
Trump Was Flattering, Xi Was Resolute. The Difference Spoke Volumes.
In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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President Trump Goes to China
His talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing could decide whether the United States and China maintain their uneasy truce on trade.By The New York Times
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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In Britain, a Contest to Unseat Starmer Looks Increasingly Likely
Prime Minister Keir Starmer now appears set to face at least two possible challengers: his health minister, who resigned Thursday, and the popular mayor of Manchester.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Her Two Sons Disappeared. Her Search Made Her the Voice of Mexican Mothers.
One of the most prominent activists for Mexico’s disappeared recently found the remains of one missing son. Now she has turned her attention to finding the other.By James Wagner and Fred Ramos
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Flags, Flattery and a Blunt Warning on Trump’s First Day in China
During the first round of two days of talks, Xi Jinping issued a stern warning about Taiwan while Trump touted all the top business leaders in his delegation.By Luke Broadwater
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Inside the Secret Mission to Fly Taiwan’s President to Africa
From satellite phone check-ins to a borrowed royal plane, new details show how Taiwan’s leader’s team outwitted China and pulled off an audacious journey to southern Africa.By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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As Trump Meets Xi, Iran Lets Chinese Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the strait, following diplomatic outreach to Iran from Beijing.By Euan Ward
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Leader of Reform U.K. Says £5 Million Gift Was ‘Reward’ for Brexit
Nigel Farage, the leader of the populist right-wing party, had previously said the money was for personal security.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Carried Out Secret Attacks in Iran, U.S. Officials Say
The Gulf Arab states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of American security guarantees.By Eric Schmitt and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Duterte Ally Flees After Chaos at Philippine Senate
Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court in The Hague, had been holed up in the building when shots rang out.By Sui-Lee Wee and Jason Gutierrez
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Over 100 People Killed in India as Storms Wreak Destruction
The deaths were scattered across a swath of India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, where many homes were destroyed.By Hari Kumar and Nazaneen Ghaffar
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Argentina Races to Find Origin of Hantavirus Contagion
The scientific investigation into the origin of cruise infection has become entangled with international finger pointing.By Emma Bubola
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Russia Pummels Kyiv in the Largest Drone Attack of the War
At least 12 people were killed and dozens were wounded in a drone and missile assault, days after President Vladimir Putin of Russia said the war could end soon.By Siobhán O’Grady and Oleksandra Mykolyshyn
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Judge Orders U.S. to Return Colombian Woman Deported to Congo
The unusual ruling came after the judge found that the Trump administration had most likely violated the law by deporting the 55-year-old woman to the African country despite its refusal to take her.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Luke Broadwater, Ana Swanson, Lily Kuo and David Pierson
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldasia

Spat On, Egged, Threatened: Australian Jews Testify on Experiences of Antisemitism
As part of a public inquiry into the massacre at Bondi Beach, dozens have described being targeted for their Jewish identity in their daily lives.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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16 More People in the U.S. Are Being Monitored for Hantavirus, C.D.C. Says
They were passengers on a plane to Johannesburg with an infected Dutch woman who later died.By Apoorva Mandavilli
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Glitz and Boycotts at Eurovision
The song contest has camp, glitter and pyrotechnics. And, this year, protests over Israel’s participation.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Israel

Cuba Says It Has Run Out of Oil
A long-running energy crisis in the island nation reached a breaking point this week, when government officials said they had run out of reserves.By Frances Robles
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Trump’s and Xi’s Body Language at the Summit Mirrored Their Styles
Although at odds over issues like trade and Taiwan, the U.S. and Chinese leaders met in Beijing with a show of friendly gestures.By Alan Yuhas
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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A Top U.S. Commander Dismisses Reports of Civilian Deaths in Iran
Adm. Brad Cooper said a strike on an Iranian school may have been the only civilian casualty incident of the war.By Greg Jaffe
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Spies, Sanctions, Cyberattacks: China and the U.S. Clash Behind the Scenes
After months of avoiding confrontation, the Trump administration has taken recent steps to call out China on Iran, artificial intelligence and spying.By David E. Sanger and Dustin Volz
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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ChinaTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Hantavirus Doesn’t Spread Easily, but Officials May Be Downplaying Risks
The virus is clearly far less contagious than the coronavirus, scientists agree, but they have found cases where it spread among people without direct contact.By Apoorva Mandavilli
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Xi Warned of the ‘Thucydides Trap.’ What Is It?
China’s leader reached for Greek history to warn the United States of what can happen when a rising power meets an incumbent one.By Leo Sands
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
worldasia
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Trump’s Push to Keep Coal Plants Open Is Costing Hundreds of Millions
Costs have been mounting in the year since the Trump administration began directing aging coal plants to stay open.By Claire Brown
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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What to Know About Wes Streeting, Who Called for a Contest to Replace Starmer
Mr. Streeting attributes his ability to connect with a range of voters to his background. He was the first in his family to graduate from college and his grandfather went to prison for armed robbery.By Ephrat Livni and Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Trump Might Welcome Chinese Investment, but America Is Wary
A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States.By Alan Rappeport
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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ChinaCommunist Party of ChinaGotion IncTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Cleared of Wrongdoing Over Tax Payment
Angela Rayner, who resigned last year after paying the wrong rate of tax on an apartment purchase, said an investigation found she had not done so deliberately.By Michael D. Shear and Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Who Attended the U.S.-China State Banquet in Beijing?
Guests included top U.S. and Chinese officials and the chief executives of several major American companies.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
worldasia
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Who Owns These Artworks? A Museum Hopes Visitors Can Help Find Out.
A new room in the Musée d’Orsay’s permanent display includes 13 pieces that were recovered from Germany and Austria after World War II and whose provenance is unknown.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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Where Are the Women at the Trump-Xi Summit?
Nearly all the business leaders and officials accompanying President Trump in China are men. There are few women on the Chinese side, too.By Emily McGarvey
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
worldasia
Trump, Donald JXi Jinping

‘Quite Brutal,’ ‘Not Friendly’: What People in China Say of Trump
Residents in four Chinese cities described a mixture of amusement and anger, blaming U.S. tensions for a slowing economy and rising fuel prices.By Ana Swanson
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
worldasia
ChinaFuzhou (China)Jinan (China)Shandong Province (China)United StatesTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Trump Invites Xi to White House During State Dinner in Beijing
President Trump and President Xi Jinping of China emphasized cooperation in their remarks after walking into the Great Hall of the People side by side.By Ana Swanson and Luke Broadwater
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
worldasia
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China’s State Dinner for Trump Includes Beef Ribs, Roast Duck and Tiramisu
A mixture of Chinese and international dishes were on the menu as Beijing’s chefs sought to appeal to President Trump’s tastes.By Francesca Regalado
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
worldasia
ChinaUnited StatesTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

What to Know About Day 1 of Trump and Xi’s Meeting
President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, exchanged pleasantries and also tackled areas of contention like Taiwan and trade.By John Yoon
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
worldasia
ChinaGreat Hall of the People (Beijing, China)State DepartmentXi JinpingTrump, Donald J

A Closer Look at Who’s in the U.S. Delegation to China
Some of Mr. Trump’s most influential cabinet members and the C.E.O.s of some of America’s biggest corporations accompanied him on his visit to Beijing.By Pablo Robles, Agnes Chang, Catie Edmondson and Chris Buckley
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
worldasia
Trump, Donald JXi Jinping

Chinese News Media Cast Trump’s Visit as a Sign of Beijing’s Rising Stature
Chinese state media is depicting the summit as an opportunity for the United States to accept that the “right way” for the two powers to engage is as equals.By David Pierson and Berry Wang
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
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