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CGTN: Head-of-state diplomacy anchors growing China-Russia partnership
Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China from May 19 to 20, CGTN has published an article examining the evolution of China-Russia relations at a historically significant moment.
The piece highlights how sustained head-of-state…
Tory MP Michael Chong in Taipei despite warning from China
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Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic set to meet with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-Te in the Taiwanese capital on Wednesday
Published May 17, 2026 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 mi…
‘My dog bit Andy Burnham on the bum, I think he’ll win the by-election’
“I will vote for Andy, he’s a Northerner,” says 78-year-old Andrew Cobb, standing in the centre of Ashton-in-Makerfield.
It’s a good sign for Andy Burnham, the Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester who dramatically announced he intends to stand as the par…
Lara Trump Could Be ‘First Woman President,’ Hannity Says
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Lara Trump is keeping mum about her long-term political goals ? at least for now.
President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law made a joint appearance with her husband, Eric Trump, on Thursday’s episode of the “Hang Out wit…
Oil prices rise after Trump says China wants US crude oil
Oil prices rose by more than one percent on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said China was interested in purchasing American crude oil.
Brent crude futures increased by $1.17, or 1.11 percent, to $106.89 a barrel by 02:52 GMT.…
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Israel and Lebanon meet for third round of direct talks in Washington
Lebanon and Israel are set to hold a second day of direct talks on Friday in Washington following a round of discussions on Thursday, which a US State Department official described as “productive and positive”.…
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“Settled lot of different problems”: Trump during talks with Xi at Zhongnanhai compound
Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday said that “a lot of different problems” had been resolved during his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound as part of his two-day v…
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attacked, authorities said Thursday, as tensions escalated near the Strait of Hormuz….
Gold Prices Edge Up On Weak Dollar As Trump-Xi Meeting, Iran War Draw Focus
Gold prices ticked up on Thursday, supported by a weaker dollar, as investors focused on talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, and looked for signs of progress in the Iran war.…
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These are tech titans in Beijing with Trump and what they want from China
A delegation of tech executives, including Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Apple’s Tim Cook, and billionaire Elon Musk, is in Beijing with US President Donald Trump to meet with President Xi Jinping for a summit.…
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