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UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting
IRAN-CRISIS-GULF-EMIRATES:UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting
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U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid
ARGENTINA-CHINA-BID:U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid...
Illegal border entries still at record lows, up from April 2025
(The Center Square) – Illegal entries into the U.S. in April remained significantly lower than during the Biden administration but are slightly up from what they were in April 2024...
Xu Guang, 1989 Student Leader, Freed After Sentence; Health Concerns Arise
Xu Guang, who was sentenced to four years in prison for 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble,' was released on May 19 this year....
The Accelerator of the Three-horse Carriage is Stuck: China is Experiencing a Wave of Closures Across Various Industries
An analysis of the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics of the Communist Party of China indicates that many economists believe that in the three-horse carriage of the Chinese economy, two components—consumption and investment—are unable to accelerate, leaving only exports as a potential driver for economic recovery....
Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say
IRAN-CRISIS-NUCLEAR:Exclusive-Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say...
US to award $2 billion to quantum computing firms, take equity stakes, WSJ reports
USA-QUANTUM-COMPUTING:US to award $2 billion to quantum computing firms, take equity stakes, WSJ reports...
China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports
MANUS-FUNDING-META:China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports...
Suspected Ebola cases reported in rebel-held Congo area
HEALTH-EBOLA-CONGO:Suspected Ebola cases reported in rebel-held Congo area...
It's Really Tough! With No Money to Express Love on 520, the Number of Marriages in the First Quarter Has Plummeted
This year, the number of posts showcasing love on social media for 520 has noticeably decreased....
Putin and Xi Jinping Are Engaging in a Meeting Characterised by 'superficial Cooperation and Inner Calculations'
On the 20th, Russian President Vladimir Putin and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Xi Jinping met in Beijing, coinciding with the renewed threat of conflict between the U.S. and Iran, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and trade and energy supply tensions that directly impact the interests of both nations....
The 60th Anniversary of the Cultural Revolution: What Kind of Turmoil Will Follow Xi's Death?
May 16 marks the 60th anniversary of the launch of the 'Cultural Revolution' in modern Chinese history....
One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
JAPAN-COMPANIES:One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll...
Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project
ARAFURA-RAREEARTHS-NOLANS:Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project...
Japan exports rise for eighth month despite supply disruptions
JAPAN-ECONOMY-TRADE:Japan exports rise for eighth month despite supply disruptions...
Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China
IONIC-RARE-NTH-CYCLE:Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China...
Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump
USA-TRUMP-TAIWAN:Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump...
Bessent says high bond yields, energy prices are 'transient,' will ease as Iran war ends
USA-TREASURY-BESSENT-BONDS:Bessent says high bond yields, energy prices are 'transient,' will ease as Iran war ends...
Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports
USA-CHINA-DEFENSE-TAIWAN:Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports...
Turkey's Erdogan tells Trump issues with Iran can be resolved, Ankara says
IRAN-CRISIS-TURKEY-TRUMP:Turkey's Erdogan tells Trump issues with Iran can be resolved, Ankara says...
James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network
VOX-MEDIA-DIVESTITURE-JAMES-MURDOCH:James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network...
Trump: may have to hit Iran harder - or maybe not
IRAN-CRISIS-USA-TRUMP:Trump: may have to hit Iran harder - or maybe not...
The 'little Notebook' That Xi Jinping Always Carries Has Sparked Intense Debate
From May 13 to 15, U.S. President Donald Trump visited Beijing for talks with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping. During the brief one and a half days of his visit, the interactions between Trump and Xi were striking, generating numerous anecdotes and rumours about their meeting....
US force adjustments in Europe will be gradual and structured, Rutte says
NATO-DEFENCE-RUTTE-USA:US force adjustments in Europe will be gradual and structured, Rutte says...
Putin's Sudden Trip to Beijing Has Its Reasons
Just four days after U.S. President Trump departed from Beijing on May 15, Russian President Putin arrived in the city on May 19....
Mayday Serves as a Continuous Warning, Highlighting the Ongoing Turmoil and Unending Disasters in the World
Recently, the heavy rainfall in Qinzhou, Guangxi, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, and Shimen, Hunan, has resulted in shocking disasters. The unusually high temperatures in northern China have also prompted many to express concerns about the erratic weather....
Credit Down, Social Security Failing, Govt Pushes Neighbourhood-Based Retirement
In mid-May 2026, the central bank released financial data for April, which showed a rare negative value for new RMB loans, with a significant drop in household loans and a pessimistic outlook for medium- and long-term corporate loans....
Moscow Launches Defence Strategy Against Beijing: A Three-Nation Engagement Involving Putin, Xi Jinping, and Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Beijing for a state visit from May 19 to 20, where he will meet with Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, and Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of China....
Republicans Collins, Dooley advance to primary runoff in hopes of facing US Senator Ossoff in November
USA-ELECTION-GEORGIA-SENATE:Republicans Collins, Dooley advance to primary runoff in hopes of facing US Senator Ossoff in November...
US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, sources say
USA-VENEZUELA-MADURO-MIAMI:US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, sources say...
Oil prices ease after Trump says US will end Iran war 'very quickly'
GLOBAL-OIL:Oil prices ease after Trump says US will end Iran war 'very quickly'...
At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'
USA-VANCE:At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'...