‘Sledgehammer’: The U.S. is considering renaming the Iran war to reset the congressional clock, and Trump is already meeting with generals Round 2 seems imminent. We Got This Covered · May 13
Trump Lands In China: Mystery Blonde Aide Joins President As Melania Stays Home Natalie Harp, Trump's executive assistant, plays a pivotal role during his China visit, raising eyebrows with her influence and causing internal tensions within the White House. International Business Times UK · May 13
Jury convicts man accused of running secret Chinese spy outpost in New York City A man accused of running a secret Chinese spy outpost in New York City has been convicted of acting as an illegal foreign agent and destroying text messages from a Chinese government handler The Independent UK · May 13
Trump’s visit to China off to bad start with a snub from Jinping but MAGA is trying to spin it as another win Xi Jinping didn't make the effort with Donald Trump but MAGA would rather we didn't talk about it. We Got This Covered · May 13
ICL Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights ICL Group (NYSE:ICL) reported a stronger first quarter for 2026, with management citing higher bromine and potash prices, broad segment sales growth and operational improvements, while also warning that elevated raw material costs and foreign exchange headwinds remain key risks for the rest of the y MarketBeat · May 13
Morning Mail: Coalition ties immigration intake to housing build, Trump in China, farewell to rent-vesting? Angus Taylor to outline signature plan to restrict entries in line with supply of homes The Guardian - AU · May 13
Will Trump's Beijing visit mark another reset in the history of US-China relations? This week's summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing underscores how far US-China relations have shifted since Richard Nixon’s landmark 1972 meeting with Mao Zedong, when Cold War pragmatism drew two rivals together against a common Soviet threat – a stark contrast to today’s… Radio France Internationale · May 13
S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post New Record Highs on Chip Stock Strength The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.04%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.62%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · May 13
Tech Leads Again as Nvidia Goes to China: Stock Market Today The Magnificent 7 and other mega-cap stocks are making the Middle East seem like a geopolitical and macroeconomic backwater. Kiplinger · May 13
'Open for business'? A lot on plate as Trump, Xi meet in Beijing President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a significant summit with China's Xi Jinping. He aims to open Chinese markets to American businesses and secure economic gains. Trump is accompanied by prominent CEOs, including those from Nvidia and Tesla. The visit also addresses sensitive topics like the Iran war… The Economic Times · May 13
US-China talks in Beijing expose fragile balance of global power A pivotal summit between the US and China kicks off in Beijing today. President Donald Trump's impulsive style is set to clash with President Xi Jinping's meticulous planning. Both leaders are acutely aware of the delicate balance they must maintain to avoid escalating tensions. This meeting comes at a time… The Economic Times · May 13
WeRide Q1 Earnings Call Highlights WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 58% year over year, as management pointed to expanding Robotaxi deployments, broader autonomous driving commercialization and traction for its L2++ advanced driver assistance system. Founder, Chairman and CEO Dr. Tony Han said total MarketBeat · May 13
NVDA Stock Watch: What to Expect as Jensen Huang Joins Trump-Xi Summit Nvidia stock rallies as Jensen Huang joins Trump on a high-stakes visit to China. Oppenheimer explains why NVDA shares are poised to rip higher from here in 2026. Barchart · May 13
Taiwan Officials On Edge as Trump Prepares to Discuss Arms Sales With China: Report President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week is being watched with anxiety in Taipei, where officials fear Taiwan's security could become part of a broader negotiation involving trade and U.S.-China relations. International Business Times · May 13
The Times of India · May 13 Top 10 countries with the most gold in 2026: USA tops, China and India lead the global rankings Gold is amongst the safest forms of investment in the world as it serves as an insurance instrument against inflation, foreign exchange risks, and political instability. It is very usual for the foreign exchange reserves of a country to have some quantity of gold in them. According to the figures…
The Mary Sue · May 13 Eileen Wang’s guilty plea exposes how a small-town mayor became a propaganda tool for Beijing Eileen Wang’s guilty plea has sent shockwaves through Arcadia, California, exposing how a small-town mayor secretly worked as a propaganda tool for Beijing. The former mayor of the Los Angeles-area city resigned on May 11, 2026, after agreeing to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent of China’s government,…
Reason · May 13 Congress Ramps Up Its Crusade Against Chinese Cars Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting Chinese cars are cheap and widely popular, but Americans can't buy them.
The Independent UK · May 13 Trump urged to push for jailed journalist’s release during China visit IN FULL
International Business Times UK · May 13 Donald Trump Arrives In Beijing For First Time In Nearly A Decade To Hold Critical War, Trade Talks With Xi Jinping U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, where trade, tariffs, Taiwan, and the Iran war are key topics amid divided Chinese public opinion.
PC Gamer · May 13 Trump confirms he brought Jensen Huang on his expedition to convince China to 'open up' Or as Trump calls him, 'Great Jensen Huang'.
The Independent UK · May 13 US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall President Donald Trump's trade war with Beijing has sent U.S.-China trade into a freefall and forced companies on both sides of the Pacific to regroup
The Conversation · May 13 Trump-Xi summit: US president says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan – breaking decades of US policy Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are likely to discuss many issues as they meet this week in Beijing. But alongside trade, technology and the war in Iran, one topic of conversation will stand out – the future of Taiwan.
Euronews · May 13 Europe watches Beijing summit from the sidelines and fears the worst The highly anticipated summit between US President Trump and his Chinese host Xi Jinping has begun - and Europe is watching from a distance. Yet, whatever the outcome is, there is little Brussels can be optimistic about.
The Independent UK · May 13 Donald Trump’s China visit will make one thing clear – who runs the world THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The first high-level meeting in nearly a decade between the US president and Xi Jinping is a sign of a welcome rapprochement between the world’s two greatest superpowers, and will underscore new geopolitical realities
The Independent UK · May 13 Ancient 400,000-year-old teeth reveal early humans mated with ancestor Homo erectus A recent study has unearthed crucial genetic clues concerning interbreeding between our ancient human ancestors