Elena Teslova 14 May 2026•Update: 14 May 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Moscow intends to create and expand mutually beneficial technological alliances with other countries despite Western sanctions and external pressure. Speaking at the 10th anniversary congress of the Union of Machine Builders of Russia in Moscow, Putin said combining the intellectual

Disney+ hosted the world premiere for the highly-anticipated second season of Rivals at London’s BFI IMAX on Tuesday, serving up a mix of sharp tailoring, old-school glamour, and a few styling choices I’m still trying to make peace with. Dave Benett/Getty Images for Disney+ Headmistress Chic Hayley Atwell wore an Erdem Pre-Fall 2026 suit which

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attends a state banquet for US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images Chinese President Xi Jinping told American CEOs travelling with President Donald Trump that the door

Chinese President Xi Jinping warmly welcomed a delegation of US CEOs on Thursday during the first day of President Trump’s visit to the country. The business leaders were on hand for an arrival ceremony and a portion of a bilateral meeting held in China’s Great Hall of the People, where Trump proceeded to introduce them

If it wasn’t already clear, Elon Musk and Sam Altman hate each other. While the two men were once cofounders of OpenAI, they’re now locked in a vicious feud, playing out in all its theatrics in front of a judge and jury in a California courtroom. Musk is suing, alleging that Altman and OpenAI president

Blue Origin is considering its first external fundraising round as it looks to scale rocket launches. The move comes as SpaceX prepares for a potential IPO, intensifying competition in the space market Backed by Bezos since 2000, Blue Origin is now investing heavily in infrastructure and technology, aiming to increase launch capacity and directly rival

Berk Kutay Gokmen 14 May 2026•Update: 14 May 2026 Elon Musk travelled to China alongside US President Donald Trump this week despite his ongoing trial, NBC News reported Wednesday. The trial is about a lawsuit Musk filed against the artificial intelligence company OpenAI. As a co-founder of the startup, Musk alleges the firm has betrayed

Published On 14 May 202614 May 2026 United States President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers. Visiting China for the first time since 2017 during his previous term, Trump received a lavish welcome from Chinese authorities. As he

Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to today’s edition of the Daily Open newsletter. This morning, the CNBC newsroom found itself brushing up on its Greek history as the “Thucydides Trap” made it mainstream. The term refers to how tensions between rising and ruling powers can often result in war

BEIJING (AP) — President Donald Trump told Xi Jinping on Thursday that “it’s an honor to be your friend,” even as his Chinese counterpart offered warnings about avoiding a possible clash between the two nations during their much-watched bilateral meeting. The stark contrast in tone underscored just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including

Miami residents sued President Donald Trump, Miami Dade College and Florida state officials on Wednesday, alleging that the decision to donate an iconic stretch of downtown Miami property for Trump’s future presidential library — which might also house a hotel — is unconstitutional. The lawsuit argues that the president, his presidential library foundation and state

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — When 72-year-old Mary Hill invites visitors into her home, she immediately points to her roots. “And that is from Louisiana,” she said, gesturing toward her memories, photographs and keepsakes. “This is my grandmother. My mother’s mother.” Framed pictures line the walls, alongside a colorful Mardi Gras mask. They are items Hill

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) is greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. The trip by Trump is focused on trade, regional security, and strengthening bilateral ties between the world’s two largest economies. China Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images

This week’s summit between Trump and Xi will “provide the baseline for several really important conversations about the U.S.-China relationship in the years and decades to come,” said Rana Mitter, a professor of U.S.-Asia relations at the Harvard Kennedy School. “It will help set terms on trade, which is of course one of the most

Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba’s communist leadership for ‘standing in the way’ of aid. The United States has offered $100m in humanitarian assistance to Cuba on the condition that the island’s communist government agrees to “meaningful reforms”. The sum was made public in a statement from the US State

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The number of people deported to El Salvador from the U.S. nearly doubled in the first months of 2026, according to official figures, coming as Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has positioned himself as an ally willing to help the Trump administration accelerate deportations, a central priority. Subscribe to read this

Perhaps the most attention-grabbing criticism of the Carney government’s proposed changes to environmental regulations and permitting has come not from across the aisle, but from within the Liberal caucus — and is being framed as a comparison with the last Conservative prime minister. “This goes beyond what [Stephen] Harper proposed when he was in power,” Steven

Elon Musk traveled to China with President Donald Trump this week, despite his ongoing trial over his lawsuit with OpenAI and a federal judge’s order that he remain at the ready to be recalled to testify at short notice. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The