the ceasefire came into effect, both Washington and Tehran appear to be operating under the illusion that time is on their side," he said. "Each seems to believe that the blockade and counter-blockade i…
· Tyler Durden
Why Trump’s face is popping up on Indian autorickshaws
Washington is seeking to stabilise relations with Delhi after ties soured over Trump’s hefty tariffs on Indian exports
· Associated Press
Why Trump’s face is popping up on Indian autorickshaws
Washington is seeking to stabilise relations with Delhi after ties soured over Trump’s hefty tariffs on Indian exports
· Associated Press
Watch: Did Trump and Putin get the same treatment in China?
China's President Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin with a lavish ceremony in Beijing complete with national flags, a marching band and cheering children.
Trump's IRS Settlement Bars Tax Audits Of Trump & Family
Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Iranian public get basic gun training amid Trump’s threats to restart war
The weapon displays reflect the genuine threat Iran faces but also provide rare entertainment at a time of great uncertainty
· Associated Press
Iranian public get basic gun training amid Trump’s threats to restart war
The weapon displays reflect the genuine threat Iran faces but also provide rare entertainment at a time of great uncertainty
· Associated Press
La UE supera un duro debate interno y acepta el pacto arancelario con EEUU
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, y la presidenta de la Comisión Europea, Ursula von der Leyen, se estrechan la mano tras alcanzar un acuerdo comercial en el campo de golf Trump en Turnberry, Escocia, el 27 de julio de 2025. (AP Foto/Jacquelyn Martin, Archivo)
· Sam Mcneil
Taiwan was front and center during Trump's China trip — but absent from Xi’s meeting with Putin
The meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. and Russian counterparts came just days apart, but the style and substance of the encounters stood in stark contrast.
· Holly Ellyatt
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George Soros' Open Society Foundations pledge $300 million for US democracy
Alex Soros, on behalf of his father George Soros, stands in the East Room of the White House, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
· Thalia Beaty
Europe, Israel should launch commission with Trump’s help - opinion
The European-Israeli conflict is the world’s oldest and fiercest, dating back to the Greek conquest of Judea in 332 BCE.
· GOL KALEV
Syria building US relations while serving pivotal regional role - analysis
In November 2025, when US President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House, there was a moment of laughter between the leaders: Trump had given the Syrian leader some of his Trump cologne. “It’s the best fragrance,” he said.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Pentagon accused of ‘endless stalling’ over Iran school bombing
The Pentagon has once again refused to admit responsibility for a strike on an Iranian school that killed more than 170 people, most of them children, despite pressure from US lawmakers.
· RT
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The Pentagon has once again refused to admit responsibility for a strike on an Iranian school that killed more than 170 people, most of them children, despite pressure from US lawmakers.
· RT
Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump
Cheering children - check. Military honour guard – check. Cannon fire and marching band - check.
· Laura Bicker
Trump critic Massie defeated: Takeaways from US primary election results
Trump influence: Ed Gallrein wins Kentucky GOP primary
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Iran vows to attack nations outside Middle East if Trump follows through on ‘big hit’ threat
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· Emily Crane
Iran Threatens to Strike Beyond the Middle East if the U.S. Resumes Attacks
The warning was issued as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say progress is being made toward a deal, while keeping open the threat of renewed strikes.
· Euan Ward
Putin and Xi hail their high-level ties and growing energy trade as they meet in Beijing
BEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed their strategic ties and growing energy trade as they met in Beijing Wednesday only days after a visit by US President Donald Trump to China.
· Associated Press
Beijing slams Lai as ‘destroyer’ of peace after leader’s anniversary speech
Lai portrayed his government as responding firmly to mainland pressure, days after Trump made anti-independence remarks
· Lawrence Chung
Beijing slams Lai as ‘destroyer’ of peace after leader’s anniversary speech
Lai portrayed his government as responding firmly to mainland pressure, days after Trump made anti-independence remarks
· Lawrence Chung