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Donald Trump eyes deal in Beijing as China gauges U.S. decline

Washington and Beijing announce May 13-15 visit of U.S. President to China with trade, technology, and Taiwan on the agenda

11 May 2026 11:16 am
U.S. President Trump to pay state visit to China from May 13 to 15

The visit comes in the midst of a prolonged U.S.-Israel-Iran war causing a global energy crisis and the increasing tensions between the two countries over a host of issues, including Taiwan

11 May 2026 8:07 am
Militia kill at least 69 in DR Congo: local, security sources

Two ethnic groups the Hema and the Lendu have been locked in a long-running violent conflict in Ituri, a gold-rich province that borders Uganda and South Sudan

10 May 2026 11:04 pm
UN mission in Democratic Republic of Congo warns of wave of attacks in east

The mineral-rich eastern DRC has been plagued for three decades by conflict involving various armed groups, militia and army troops

9 May 2026 10:07 pm
Three Indian-origin men in Canada convicted of couples murder

The couple was found dead in their Abbotsford residence in May 2022

9 May 2026 4:14 pm
Tariffs and rare earths: Lula da Silva positions Brazil as a global player in U.S. visit

The buzz intensified when Flvio Bolsonaro, the presumptive far-right candidate, flew to Miami a day before Mr. Lulas meeting with Donald Trump on May 8, 2026

9 May 2026 4:08 pm
India, IOM discuss expanding, diversifying regular migration pathways

Discussions focussed on expanding and diversifying regular migration pathways and on Indias proactive approach to the implementation of GCM and IOM activities in India, Kirti Vardhan Singh said

9 May 2026 11:12 am
U.S. authorities cancel cruise ship worker visas as part of child sexual abuse images case

The authorities boarded eight cruise ships in late April and determined that 27 people, mostly from the Philippines, were involved in he receipt, possession, transportation, distribution, or viewing of child sexual abuse images, says U.S. Customs and Border Protection

9 May 2026 11:07 am
WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

The only hantavirus strain that can transmit from person to person Andes virus has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelling international concern

9 May 2026 11:06 am
Two killed as U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

Video posted on social media by U.S. Southern Command shows a black, boat-shaped image before what appears to be an explosion, followed by a column of fire rising from the ocean

9 May 2026 9:17 am
Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to his request for three-day ceasefire, prisoner swap

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners

9 May 2026 2:15 am
Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending bill

Taiwanese lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how much to spend on improving defence capabilities against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory and has threatened to seize it forcibly.

8 May 2026 9:02 pm
China confirms its support to Pakistan during last years war with India

Chinas South China Morning Post said an aviation engineer provided technical support to Pakistan during the four-day war last May

8 May 2026 6:12 pm
A government critic dies in custody in Rwanda, drawing calls for an independent probe

Many critics accuse of Rwandan President of crushing dissent with many seeing him as the architect of an authoritarian regime

8 May 2026 5:12 pm
Spain readies for evacuations as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

The vessel is expected to reach the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, on Saturday or Sunday

8 May 2026 2:47 pm
India pushes for inclusive migration, stronger anti-trafficking laws at United Nations General Assembly

Kirti Singh highlighted the various extensive initiatives undertaken by India, including the use of digital technologies, to support its nationals abroad

8 May 2026 12:19 pm
U.K. local elections: Partial results show losses for Starmers Labour and wins for Reform U.K.

The votes are being widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Mr. Starmer, elected less than two years ago

8 May 2026 11:08 am
Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast

The explosion happened at around 4:40 p.m. (0840 GMT) on Monday (May 4, 2026) in Hunans Liuyang, known as Chinas fireworks capital for its 60% share of the domestic market and about 70% of exports

8 May 2026 10:12 am