Elon Musk joined Trump’s China trip amid OpenAI trial closing arguments IN FULL The Independent UK · May 14
Xi's 'blunt' warning to Trump on Taiwan exposes profound risks: Analysts During a tense summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a clear message to US President Donald Trump regarding Taiwan. The talks underscored the fragile state of US-China relations, prompting analysts to predict that while the fallout may not be immediate, the stakes are high. The Economic Times · May 14
Nicki Minaj gives surprise endorsement to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch: 'One of a kind' The US rapper is also a supporter of Donald Trump and previously clashed with Boris Johnson Evening Standard · May 14
US stocks today: US stocks extend rally as Nvidia gains; US-China talks, data in focus Wall Street hit fresh intraday highs led by Nvidia’s AI-driven surge and Cisco’s upbeat outlook. Strong retail sales and stable jobless claims signalled economic resilience, though inflation risks from rising oil prices persist. Investors tracked U.S.-China talks while expectations of prolonged tight Fed policy continued to shape market sentiment. The Economic Times · May 14
Jimmy Fallon skewers Trump’s China visit with dig over Iran war parallels Jimmy Fallon made a dig at Donald Trump as he pointed out a parallel between the US’ relationship with both China and Iran. The Independent UK · May 14
Anatomy of a speech: how does a Republican leader say no to Trump? South Carolina’s state senate majority leader offered a nuanced case for rejecting Trump’s redistricting demands The Guardian - US · May 14
New Attacks in Hormuz Plus: a different type of pizzagate, Kevin Warsh as the new Jerome Powell, and more... Reason · May 14
Trump manages to avoid points of contention during banquet hall speech in China IN FULL The Independent UK · May 14
Macron texted a glamorous Iranian actress and got slapped, now Brigitte has something very important to say Brigitte Macron has denied claims that an argument with President Macron over messages to actress Golshifteh Farahani led to her appearing to shove him in Vietnam. Her team insists she has never checked her husband's phone, refuting allegations from a new book. The incident, which went viral last year, has… The Economic Times · May 14
U.S. And China Agree That Strait Of Hormuz Should Not Be Militarized, Rubio Says Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. and China agreed on the notion that the Strait of Hormuz should not be militarized as Iran seeks to control the key waterway amid the war. International Business Times · May 14
Miami residents sue over land for Trump presidential library US plaintiffs say waterfront site was improperly transferred for Trump’s personal gain The Guardian - US · May 14
Five taps and no yank: What Trump and Xi’s ‘power-play’ handshake reveals about the world leaders President Donald Trump and Chinese Persident Xi Jinping met on the steps of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with commentators poring over the interaction in search of tell-tale gestures The Independent UK · May 14
JD Vance Compares Empty White House To Home Alone And Claims He Feels Like Macaulay Culkin While Trump Is In China JD Vance sparked a viral frenzy after comparing himself to Macaulay Culkin in 'Home Alone' while Donald Trump traveled to China with Marco Rubio amid growing MAGA succession chatter and controversy over a Medicare crackdown. International Business Times UK · May 14
Jaguar Land Rover annual profit falls 99% after US tariffs and cyber-attack take toll Britain’s largest carmaker says sales also hit by competition in China as it publishes financial results The Guardian - UK · May 14
International Business Times · May 14 Cuba Says It Has Run Out Of Oil And Diesel, Only Has 'Gas From Our Wells' Cuban Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said the country has run out of oil and diesel and only has gas left.
The Conversation · May 14 Why a growing number of Trump supporters are experiencing voter’s remorse In recent months, some prominent conservatives and erstwhile allies of President Donald Trump – former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and journalist Megyn Kelly, for example – have voiced their displeasure with him on several issues. They range from Trump’s handling of the Iran war and the economy to the…
The Conversation · May 14 How Trump plans to keep tariffs at the center of his economic policy despite stinging court losses President Donald Trump just can’t quit tariffs.
International Business Times UK · May 14 Who is David Venturella? Ex-Private Prison Exec Tapped by Trump to Lead ICE Immigration Efforts Donald Trump appoints David Venturella, a former private prison executive, as acting director of ICE, intensifying scrutiny over the agency's ties with private detention firms.
The Conversation · May 14 Trump-Xi summit: in a high-stakes meeting the two leaders can’t afford to misread each other The summit between Chinese president, Xi Jinping, and US president, Donald Trump, reportedly covered a lot of ground. The two leaders are said to have discussed trade, technology and the war in Iran, agreeing that Strait of Hormuz should be kept open. But the most potentially hazardous issue they covered…
Barchart · May 14 Cotton Collapsing Early on Thursday Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts coming off the midday highs, up 7 to 49 points. The US dollar index was $0.215 higher at $98.395. Crude oil was down $1.18 at $101.00 at the close. A meeting between President Trump and China’s President Xi in Beijing concluded early...
Barchart · May 14 Soybeans Falling Back Following Trump/Xi meeting Soybeans are trading with 20 to 27 cent losses early on Thursday morning. Futures saw modest strength on Wednesday, with contracts closing fractionally to 3 cents higher on the day. Open interest was up 14,129 contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3 1/4 cents...
International Business Times UK · May 14 White House to Host 9-Hour Prayer Festival: Rededicate 250, National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving A prayer rally in Washington, backed by Trump's administration, aims to 'rededicate' America to God, sparking debate over the intertwining of politics and religion.
International Business Times UK · May 14 Elon Musk Mocked Online As 'Little Blogger' After Being Caught Filming Himself at China Summit Event Elon Musk's casual filming at a China summit sparked online humour, overshadowing discussions on trade and technology between the US and China
We Got This Covered · May 14 Kash Patel insisted under oath he doesn’t drink excessively — then came the now viral multi-confessions from the FBI director Liar or alcoholic or both?
Fortune · May 14 Current price of oil as of May 14, 2026 When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.