Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
World
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16.05.2026
Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
World
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15.05.2026
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
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15.05.2026
BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen
Iran's FM had urged member states to condemn 'violations of international law by the United States and Israel'.
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15.05.2026
Israel kills seven in Lebanon, agrees ‘ceasefire’ extension at talks in US
Delegations meet in Washington as Lebanon demands an end to Israeli attacks and occupation of its territory.
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15.05.2026
US firm set to buy satellite station in £37m deal
A Texas-based company wants to expand its deep space communitcations network.
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15.05.2026
Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS
The US and Chinese leaders agreed during talks that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global supplies.
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15.05.2026
Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing.
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15.05.2026
‘China is gaining from what the US is doing in Iran’
Geopolitical analyst Steve Okun says says China is benefiting from the war on Iran.
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15.05.2026
Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup
The US Department of Homeland Security has seen several high-profile departures, including Todd Lyons and Kristi Noem.
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15.05.2026
Saudi investment fund seals FIFA deal as official World Cup 2026 supporter
PIF deal covers the 2026 World Cup being cohosted by US, Canada and Mexico, while Saudi Arabia is hosting 2034 edition.
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14.05.2026
US Natural Gas Rally Lifted Antero Resources Corporation (AR) in Q1
Finance
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14.05.2026
Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain
The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.
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14.05.2026
China’s Xi warns Trump about Taiwan at Beijing summit
The Chinese leader cautions the US president that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path.
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14.05.2026
Trump and Xi hail ‘most important’ relationship
US President Donald Trump described his country’s relationship with China as ‘one of the most consequential’.
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14.05.2026
Two killed as Israel ramps up southern Lebanon attacks ahead of US talks
Lebanon and Israel are expected to hold talks on extending the ceasefire in Washington.
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14.05.2026
Who are the US CEOs in China with Trump, and what’s in it for them?
Top executives hope to expand their businesses in China as Trump aims for win ahead of midterm vote.
World
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14.05.2026
Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says
The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.
World
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14.05.2026
What to know as Trump visits Xi in China
Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.
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14.05.2026
Lionel Messi scores two goals as Inter Miami rally to beat Cincinnati
Argentinian star forward's brace and an assist steer Miami to their fifth consecutive away victory in the MLS in the US.
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14.05.2026