
Nvidia’s Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit
The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China’s dependence on Western technologies.By Meaghan Tobin
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldasia
NVIDIA CorporationHuawei Technologies Co LtdHuang, Jen-Hsun

Enter the Killer Robots: The Ukrainian Forging the Future of Warfare
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s 35-year-old defense minister, sees futuristic military technology as crucial to his country’s survival.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldeurope
UkraineFedorov, Mykhailo

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
worldaustralia
AustraliaBondi Beach (Sydney, Australia)Sydney (Australia)

U.S. Migrants Deported to Congo: ‘Where on Earth Is This Place?’
They were shackled and sent to Kinshasa by the Trump administration. Now they face a dangerous choice: Go back to Latin America or stay in Africa.By Ruth Maclean, Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, Pranav Baskar and Justin Makangara
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldafrica
AfricaColombiaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Latin AmericaImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)

Aging Palestinian Leader Boosting His Son’s Political Rise, Officials Say
Mahmoud Abbas’s years in power have been dogged by accusations of corruption. Many Palestinians yearn for fresh leadership.By Adam Rasgon and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldmiddleeast
West BankGaza StripRamallah (West Bank)Hebron (West Bank)IsraelFatah, AlPalestinian AuthorityHamasAbbas, Mahmoud

Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets.By Keith Bradsher, Qasim Nauman and Niraj Chokshi
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldasia
ChinaUnited StatesBoeing CompanyTrump, Donald J

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
worldasia
ChinaMiddle EastIranUnited StatesTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

President Trump Goes to China
Mr. Trump’s trip, the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost a decade, was closely watched for signs of whether a trade truce between the countries would hold.By The New York Times
Published on : Thu May 14 2026
worldasia
ChinaUnited StatesBeijing Capital International AirportGreat Hall of the People (Beijing, China)Hegseth, PeteTrump, Donald JXi JinpingRubio, Marco

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
worldeurope
EnglandGreat BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)Starmer, KeirStreeting, Wes

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
worldamericas
MexicoSonora (Mexico)Sinaloa (Mexico)Sinaloa CartelFlores, Cecilia (1972/73- )

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
worldasia
ChinaTaiwanTrump, Donald JXi JinpingTrump, Eric F (1984- )

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
worldasia
ChinaTaiwanDemocratic Progressive Party (Taiwan)Lai Ching-teMswati IIITrump, Donald JXi Jinping

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
worldmiddleeast
Strait of HormuzIranChina

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
worldeurope
Great BritainReform UK (British Political Party)Labour Party (Great Britain)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Farage, Nigel (1964- )Harborne, Christopher (1962- )

Sanctioned by China, Rubio Enjoys a Trip to Beijing
There has been rampant speculation online about whether the Chinese government changed the transliteration of Marco Rubio’s name to overlook sanctions. But that theory is wrong.By Edward Wong
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldasia
ChinaXinjiang (China)Communist Party of ChinaGreat Hall of the People (Beijing, China)State DepartmentRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

How a Drug Cartel Made a Mexican State Its Tool
Cartel insiders say that in exchange for bribes and political support they were allowed to operate in Sinaloa state with near total freedom.By Paulina Villegas
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldamericas
MexicoCuliacan (Mexico)Sinaloa CartelGarcia Luna, GenaroSheinbaum, ClaudiaGuzman Loera, Joaquin

How Iran’s Energy Exports Are Still Headed Toward China
The U.S. blockade has intercepted dozens of vessels since mid-April. But a small number of ships with Iranian cargo are still sailing.By Adina Renner and Jenny Gross
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of HormuzGulf of OmanChinaIndian OceanIranMalacca (Malaysia)Lombok (Indonesia)United States Central Command

U.S. and China Will Start Discussing A.I. Safety, Bessent Says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not say when these talks would happen. There are fears in the United States and China about the threats from A.I., but neither side is willing to slow down its development.By Vivian Wang
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldasia
United StatesChinaTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

The Secretive Center of Power Where Trump Met Xi
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, was meeting with President Trump on Friday at Zhongnanhai, a heavily guarded Beijing compound where top Chinese officials live and work.By John Yoon and Joy Dong
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldasia
ChinaCommunist Party of ChinaTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

China Starting to Fulfill ‘Promises,’ U.S. Trade Representative Says
As President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, meet, the United States said China has promised to expand its purchases of farm goods and airplanes.By Ana Swanson
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldasia
ChinaGreer, Jamieson L

Here’s the latest.
By Luke Broadwater, Ana Swanson, David Pierson and Anton Troianovski
Published on : Fri May 15 2026
worldasia

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
health
Johannesburg (South Africa)Omaha (Neb)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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
world
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
worldamericas
CubaUnited StatesDiaz-Canel Bermudez, MiguelRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

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
worldasia
ChinaUnited StatesTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

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
uspolitics
IranDefense DepartmentShajarah Tayyebeh (Minab, Iran)Hegseth, Pete

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
uspolitics
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
health
ArgentinaCenters for Disease Control and PreventionHealth and Human Services DepartmentWorld Health Organization

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
worldmiddleeast
Saudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesIranTrump, Donald J

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
ChinaThucydides (460-395 BC)Trump, Donald JXi Jinping

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
climate
Centralia (Wash)MichiganIndianaWashington (State)United StatesCenterPoint Energy IncCitizens ActionEarthjusticeEnergy DepartmentEnvironmental Protection AgencyTransAlta CorporationTrump, Donald J

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
worldeurope
Great BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)Streeting, WesStarmer, Keir

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
uspolitics
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
worldeurope
Great BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)Rayner, Angela (1980- )Starmer, KeirStreeting, Wes

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
ChinaUnited StatesCommunist Party of ChinaGreat Hall of the People (Beijing, China)Xi JinpingTrump, Donald JRubio, MarcoHegseth, PeteBessent, ScottLi Qiang (1959- )He Lifeng (1955- )Wang Yi

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
artsdesign
FranceMusee d'OrsayMusees Nationaux Recuperation