President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

US President Donald Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

ABC News reported President Donald Trump could settle a lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7 billion fund to compensate his allies.

Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes in major deal US President Donald Trump said China had agreed to purchase 200 aircraft from Boeing, with the possibility of expanding the order to 750 planes in the future

Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%.

Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.

European markets fall as Iran war fuel inflation fears European stock markets closed sharply lower on Wednesday as investor concerns over inflation and geopolitical instability deepened, following talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping that failed to ease tensions surrounding the US-Israeli war on Iran

UAE made failed attempt to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar to jointly attack Iran: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 17:10 UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed lobbied Gulf leaders to coordinate an attack on Iran UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan meeting with a US Republican senator at Qasr al-Shati in Abu Dhabi, on 18 February 2026 (Abdullah al-Neyadi/UAE presidential court/AFP) Off The UAE made a failed bid to convince Saudi Arabia and Qatar to launch a joint military response to Irans attacks on the Gulf, Bloomberg reported on Friday

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President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

China President Xi welcomed deeper commercial engagement from the U.S., but uncertainty still hangs over American access to rare earths and chip sales.

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U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to China this week for two days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, after a year of heightened trade tensions.

The US and Chinese leaders agreed during talks that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global supplies.

Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet Friday to close out a two-day summit that has featured pageantry and dealmaking

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing.

Ronda Rousey says she is "smashing the record" alongside Gina Carano for the "most women have been paid in combat sports" and she could become the most powerful figure in MMA since UFC president Dana White.

China's President Xi Jinping warn US President Donald Trump against the danger of mishandling the issue of Chinese Taipei.

Protesters have demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, who was elected on a platform of economic reform.

The President swept off to Beijing to court Xi Jinping

The White House said in February that President Donald Trump, who has also faced scrutiny over his ties to Epstein, continues to stand behind Lutnick.

Trump-Xi talks spark bipartisan warnings over Chinese automakers, U.S

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has been unanimously re-elected leader of the Fatah movement

President Donald Trump told Fox News that China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, according to a clip that aired Thursday.

President Trump held talks with President Xi during a two-day summit in Beijing on Thursday.

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

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The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.

Chinas Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue was not handled properly.

The federal government is pushing to get Canadian companies on major Chinese e-commerce platforms as the two countries deepen their ties.

Chinese tech companies have turned to domestic chips as Nvidia has remained shut out of the market

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White House official says President Donald Trump has left written instructions for Vice President JD Vance in the event he is assassinated.

Market watchers are betting that the Trump-Xi summit could extend trade truce and lift Chinese equities

European stocks opened broadly higher Thursday as investors keep an eye on developments in the U.K

"The essence of China-US economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation", Xi said, adding thatChinas door to US businesses will only open wider. The Chinese president also urged for improved communication between the Beijing and Washington militaries, as well as expanded "cooperation in areas such as trade, health, agriculture, tourism, culture, and law enforcement"

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

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U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning for the start of a high-stakes summit that runs through Friday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks

The summit is expected to cover sensitive issues relating to trade, Iran and Taiwan. China's president Xi Jinping shakes counterpart Donald Trump's hand in events at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on 14 May, 2026 (Kenny Holston/Reuters) Children holding US and Chinese flags line up to welcome Donald Trump in Beijing, China, 14 May, 2026 (Evan Vucci/Reuters) Top US officials and high-profile business and tech CEOs accompany US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 14 May, 2026 (Brendan Smialowski/AFP) Honour guards perform during a welcome ceremony for Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 14 May, 2026 (Evan Vucci/Reuters)

Board of Peace High Representative for Gaza says ceasefire 'far from perfect' The high representative for the US President Donald Trump's "Peace Council" in Gaza said on Wednesday that the ceasefire in the enclave was working but was "far from perfect"

Netanyahu's office says he visited UAE, Gulf state denies claim Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a "secret" visit to the UAE during the US-Israeli war on Iran, Netanyahus office said in a statement on Wednesday, which sparked an unusual denial from the Gulf state

Iranian first vice president said Tehran's 'right' to the Strait of Hormuz is 'established and the matter is closed'

Laura Bicker breaks down what could be on the agenda for the US president and Chinas leader as they meet in Beijing.

Chinese stocks, ETFs and related themes posted some of the biggest rallies in months.

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Traders also think it is likely that the president will talk about Iran, despite his comments that the U.S

Cassidy voted to convict Trump during his 2021 impeachment, faces Trump-backed challenger in test of president's pull

The president landed in the Chinese capital for a highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping

The BBC's Sarah Smith explains why President Trump may not have the upper hand during his meeting with China's Xi Jinping.

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South African president came to power on anticorruption mandate - and could go now for stuffing cash in furniture.

Ronald dela Rosa, former police chief under ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, faces an ICC arrest warrant.

The meat of the summit won't happen until Thursday, when U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold bilateral talks and a formal banquet.

Rights groups condemn jailing of journalists for violating a gag order on allegations against President Mohamed Muizzu

Russia has test-fired a new weapon that President Putin has described as the worlds most powerful missile.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of "more waves" of Russian drone attacks on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump and lawmakers are eyeing federal gas tax relief, but opponents argue a pause wouldn't help consumers and could harm roads.

Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to seek concessions on arms sales to Taiwan, analysts say.

Heading into the summit, Beijing and Washington will likely reaffirm their shared intention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in the region.