Xi prepares to welcome Putin after Donald Trump talks

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in dark suits stand side by side in a formal indoor setting, posing for a diplomatic photo in front of alternating Chinese and Russian flags.

Xi prepares to welcome Putin after Donald Trump talks Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, shortly after Donald Trump’s recent China visit. The Kremlin said Putin will travel on May 19 and 20 to mark the 25th anniversary of the China-Russia friendship treaty signed in 2001. It … Read more

UAE Blames Iran Over Barakah Nuclear Plant Strike

Image show the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi (UAE).

UAE Blames Iran or Proxies Over Barakah Nuclear Plant Strike A drone attack near the Barakah nuclear power plant unsettled the Gulf on Sunday. UAE officials said the fire broke out close to the facility, but the reactor systems stayed intact. They also confirmed that no one was hurt and radiation levels remained normal. The … Read more

Tensions Rise at East Jerusalem March Amid Chants

A festive crowd waves Israeli flags in front of Jerusalem’s Western Wall, creating a vibrant and patriotic atmosphere.

Tensions Rise During Israel’s East Jerusalem March Amid Chants Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched through Jerusalem’s Old City on Thursday during the annual Jerusalem Day parade. The event marked Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war. The march passed through the Muslim Quarter under heavy security, while thousands of police officers … Read more

BRICS Delhi Meet: Iran War and Oil Prices Test Unity

This image shows a formal group portrait from a BRICS diplomatic meeting held in Delhi, India.

BRICS Delhi Meet: Iran War and Oil Prices Test Unity Foreign ministers from BRICS met in New Delhi on May 14, 2026, as the Iran war, rising oil prices, and shipping risks shaped the agenda. India chaired the talks and pressed for safe, unimpeded maritime routes, stable trade, and stronger cooperation. The summit showed both … Read more

Alleged covert UAE strikes on Iran raise Gulf war fears

2 Mirage 2000 from UAE Airforce planes flying in the formation.

Alleged covert UAE strikes on Iran raise Gulf war fears According to reports, the UAE carried out covert strikes on Iranian targets during the recent regional conflict, including an attack on the Lavan Island refinery. This action is said to have been in response to missile and drone attacks carried out by Iran on UAE … Read more

Netanyahu Says Israel Should Phase Out U.S. Military Aid

Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a interview with U.S. and Israeli flags in the background while discussing Israel’s future military aid policy.

Netanyahu Says Israel Should Phase Out U.S. Military Aid Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel should reduce its dependence on U.S. military support. He added that the country should bring that aid down to zero over the next decade. Israel currently receives about 3.8 billion dollars a year in U.S. military aid. The … Read more

Trump and Xi Set for Talks on Iran, Taiwan, Trade and AI

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping stand side by side in front of U.S. and Chinese flags, with the title about Iran, Taiwan, Trade, and AI at the bottom.

Trump and Xi Set for Talks on Iran, Taiwan, Trade and AI U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Beijing this week for high-level talks on Iran, Taiwan, trade and artificial intelligence. The two-day summit, beginning on May 14, comes as Washington and Beijing try to stabilize relations after months … Read more

Rubio Meets Pope Leo Amid Rising US–Vatican Tensions

Image show Marco Rubio and Pope Leo shaking hands at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Thursday.

Rubio Meets Pope Leo Amid Rising US–Vatican Tensions The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Thursday. The visit comes amid weeks of public tension between President Donald Trump and the pope over issues including Iran policy, immigration, and broader US foreign policy … Read more

Israel Strikes Beirut for First Time Since Hezbollah Ceasefire

Smoke and flames rise above Beirut’s densely packed southern suburbs after a powerful airstrike, with dark clouds covering the skyline and damaged residential buildings visible in the foreground.

Israel Strikes Beirut for First Time Since Hezbollah Ceasefire Israel launched an airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Wednesday evening, marking the first strike on the Lebanese capital since the April 16 ceasefire with Hezbollah. The attack targeted Dahiyeh, a Hezbollah stronghold. The strike aimed at a commander from Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force. Israeli Prime … Read more

Oil Prices Ease After US Pauses Project Freedom

Graphic showing falling Brent crude oil prices amid Iran tensions, with a chart, oil barrels, the Strait of Hormuz, an oil rig, and a photo of former President Donald Trump alongside text about the US pausing 'Project Freedom'.

Oil Prices Ease After US Pauses Project Freedom in Hormuz Operation Oil prices dropped in early Asian trade on Wednesday. The decline followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement to pause “Project Freedom.” The operation was aimed at guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the pause signaled a possible shift in approach toward the … Read more