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AI summarySouth Korean stocks opened at a record high on May 14 and remained near the historic 8,000-point milestone the next day, driven by gains on Wall Street led by tech shares. The KOSPI briefly touched 7,951.75, just a few points shy of the unprecedented level, as investors welcomed the US-China summit outcomes and strong performance from AI-related companies.
AI summaryA look at the history of US presidential visits to China, from Nixon's 1972 breakthrough to Trump's 2017 visit, highlighting the evolving and often tense nature of the relationship.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump posted over 50 times on Truth Social in a three-hour late-night session, accusing Barack Obama of treason and espionage, sharing altered images, and reviving false claims about the 2020 election. The posts came ahead of a high-stakes meeting with China's president, and as the administration faces economic pressures linked to the Iran conflict.
AI summaryThe US House of Representatives may vote on a Democratic bill proposing $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine, according to media reports. Meanwhile, the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said he does not expect Congress to approve another major supplemental spending package for Ukraine, urging European allies to step up support.
AI summaryAs the US and Iran remain embroiled in conflict, the city of Tucson is moving forward with preparations to host Iran's national football team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Local officials express enthusiasm despite the geopolitical tensions.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for the first visit by a US president to China in nearly a decade, with trade, tariffs, Taiwan, and the Iran conflict on the agenda. Trump is set to hold two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with a delegation that includes US business leaders like Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia's Jensen Huang.
AI summaryFugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low has formally requested a pardon from US President Donald Trump, a move that could remove US criminal charges against him. Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called the plea a 'non-issue' and said the government will not oppose it, while a Malaysian taskforce chair has voiced opposition. Analysts suggest the request is unlikely to succeed.
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 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 summaryA New York pop-up exhibition, organized by the Institute of Primary Facts, displays all 3.5 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files released by the DOJ, bound in 3,437 volumes. The exhibit, titled after Trump and Epstein, includes a memorial space and has drawn survivors, while highlighting ongoing questions about the documents' handling.
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 summarySouth Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Seoul will review phased contributions to efforts restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, after talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Possible steps range from political support to limited asset provision, short of expanded troop deployments, following an attack on a Korean-operated cargo ship. South Korea is also joining a Britain- and France-led multinational defense meeting on the waterway.
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 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 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 summaryIran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has called on the US to accept Tehran's 14-point peace proposal or face repeated failure, following President Trump's rejection of the plan. The ceasefire, in place since April 8, 2026, remains fragile as both sides hold firm, with the US naval blockade and Iran's Hormuz restrictions continuing.