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What We Know About Monica Witt: FBI Fears Ex-Air Force Sergeant in Hiding Is Still Assisting Iranian Terror Groups

US authorities have renewed their appeal for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist Monica Witt, wanted on espionage charges and believed to be in hiding in Iran.

International Business Times UK

Josh Hawley's Pro-Union Bill Would Let Washington Write Your Contract

The GOP wants to be the party of labor. The Faster Labor Contracts Act isn't the way to do that.

Reason

Five key takeaways from Donald Trump’s whirlwind trip to China

Trump's trip was unexpectedly dominated by discussions about Taiwan

The Independent UK

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Trump returns from China visit, calls meeting with Xi 'G-2'

President Trump returned from China, announcing significant trade deals including 200 Boeing aircraft sales and agricultural support. He described his meetings with President Xi Jinping as a "G-2" moment, potentially easing tensions over Taiwan during his term. Trump also extended an invitation for Xi to visit Washington.

The Economic Times

'We’re 9,500 miles away': Trump on why Taiwan remains a 'difficult' issue for US

US President Donald Trump has raised fresh questions over Washington’s long-standing support for Taiwan, describing the island as “a little bit of a difficult problem” because of China’s geographical and military advantage.

The Times of India

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended for 45 days as peace talks continue

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days after two days of talks in Washington, offering a temporary diplomatic breakthrough in a conflict that has continued to claim lives despite the truce. The extension, announced by the US State Department on Friday, will keep the cessation…

The Times of India

Trump Says He Tossed Iran Proposal After First Sentence: What Was in the Deal?

President Donald Trump said he rejected Iran's latest proposal after reading only its opening line, a blunt sign that U.S.-Iran talks remain deadlocked over Tehran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and the terms for ending the war.

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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

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi

While Trump searched for immediate business wins, such as a deal to sell Boeing jets that did not impress investors, Xi talked up a long-term reset and pact to maintain stable trade ties with Washington, underscoring their differing priorities. Xi pushed a new term by describing the relationship as “constructive…

The Economic Times

On a Beijing business trip: Trump-Xi meet signals managed rivalry, not reset in US-China ties

President Donald Trump's recent visit to China focused on managing competition between the two global powers. Leaders Xi Jinping and Trump engaged in discussions aimed at stability and mutual respect. While no major breakthroughs occurred, both nations agreed on incremental steps to stabilize engagement. This managed competition acknowledges the dangers…

The Economic Times

Chinese Clean-Tech Firms Scrap $2.8 Billion Investments In The U.S. Amid Tighter Rules

A sharp policy shift in Washington has triggered project cancellations, delays and asset sales by Chinese solar and clean-energy manufacturers operating in the United States.

International Business Times

DOJ to seek death penalty against man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers

Elias Rodriguez faces federal hate crime and murder charges in the deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim

The Independent UK

Panda hugs denied: Trump returns home to Washington mauling after China flex

The TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump is heading back from his high-stakes Beijing summit facing a storm of criticism at home that he effectively conceded geopolitical ground to a rising China, even as he touted commercial agreements and claimed he had stood firm on Taiwan.

The Times of India

Trump Says '20 Years Is Enough' for Iran's Nuclear Program as Iranian Foreign Minister Says Tehran Has 'No Trust' in Washington

The US president added that he looked at the latest proposal from Iran and threw it away, adding: "if they have any nuclear of any form, I don't read the rest of it"

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International Business Times

China Has Agreed To Buy U.S. Oil, Trump Says: 'We Have Unlimited Energy'

China has agreed to buy U.S. oil, President Donald Trump said, as a substantial amount of Iranian exports to the Asian giant continue to be blocked by Washington's blockade of the key waterway.

The Conversation

Trump-Xi summit: Cautious progress on trade, ties and some ‘win-wins’

President Donald Trump departed China on May 15, 2026, after a two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that was scrutinized from every angle for clues on where the relationship is heading.

The Times of India

Taiwan's message to China after Trump-Xi meet: US arms sales safe, Washington ties to deepen

Taiwan asserted that U.S. arms sales are protected by American law, aiming to reassure its citizens after the Trump-Xi summit. Taipei emphasized its commitment to deepening strategic ties with the United States, stressing that military assistance is not a negotiable concession with China.

Latin Times

Alleged Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited from Colombia To the U.S. On Terror And Drug Charges

The first alleged Tren de Aragua leader extradited into the United States arrived in Houston to face federal terrorism and international drug trafficking charges, marking a new phase in Washington's criminal case against the Venezuelan gang.

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The Times of India

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 Economic Times

Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious: Araqchi

Iran expresses distrust in the United States, stating negotiations will only occur if Washington is serious. Talks to end the ongoing conflict are currently stalled. Iran allows passage through the Strait of Hormuz for vessels not at war with Tehran, provided they coordinate with its navy. The situation remains complex.

International Business Times

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.

Euronews

Iraq swears in new prime minister as US presses Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups

Iraqi parliament approved Ali al-Zaidi's government on Thursday, with the new prime minister vowing a state monopoly on weapons as Washington leans on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups.

The Texas Tribune

Here are the megadonors and dark money groups bankrolling John Cornyn and Ken Paxton’s Senate primary

The incumbent senator has dominated financially, thanks to an array of megadonors and dark money groups. The Tribune assembled a guide to the money behind the most expensive Senate primary ever.

The Economic Times

Korean chipmakers face critical trade-offs over China exports post Trump-Xi talks

Korea's chip industry faces a dilemma as US-China talks on tech exports and rare earths unfold. While potential sales in China beckon, manufacturers worry about aiding rivals' advancement, especially concerning critical EUV lithography equipment. Easing tensions could boost Korean exports, but advanced tech access remains a key concern.

The Economic Times

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.

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