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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.
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.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump secured a commitment from China not to provide material support to Iran, while China's embassy reiterated its opposition to militarizing the Strait of Hormuz and its support for free navigation. The US is not seeking joint military operations with China in the region.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet again for tea and a working lunch on Friday, the final day of Trump's state visit to Beijing. The leaders held two hours of formal talks on Thursday covering trade, fentanyl, Taiwan, Iran, Ukraine and North Korea, with Xi framing the discussions around 'constructive strategic stability.'
Mike Banks, head of the US Border Patrol, has resigned, citing a desire to move on after claiming success in securing the border. His departure comes amid allegations of soliciting prostitutes abroad and follows other high-profile exits from the Department of Homeland Security.
White House counterterrorism czar Sebastian Gorka's newly released strategy has sparked criticism from intelligence experts and analysts who say it prioritizes Latin American drug cartels over Islamist militant groups and omits far-right domestic threats. The document praises President Trump's national security agenda and mentions President Biden seven times, leading critics to argue it is based on political considerations rather than intelligence assessments.
During their summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Donald Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict and push bilateral relations into an 'extremely dangerous situation.' The two leaders discussed trade and other issues, but Taiwan was not mentioned in the White House's official statement, according to one report. Analysts note Xi's tougher tone, while the US reportedly avoided a explicit commitment to defend Taiwan.
A ship was boarded by unauthorized personnel off the UAE coast and is heading toward Iranian territorial waters, the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported. Media reports identify the vessel as the Honduras-flagged Hui Chuan, a suspected floating armoury, though details remain unconfirmed.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day summit in Beijing, marked by ceremonial events, bilateral talks, and a state banquet. Xi warned that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict, while Trump sought China's help on Iran and trade remained a key topic. Tech leaders including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang accompanied Trump.
Lebanon and Israel are set to resume peace negotiations in Washington on Thursday, even as the latest ceasefire remains fragile with hundreds killed in Israeli strikes. The talks come as the truce, effective since April 17 and extended through Sunday, approaches its expiration amid renewed violence that killed 22 people, including eight children, on Wednesday.
Ronda Rousey returned to MMA after nearly a decade away, submitting Gina Carano with her signature armbar in just 17 seconds in Los Angeles. The fight, part of the first MMA card on Netflix, marked a brief comeback for both pioneers before Rousey announced her retirement once more.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington hopes to convince Beijing to take a more active role in resolving the Iran war crisis, describing the conflict as a 'huge source of instability.' President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade and global issues on the agenda.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day summit in Beijing, covering trade, the war on Iran and Taiwan. The White House said the two leaders agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, while China opposed its militarisation and any tolls, and expressed interest in buying more American oil.
US President Donald Trump is in Beijing for his first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since 2017, with trade tensions, Taiwan, and the Iran war dominating discussions. A high-powered business delegation accompanies Trump, but observers remain cautious about concrete outcomes from the two-day state visit.
The United States has waived visa bond requirements for FIFA World Cup ticket holders from 50 countries, provided they have valid tickets and registered via FIFA PASS. The move exempts five African qualifying nations but leaves fans from Iran and Haiti banned, while Senegal and Ivory Coast face partial restrictions.
South 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.
A 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.
President 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.