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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

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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"

Latin 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.

International Business Times

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 Conversation

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.

The Times of India

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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.

Latin Times

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

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.

The Economic 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.

International Business Times

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.

Euronews

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 Texas Tribune

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

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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.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump wraps up China visit and holds private meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

U.S. President Donald Trump wraps up his visit to Beijing with a private meeting at Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s official residence before he departs for Washington

Euronews

Israel and Lebanon meet for third round of direct talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon will meet for a second day in Washington to continue its third round of direct talks, as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues.

Euronews

Trump and Xi wrap up summit claiming progress in stabilising ties but differences remain

The two leaders met on Friday at final talks of the superpower summit, which the US president said "settled a lot of different problems". Xi described Trump's visit as a "milestone visit".

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International Business Times UK

President Xi's 'Declining Nation' Dig Was Meant For Biden, Not Me, Trump Claims

Donald Trump claims Xi Jinping's 'declining nation' comment targeted Joe Biden, not his administration, during a summit focused on US-China relations and Taiwan tensions.

Latin Times

Xi Warns Trump Of "Clashes And Conflicts" As Tense US–China Summit Progresses

A high-stakes summit in Beijing between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has revealed both sharp tensions and limited points of cooperation, even as both sides tried to project warmth in public.

Latin Times

Cuba Accepts $100 Million U.S. Aid Offer As Island Runs Out Of Oil

Cuba said Thursday it will accept a $100 million humanitarian aid offer from the United States as the island faces a deepening fuel collapse, widespread blackouts, and growing public frustration in Havana.

Roll Call

Judge weighs challenges to Trump order on mail voting limits

A federal judge in Washington acknowledged Thursday the tight timeline he faces in deciding whether to pause President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a national voter list and limit mail voting nationwide. Congressional Democratic leaders, the Democratic National Committee and party campaign committees, as well as civil rights groups…

The Independent UK

US agents arrest tourist after video shows a rock hurled at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal's head

A tourist from Washington state is facing federal charges after a witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of him hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal just off a Maui beach last week

Reason

When Businesspeople Run Government, the Government Doesn't Become a Business

Central planning from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump, and others reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes private markets work.

The Times of India

The art of the kneel: China hands Donald Trump a reality check about its rise

TOI correspondent from Washington: If symbolism is the first language of diplomacy, then US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing this week amounted to a geopolitical translation of a changing world order: a confident, ascendant China speaking as an equal — if not superior — power to an American president…

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