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AI summaryA UN Security Council draft resolution, co-drafted by Gulf states and the US, has gained 112 co-sponsors, demanding Iran halt attacks and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The move underscores global concern, though China and Russia have reservations.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held two hours of talks in Beijing, with Taiwan, tariffs, rare earths, and the Middle East on the agenda. Xi emphasized Taiwan as the most important issue in bilateral relations, while analysts note the US enters from a vulnerable position. The visit is the first by a US president since 2017, with expectations of a state banquet but reduced pomp.
AI summaryThe Australian federal budget has unveiled changes to private health insurance rebates, meaning older Australians will pay more from April 2027. The government says the move addresses intergenerational inequity, while advocates warn of the impact on pensioners. The budget also includes new funding for medicines and aged care.
AI summaryPresident Trump warns Iran must agree to a nuclear deal or face decisive US action, asserting 'we win either way.' The comments come amid a ceasefire that Tehran does not formally recognize, and as the White House notified Congress the war is over under the War Powers Resolution.
AI summaryThe Congressional Budget Office estimates President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system could cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years, far exceeding earlier figures. The report, requested by Senator Jeff Merkley, warns the system could be overwhelmed by a full-scale attack from Russia or China, sparking debate over its cost and feasibility.
AI summaryAs Donald Trump visits Beijing for the first time since 2017, China presents a transformed economic landscape, with Xi Jinping championing 'new productive forces' in renewables, robotics, and AI. The visit coincides with a new Communist Party push for manufacturing strength, though tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan, and Iran persist.
AI summaryChinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said in an interview with TASS that recent developments, including US-Iran talks, present real opportunities for peace in the Middle East. He also detailed China and Russia's cooperation at the UN Security Council on regional matters.
AI summaryHong Kong is set to begin public consultations on its inaugural five-year plan in early June, with Chief Executive John Lee expected to attend some sessions. The plan, aligned with China’s 15th five-year plan, will be released before year-end, and authorities are drawing on mainland practices for public feedback.
AI summaryPakistan rejected reports that it sheltered Iranian military aircraft from US strikes, while President Trump praised Islamabad's mediation role. The denials come as a US-brokered ceasefire appears fragile, and a US senator calls for reconsidering Pakistan's mediator status.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has publicly backed Pakistan’s continued role mediating between Washington and Tehran, praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir. The endorsement came hours after Senator Lindsey Graham voiced distrust of Islamabad over a CBS News report alleging Iranian military aircraft may be parked on Pakistani airfields.
AI summaryDuring President Trump's visit to China, he remained silent on Taiwan despite Xi Jinping's warning that mishandling the issue could spark conflict. Analysts note Trump could change US policy toward Taiwan with limited congressional ability to intervene, a stance welcomed by Taiwanese observers.
AI summaryU.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing for a three-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing on trade, Iran, Taiwan, and North Korea. The leaders discussed a potential "board of trade" and China's purchase of Boeing aircraft. Following the summit, Trump confirmed talks on North Korea and Taiwan, while South Korean President Lee Jae Myung received a briefing on the outcomes.
AI summaryUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio became the first sanctioned American top diplomat to visit China, with Beijing using a transliteration change to welcome him. The visit, part of Trump's state trip, also drew attention to Rubio's Nike tracksuit, which was likened to one worn by former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
AI summaryRussia has successfully test-fired its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, with President Vladimir Putin describing it as the world’s most powerful. The missile is set to enter combat service by the end of the year, replacing older Soviet-era systems amid heightened nuclear tensions.
AI summaryThe Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with 22 films vying for the Palme d'Or, but behind the glamour, concerns over AI's impact on filmmaking and the absence of major Hollywood studios dominate the conversation. African cinema is represented in the Un Certain Regard section, though not in the main competition.
AI summaryDuring President Trump's state visit to Beijing, Taiwan's arms sales emerged as a central point of tension. Trump said he discussed the issue with Xi Jinping, while Beijing pressed Washington to reduce arms packages. Xi warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to conflict, and Taiwan staged a military drill amid concerns it could become a bargaining chip.
AI summaryRussian diplomat Alexander Sternik claims the US is offering Central Asian states model agreements to gain control over rare earth deposits and transport corridors. Moscow, meanwhile, touts equal partnership in the sector amid a 'global rare earth fever'.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump announced that Cuba is seeking assistance and that Washington intends to hold talks with Havana, describing the island as a 'failed country.' The announcement comes amid a fuel blockade and sanctions imposed by the US, with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressing gratitude for potential US aid.
AI summaryIn Q1 2026, Russian tourist trips abroad increased by 15.4% year-on-year, with Thailand, China, and Turkey as top destinations, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia. Serbia also reported growth in Russian arrivals, with 174,000 visitors in 2025 and continued increases in early 2026, according to Serbian officials.
AI summaryTASS reports that 2,743 US citizens visited Russia in Q1 2026, up from 2,556 a year earlier, while total foreign tourist arrivals grew by 28.1% to 293,200, driven largely by China, Turkmenistan, Saudi Arabia, and India.