BEIJING (AP) — As Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare for a highly anticipated summit, both China and the United States say their ties have been broadly stable in recent months — and they are planning on keeping it that way. But a long list of issues are at stake in one of the

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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – President Donald Trump is now saying that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is on massive life support. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said the response from the Iranian negotiators was quote, unacceptable, according to his short Truth Social post. President Donald Trump sharply criticized the peace proposal sent

Top US executives, including Tesla’s Elon Musk and Apple’s Tim Cook, will accompany US President Donald Trump on his visit to China this week, a White House official says. Beijing said it was ready to work with the US to pursue “more stability” and confirmed that Mr Trump will visit, the first US president to

O-C: Watching this movie, you can’t help but think you’re watching what is going on in this world today. I know you didn’t want to make a political film, but it sure makes you think. OA: You are right, it’s not about politics. It’s about the modern modalities of power and how someone gets that

US weapons sales to Taiwan have been longstanding source of tension with Beijing, which claims island as its territory. Published On 11 May 202611 May 2026 Donald Trump says he will raise the issue of US arms sales to Taiwan during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. Trump reiterated his belief

US President Donald Trump said he was considering renewing Project Freedom while speaking to Fox News on Monday, adding that the renewal would expand beyond escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump noted he has not made a final decision on the matter. The ceasefire between the US and Iran is on “life support”

President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that he would support temporarily suspending the federal gas tax “until it’s appropriate.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Suspending the federal gas tax, which currently sits at about 18 cents per gallon, would require congressional approval. Asked by

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella passes through security at the federal courthouse during proceedings in the trial over Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI in Oakland, California, on May 11, 2026. Karl Mondon | AFP | Getty Images Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella took the stand to testify in the Musk v. Altman trial in federal court in

Then President-elect Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk explains Starship operations ahead of the launch of its sixth test flight in November. Brandon Bell/Associated Press file photo Elon Musk’s SpaceX may be angling for a Louisiana Purchase of its own with plans to buy a 136,000-acre swath of Gulf Coast marshland for a Starship testing and development

PRRI data collected in February 2026 finds that 81% of Republicans view President Donald Trump favorably, while 18% view Trump unfavorably. This Spotlight Analysis profiles Republicans who view Trump favorably alongside those who view him unfavorably, comparing their views on Christian nationalism, immigration, and democracy. Profiles of Trump’s Republican Supporters and Opponents Ideology, Religion, and

United States President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s response to his latest peace proposal to end the war, which has upended the global economy. Responding to the counterproposal Iran sent to the US via mediator Pakistan, Trump accused Iran of “playing games” in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday evening. Recommended Stories

When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the world turned against Vladimir Putin. Leaders lined up to condemn Moscow. Sanctions piled up. And public opinion soured. In 24 countries surveyed by Pew Research, spanning Europe, the Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America, an average of 82 percent of people had an unfavorable view of Russia.  There was

A long-anticipated report released Thursday that could help President Donald Trump reshape national disaster policy was markedly different than earlier drafts, offering a then-and-now comparison of administration priorities. Gone were recommendations to slash FEMA’s workforce and forgive a mountain of debt incurred by the government as it responded to massive flooding. Included were ideas to

May 11, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – The latest Weekly Federal Tracker from Liaison Strategies shows the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, holding an 11-point lead over Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives but the Prime Minister’s approval rating has fallen to 58%. If a federal election were held today among decided and leaning voters, the

As something of a professional Republican, April Melton has attended her fair share of ho-hum events in the nation’s capital. But there’s one coming up that the chair of the Black Hawk County, Iowa, GOP is dying to see up close: an Ultimate Fighting Championship extravaganza on the South Lawn of the White House next

Beyond Meat has announced a UK ambassador partnership with former England footballer and broadcaster Karen Carney, timed to a push around summer retail occasions, including BBQ season and National Hamburger Day. Carney, who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2025 and currently serves as lead female pundit for TNT Sports and ITV, will front recipe content

The red carpet at the Bafta TV Awards in London was a riot of colour on Sunday, as stars embraced the “dopamine dressing” trend with fiery reds, sunshine yellows, and sparkling silvers. Celebrities opted for gowns in ruby, tangerine, and shimmering metallic hues, while halter-necks and flowing draped designs proved the stand-out silhouettes. Among those

Donald Trump is heading to Beijing for a face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14-15, marking the first time during his current term that the two leaders will sit across from each other on Chinese soil. The agenda reads like a greatest hits album of geopolitical tension: trade imbalances, technology restrictions, Taiwan,

Although the current war with Iran dominates global attention, a more dangerous situation — between two nuclear-armed powers — continues to worsen: the confrontation between the United States and China over Taiwan. While widely recognized, this confrontation has been overshadowed in dealings between Beijing and Washington, where disputes over issues like trade, technology, and fentanyl