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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in New Delhi that Washington has sent messages indicating openness to continued talks, yet Tehran remains distrustful of US intentions. He welcomed potential help from China and other nations, while noting that Pakistan's mediation is facing difficulties.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing, reaffirming a cooperative tone and agreeing on a new vision for bilateral ties. While both sides emphasized partnership and announced plans for continued dialogue, the summit yielded no major breakthroughs on contentious issues such as Taiwan, trade imbalances, and technological competition.
During their Beijing summit, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global energy supplies, with Xi offering to help broker an end to the Iran conflict. China's foreign minister reiterated Beijing's call for a ceasefire and early reopening of the strategic waterway, as Iran urged BRICS nations to condemn US-Israeli actions.
Pakistan's efforts to mediate between the US and Iran face scrutiny after a US senator called its role 'problematic' and a media report alleged it harbored Iranian aircraft. Islamabad denies the claims, while officials and analysts warn of reputational risks if talks fail.
US President Donald Trump concluded a three-day state visit to China after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping covering trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war. The two leaders projected unity, though analysts noted few concrete outcomes were announced, with one report suggesting the visit yielded more symbolism than substance.
US President Donald Trump said China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, with potential for 750, during his state visit to Beijing. China's Ministry of Commerce confirmed a deal covering aircraft, engines, and components, as well as tariff reductions on agricultural goods. The agreement could mark the first major Chinese order for Boeing in nearly a decade.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the main obstacle in US-Iran negotiations is Washington's contradictory messages, and advised President Trump to be patient. Tehran has rejected US demands to dismantle nuclear facilities but signaled willingness to suspend enrichment, though not for 20 years.
Six million people in Somalia are facing acute food insecurity, with nearly two million in emergency phase and famine risk in the southern district of Burhakaba. The UN and humanitarian groups warn that reduced funding and the Middle East war are worsening the crisis, urging immediate action to prevent catastrophe.
Samsung Electronics' largest labor union said it will proceed with a major strike planned for next week, rejecting the company's proposal to resume talks without preconditions. The union demands fixed performance bonuses tied to 15 percent of operating profit from the semiconductor division, while management proposed maintaining the current system with alternative calculations. The strike, set to last 18 days, could disrupt production at the world's largest memory chipmaker.
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE, the two nations signed agreements on defence, energy, and shipping, including a strategic defence partnership and pacts on petroleum reserves and LNG supply. The visit also saw the announcement of $5 billion in UAE investments in India, amid regional tensions with Iran.
The UAE is accelerating construction of a second pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, doubling export capacity through Fujairah by 2027. The move follows the blockade of the waterway amid the US-Israel-Iran war, which has disrupted global energy supplies and prompted Japan to secure alternative supply routes.
Debris from the airborne objects that struck the HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz has arrived in South Korea for analysis. The government has yet to identify the objects or the perpetrators, though officials have pointed to a possible Iranian origin. Meanwhile, the shipowner has finalized plans to repair the vessel in Dubai.
US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping produced little agreement on ending the Iran war. While China reiterated its opposition to the conflict and its diplomatic efforts, no concrete deal emerged, and the war continues with heavy casualties and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The ongoing conflict between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran is compounding Lebanon's existing economic crisis, leading to widespread job losses, business closures, and price hikes. The Lebanese pound has lost over 90% of its value, and the World Bank estimates reconstruction costs at $11 billion. Displacement and shrinking remittances further strain the economy.
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI crashed over 6% on May 15, 2026, after briefly surpassing the historic 8,000-point level for the first time. Foreign investors sold heavily, while retail buyers stepped in, amid Middle East tensions and profit-taking in tech shares.
Despite weeks of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did not meet during Trump's visit to Beijing in mid-May. A White House official confirmed that no such meeting was scheduled, and South Korean officials noted that preparations for any summit appeared almost nonexistent. Trump's focus remained on his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and ongoing negotiations with Iran.
US President Donald Trump has warned that he will not be 'much more patient' with Iran's leadership, saying Tehran can either make a deal or 'get annihilated.' He also said China's Xi Jinping promised not to send weapons to Iran, while reports indicate the US and Israel are preparing for possible joint attacks.
Iran's ambassador to Belarus, Alireza Sanei, told TASS that Tehran and Washington are exchanging messages through intermediaries, with Pakistan playing a mediating role. He outlined Iran's demands, including unfreezing assets and ending the US naval blockade, and expressed distrust of the US and Israel following a military operation in February.
South Korea's KOSPI briefly crossed the 8,000-point mark for the first time on May 15, 2026, driven by AI optimism and positive U.S.-China summit talks, but later fell sharply due to foreign sell-offs. The index had surged from 7,000 to 8,000 in just over a week.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began the second and final day of their bilateral talks in Beijing on Friday, following a first day that covered trade and Taiwan, with Xi warning of potential clashes over Taiwan. The leaders signaled a desire for stable relations, and Trump invited Xi to visit the White House in September.