Trump visits Beijing with Tim Cook and Elon Musk as trade, Taiwan and Iran loom
President Trump landed in Beijing on May 13, 2026 accompanied by leading US executives; the summit with Xi Jinping over May 14…
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Taiwan coast guard strategy against China’s gray-zone maritime pressure
How Taiwan's coast guard adapts to a shifting maritime contest of civilian fleets, surveillance gaps and risks to critical infrastructure
Estonians detained in Pskov after seeking asylum in Russia
Two Estonians who crossed into Russia seeking protection report psychiatric assessments, poor detention conditions and ongoing legal risk
Why the Pentagon chief’s trip to China could shift US-Taiwan military talks
Why Pete Hegseth joined President Trump's Beijing trip and how his presence may affect talks on Taiwan, military channels and potential defence…
Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius: patient on life support and international response
A critical case in Paris and multiple confirmed infections tied to the MV Hondius have prompted quarantines, repatriations and an international probe
Supervisors seek state probe into sheriff over perjury claims after removal effort falters
Pima County leaders stopped short of ousting Sheriff Chris Nanos yet escalated the matter by forwarding perjury allegations to the state attorney…
Trump returns to Beijing amid a more assertive and self-sufficient China
Trump's visit encounters a China that has bolstered self-reliance, sharpened its military posture and hardened positions on key disputes
Vladimir Ashurkov on FBK controversies: funding, Probusinessbank links and the Fridman letter
Vladimir Ashurkov gives a detailed account of funding claims, the Probusinessbank connection and the gestures toward Mikhail Fridman
Why the US defence secretary traveled with the president to Beijing
The presence of Pete Hegseth on Air Force One marks an uncommon diplomatic choice that sharpens focus on trade talks, Iran and…
Serbia’s first joint drills with NATO test peacekeeping skills near Bujanovac
Serbia and NATO are running a two-week field exercise near Bujanovac with around 600 participants to practice peace support operations and build…
Keir Starmer resists resignation pressure after local election losses
Keir Starmer rejects calls to quit and pledges to continue governing after a turbulent 48 hours that saw resignations and more than…
42 lost pages of Codex H recovered using multispectral imaging
An international team used advanced imaging to retrieve 42 pages from Codex H, offering fresh insight into how early Christians copied and…
How Nebraska’s blue dot shaped the 2nd District Democratic primary
A small 'blue dot' in Nebraska has turned a congressional primary into a test of strategy, turnout and the future of how…
How the Iran conflict is depleting U.S. arms and unsettling European backers of Ukraine
Allies warn that weeks of fighting with Iran have reduced U.S. stockpiles of critical weapons, raising doubts about proposals to ship arms…
Injured soldier sent to frontline as Russia faces heavy monthly casualties
A wounded fighter returned to combat, illustrating how sustained monthly losses are shaping Russia's campaign
Could Iceland’s referendum push Norway back into the EU debate
Pro-EU campaigners in Norway believe Reykjavik's decision on accession talks could create momentum at home and force a fresh look at the…