Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president

Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent "disloyal".

To Critics, Trump Remarks Reveal a Billionaire Out of Touch

The president has never pretended to be an ordinary American, but a recent “truth bomb” has opened him to criticism that he doesn’t grasp the economic strain of his war with Iran.

By Erica L. Green

Xi, Putin Hail Opening of China-Russia Expo, Stress Cooperation - Bloomberg.com

Xi, Putin Hail Opening of China-Russia Expo, Stress Cooperation  Bloomberg.com

Thomas Massie’s Lonely and Expensive Fight Against Trump - WSJ

Thomas Massie’s Lonely and Expensive Fight Against Trump  WSJ

Epstein, Iran and AI slop: inside the wild Trump vs Massie fight in Kentucky

Primary race is test of president’s hold over Republicans — and the reach of his billionaire allies

'Netanyahu joined Trump's Board of Peace the same day he persuaded him to attack Iran'

The United States president dismantles his Board of Peace with war in Iran and is unable to save it due to the deadlock in Gaza, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column.

At summit, China’s Xi eased tensions with Trump without giving ground

There were no big breakthroughs but also no blunders, and the summit positioned Xi Jinping as a leader at the height of his power seeking global stability.

By Michelle Lee, Huiyee Chiew, Lyric Li

The American epoch of oil is collapsing. What comes next could be ugly | Jonathan Watts

China is dominating the energy transition with astonishing result, while fossil fuel fascists in the US try to turn back the clock “Farewell,” the flag-waving Chinese children chanted to Donald Trump as he strolled along the red carpet back to Air Force One at the end of his summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing. The US leader claimed he was leaving with a cluster of “fantastic” trade deals to sell US oil, jets and soya beans to China. That has not been confirmed by his smiling host, but one thin...

By Jonathan Watts

How a CEO and Trump donor is weaponizing tariffs against his rivals

Cambria CEO Marty Davis has successfully asked the U.S. government to put tariffs on quartz. His business competitors are crying foul.

By Maria Aspan

Trump, Netanyahu to speak Sunday amid reports of potential revival of military action on Iran

Trump is weighing restarting military action on Iran and will speak with Netanyahu on Sunday amid reports of Iranian deception and delay tactics.

Javier Bardem says condemning the Gaza genocide has led to more work

Javier Bardem says condemning the Gaza genocide has led to more work

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back - CNN

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back  CNN

Moldovan president says Russia could use citizenship offer to residents of Transnistria for mobilisation

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has said a decree by Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin simplifying the granting of Russian citizenship to residents of the unrecognised region of Transnistria could be used to mobilise people from the Moldovan region for the war against Ukraine.

By Iryna Kutielieva,Roman Petrenko

Why Trump took US tech leaders to Beijing

US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing with a delegation of leading American tech executives should not be read as a throwback to transactional diplomacy. It points to something more consequential. After years of rhetoric about economic separation, the reality is becoming harder to ignore: the United States and China are not decoupling. They are learning how to compete while remaining deeply entangled. For much of the past decade, Washington has framed its China policy around technologi...

By Akhmad Hanan

Cannes: Palestinian paracycling crew formed by amputee athletes from Gaza arrive

Members of "Gaza Sunbirds", a Palestinian paracycling crew formed by amputee athletes from Gaza, made a symbolic arrival by sea at the Cannes Film Festival for the screening of a documentary about them.

By FRANCE24

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back

Watch: Bangladesh's viral buffaloes resembling Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu steal spotlight

Albino buffaloes resembling Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are drawing large crowds in Bangladesh ahead of Eid al-Adha. One buffalo, named Trump, is noted for its calm demeanor and golden hair, while another, named Netanyahu, is described as aggressive and mischievous. These unusual animals have become a significant attraction at cattle farms near Dhaka.

By TOI World Desk

Adam Driver Brushes Off Lena Dunham Memoir Question in Cannes: ‘I’m Saving It All for My Book’

Adam Driver may be known for leading critically acclaimed films like “BlacKkKlansman” and blockbusters like “Star Wars,” but his career first gained steam on TV in Lena Dunham’s HBO series “Girls.” The show has been in the news again recently as Dunham’s memoir, “Famesick,” revealed behind-the-scenes drama including claims about Driver’s on-set behavior. In the […]

By Ellise Shafer

Soni Razdan reacts to daughter Alia Bhatt’s Cannes appearance criticism: ‘Social media has lot of hate’

Cannes Flashback: When Léa and Adèle Turned the Cannes Jury Blue

The French actresses co-starred in 2013's 'Blue Is the Warmest Color,' and just might reunite at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

By Lisa de los Reyes

Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines - The Straits Times

Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines  The Straits Times

Trump tells Lee he will play ‘necessary role’ on N. Korea: Cheong Wa Dae

US President Donald Trump pledged to play “a necessary role” in promoting peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula during a phone call with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday after the US-China summit, Cheong Wa Dae said. The two leaders discussed the outcome of Trump’s May 14-15 summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and ways to advance South Korea-US relations, senior presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said in a statement. During the phone call, Trump explained

By The Korea Herald

Oscar-Winner Javier Bardem Blasts Trump, Says Toxic Masculinity Is “Creating Thousands Of Dead People”

Javier Bardem is in Cannes for the debut of Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s The Beloved, a psychological drama about an Oscar-winning director named Esteban Martinez trying to reconnect with his actress daughter whom he hasn’t seen in 13 years. Oh, and he’s also a recovering alcoholic given to fits of rage. Asked about the theme running through […]

By Tomt

Iran-Backed Terrorist Plotted Trump Assassination Through New Proxy Group

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi worked with a new Iranian-backed terrorist group that allegedly emerged "overnight" after the United States and Israel attacked Iran.

Netanyahu abandoned Israel's security for personal deals with Trump, Liberman claims - interview

Liberman says Netanyahu is prioritizing personal legal interests over national security and rejects any future coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties.

Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines

A Trump administration-backed celebration of U.S. religious heritage on Sunday is highlighting conservative Christian leaders’ ties to the president as critics say the gathering does not reflect the country’s diverse faith landscape. The nine-hour program, called “Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving,” mostly features speakers from two Christian traditions — evangelical Christianity […]

Trump says ‘nothing’s changed’ on Taiwan. But his words belie a big shift.

The U.S. president has warned Taipei on independence moves and called American arms deals a "negotiating chip" in talks with China.

Putin to visit China from Tues. for talks with Xi after Trump - 毎日新聞

Putin to visit China from Tues. for talks with Xi after Trump  毎日新聞

Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in

'I'm not asking for any favors because when you ask for favors, you have to do favors in return,' US President Donald Trump says

By Reuters

How China interprets Trump’s visit: Balance and boundaries

When Air Force One arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on May 13, China put on a carefully choreographed display of state diplomacy: honor guards standing in perfect f...

What is the ‘Thucydides trap’ Xi warned Trump about? - The Daily Star

What is the ‘Thucydides trap’ Xi warned Trump about?  The Daily Star

‘Does PAS have no more leaders?’ Guan Eng questions Samsuri’s ‘two hats’ as opposition leader and MB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 —DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng has questioned the depth of leadership within PAS following the app...

By Malay Mail

“Go and take it”: The Trump administration reportedly urged the United Arab Emirates to “put boots on the ground” on Lavan Island

Iran’s “hidden pearl” is a strategic hub for Tehran’s oil industry — while the UAE’s strengthening ties with Israel are reshaping alliances across the Middle East The post “Go and take it”: The Trump administration reportedly urged the United Arab Emirates to “put boots on the ground” on Lavan Island appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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'Calm Before the Storm': Trump warns Iran in AI-generated picture - Naharnet

'Calm Before the Storm': Trump warns Iran in AI-generated picture  Naharnet