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Trump Refuses to Commit to Defending Taiwan After Xi Raises It Directly at Beijing Summit

During a summit in Beijing, Trump avoided answering Xi Jinping's question on US defence of Taiwan, raising concerns about strategic ambiguity and US-China relations.

International Business Times UK · May 15

Judge Stops U.S. Treasury From Sanctioning Someone's Speech

The Trump administration accused Francesca Albanese of “lawfare that targets U.S. and Israeli persons.” But a court said that’s not ground to seize her property.

Reason · May 15

Brothers to the Rescue Explained: The 1996 Cuba Shootdown Behind the Case That Could Bring Raúl Castro to the U.S. Justice System

Before Brothers to the Rescue became the center of a possible U.S. criminal case against Raúl Castro, it was a volunteer group of Cuban exile pilots scanning the Florida Straits for people who might otherwise disappear at sea.

Latin Times · May 15

From Bay of Pigs to Blackouts: CIA chief's daylight visit to Havana to effect regime change as Cuba goes dark

The U.S. is reportedly employing economic pressure and political tactics to achieve a bloodless transition in Cuba, following decades of failed covert operations. CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Havana signals a new approach, with Washington demanding fundamental changes for engagement, while intensifying sanctions and intelligence operations.

The Times of India · May 15

Trump, Xi Wrap Up Beijing Summit With Few Breakthroughs As Iran War Overshadows Trade Talks

Trump described the summit as productive and said the two governments had made progress on trade and security discussions. Xi, meanwhile, used the visit to present China as a central diplomatic power.

International Business Times · May 15

Underwhelming summit outcome in China brings Trump back to reality

After raising high expectations ahead of his trip to Beijing, the U.S president leaves with little to show for it, disappointing investors. On key flashpoints such as Iran and Taiwan, China didn't give any ground.

Euronews · May 15

Trump offers Xi ‘any arrangement’ to secure Jimmy Lai’s freedom

Trump said he would raise Lai’s imprisonment and Zion Church pastor Jin Mingri’s arrest during his high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping

The Independent UK · May 15

Is Donald Trump's China visit a victory for U.S or Iran gets upper hand on Strait of Hormuz?

White House called the leaders' shared desire to reopen the Strait of ​Hormuz off Iran, through which a ​fifth of global oil and gas once flowed.

The Economic Times · May 15

US reportedly seeks to indict Cuba's ex-president Raúl Castro as energy crisis deepens

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has renewed an offer of €85 million in aid on the condition that the assistance be distributed by the Catholic Church, bypassing the government.

Euronews · May 15

Why is Taiwan the elephant in every room between US and China?

US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwan remains the most crucial issue for China. The island's self-governance and its dominance in global chip manufacturing create significant geopolitical tension. Any conflict could disrupt world technology. The US maintains a policy of strategic ambiguity regarding Taiwan's security.

The Economic Times · May 15