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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trade wars to extended truce: Analysts expect ‘stabilization’ in U.S.-China ties as Trump-Xi meet
As the world watches U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's historic summit, analysts suggest it could mark a reset in ties between the world's top two economies.
· Anniek Bao
Philippine politician wanted by ICC flees Senate
The Philippine Senate President says that a politician wanted by the International Court (ICC) was no longer in the Senate building where he had been taking refuge, fearing his arrest.
· Al Jazeera
Nationals look to sweep 3-game series against the Reds
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· The Associated Press
China gives Trump a grand welcome and a stern warning on Taiwan
Beijing: Welcomed with a red carpet ceremony of military pageantry and pomp, US President Donald Trump was effusive with praise for his Chinese counterpart and “great leader” Xi Jinping, who used the first talks of their two-day summit to send a warning about Taiwan.
· Lisa Visentin
Eric and Lara Trump – the new US first family faces making the trip to China
The American president’s wife may be absent but his son appears in the entourage in a ‘personal capacity’
· Fan Chen
Eric and Lara Trump – the new US first family faces making the trip to China
The American president’s wife may be absent but his son appears in the entourage in a ‘personal capacity’
· Fan Chen
‘Lion’-like Trump deploys ‘power move’ as he, Xi show ‘genuine affection’ during historic China summit: body language expert
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· Victor Nava, Marisa Schultz
Xi warns Trump over Taiwan
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that a standoff over Taiwan could push the two countries into “a very dangerous situation,” describing it as the single most important issue in bilateral relations.
· RT
Historic Swiss solar-powered plane crashes into sea
WASHINGTON, United States — The experimental plane Solar Impulse 2, which completed a historic round-the-world trip in 2016 without using jet fuel, crashed into the Gulf of Mexico recently, its owner revealed.
· Agence France-Presse
Bolsas asiáticas cierran con resultados mixtos mientras inversionistas analizan la cumbre Trump-Xi
Los índices de las bolsas de Japón, Corea del Sur y Australia se muestran en una pantalla en una sala de la sede del Hana Bank en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el 14 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Ahn Young-joon)
· Chan Ho Him
Trump-Xi summit revives China tech rally hopes as U.S. reportedly clears Nvidia H200 sales
Chinese equities could get a fresh boost after this week's high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with investors saying the summit could ease trade tensions and revive momentum, especially in the country's lagging technology shares.
· Lee Ying Shan
Cayetano: Senate to convene as impeachment court on May 18
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· Dwight de Leon
Ecuadoran president meets with US VP Vance amid row with Petro
WASHINTON, United States — Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa met with US Vice President JD Vance in Washington Wednesday, weeks after slapping tariffs on neighboring Colombia over border disputes.
· Agence France-Presse
Five takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing so far
The U.S. and China agreed to forge more cooperative ties at their summit in Beijing on Thursday, in a high-stakes meeting full of friendly gestures between two countries that have been battling for years on issues ranging from intellectual property and human rights to technology and trade.
· Anniek Bao
Trump's 51st US state talk met with near-silence in Venezuela
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez waves after bidding farewell to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright following their meeting at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)
· Regina Garcia Cano
(4th LD) Trump, Xi signal desire to manage bilateral ties but reaffirm positions on Taiwan, trade
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 20-23; ADDS photo)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Xi says 'ready to work' with Trump to open new chapter in US-China relations
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has released a readout of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping.
· Middleeasteye
Honda records its first-ever annual loss
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· Yuri Kageyama
Leadership has failed — LP
MANILA, Philippines — The Liberal Party (LP) of the Philippines said Thursday that Filipinos should be concerned over the incidents that happened at the Senate on Wednesday, calling it a failure in leadership.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Iran war day 76: Vance says progress made in talks; Israel pounds Lebanon
United States Vice President JD Vance has said he believes progress is being made in negotiations with Iran, despite President Donald Trump rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal as unacceptable. The comments come as diplomatic efforts continue to prevent a collapse in the fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
China’s Xi lauds ‘new positioning’ in ties with US
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· Herbie G
Who is in Trump's entourage of billionaires and executives in Beijing?
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· Elissa Steedman
Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit
BEIJING, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict", a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing on Thursday at a superpower summit.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump visits Beijing as China and US seek to stabilise strained ties
Trump was received with a red-carpet ceremony at the Great Hall of the People before opening bilateral talks with Xi. The Chinese president said both countries should “work together to address global challenges”, while Trump said the two nations could have “a fantastic future together”. He also praised Xi personally…
· AfricaNews
Trump and Xi meeting featured Taiwan, tech titans and flattery
Thu 14 May 2026 at 4:41pm
· Allyson Horn
Indiana hosts Washington after Iriafen's 20-point showing
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· The Associated Press
Striking difference between Trump-Xi summit in 2026 and 2017: expert
President Trump’s welcome at the grand ceremony in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday followed the same pomp and protocol as his 2017 trip — but the event seemed “significantly more jovial” than his previous visit, according to an expert.
· Nicholas McEntyre
(URGENT) KOSPI ends at new peak above 7,900 amid U.S.-China summit, AI rally
(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
· Kim Na-young
Was Senate chaos ‘staged’ to help Dela Rosa? NBI agents think so, says Matibag
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· Iya Gozum
Korea refloats currency swap with US
With won nearing 1,500 per dollar again, Seoul seeks stronger financial safety net from Washington
· Im Eun-byel
Lee, Sheinbaum discuss FTA talks revival as BTS deepens cultural ties
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
FACT CHECK: No casualties in Senate shooting, authorities say
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(3rd LD) Trump, Xi signal desire to manage bilateral ties but reaffirm positions on Taiwan, trade
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS more info in paras 3, 8, 13-15)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
U.S., N.K. appear unprepared for summit, but possibility cannot be ruled out: Seoul official
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- Preparations for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appear almost nonexistent on the occasion of Trump's ongoing visit to China, but the possibility cannot be ruled out, a senior South Korean government said Thursday.
· Chang Dong-woo
US federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN's Francesca Albanese
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US sanctions against United Nations Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese, saying that the administration of Donald Trump likely violated her free-speech rights.
· Middleeasteye
CNBC Daily Open: Trump and Xi exchange compliments on Day 1 in Beijing
Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to today's edition of the Daily Open newsletter.
· Leonie Kidd
Trump-Xi talks leave Korean chipmakers facing tough trade-offs
Easing US-China tensions may support Korean chip exports while accelerating China’s semiconductor ambitions
· Jie Ye-eun
Trump spurs billion-dollar cuts to Labor’s green hydrogen dream
Labor has slashed billions of dollars from its ambitions for hydrogen exports and a flourishing clean manufacturing sector as the Trump administration’s anti-clean-energy agenda hits global investment and cripples the Albanese government’s green industry goals.
· Mike Foley
NBI, PNP to investigate if Senate shooting was 'staged'
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) will investigate whether Wednesday's shooting incident at the Senate was "staged."
· Agence France-Presse
Iran ‘frighteningly close’ to developing nuclear weapons, US energy secretary says - report
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright informed lawmakers that Iran is “frighteningly close” to developing nuclear weapons during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, CNN reported on Wednesday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Philippines authorities investigating reports lawmaker wanted by ICC has fled after taking refuge in senate
Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for his alleged role in country’s deadly anti-drug crackdown that saw thousands killed
· Rebecca Ratcliffe
European markets to open higher as politics dominates the news agenda
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher Thursday as investors keep an eye on political developments in the U.K. and U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China.
· Holly Ellyatt
Trump-Xi talks, Gaza reconstruction concerns and UAE health breakthrough | The National
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump begins talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, with trade, Iran, energy and the Strait of Hormuz on the agenda.
· The National
Trump-Xi summit live: US and Chinese presidents tour Temple of Heaven
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping stand together as they tour the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, after a roughly two-hour morning meeting. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
NBI verifying Bato ‘escape’
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday said it is verifying reports that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is no longer at the Senate.
· Kristina Maralit
Trump wants China’s help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas
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· Supuni Kulasinghe
Barzaga falsely claims multiple deaths, assassination attempts after Senate shooting
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Where does China stand in US-Iran conflict? | The National
Trade ties and tariff relief were supposed to be the key issues on the agenda during US President Donald Trump's visit to China this week. But with the Iran war unresolved and the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, the conflict is to take precedence.
· Nada AlTaher
Asian stocks are mixed as investors watch Trump-Xi summit
Asia markets index of Japan, South Korea and Australia is seen on a screen at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Chan Ho Him