Russia Keeps Attacking U.S. Firms in Ukraine. The White House Is Silent.

Facilities tied to Coca-Cola, Cargill, Mondelez and others appear to have been deliberately hit. The Trump administration’s muted response has raised concerns.

By Constant Méheut

Morning news brief

Trump's relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping will be tested in upcoming visit, Labor Department releases latest cost-of-living report, experts say hantavirus isn't a risk to public at large.

By A Martínez

Trump to confront Xi at high-stakes summit over China backing for Iran, Russia

Trump is expected to press Xi on China's economic and material support for Iran at their upcoming summit, senior administration officials say.

Trump and Xi: The history of encounters between two superpower leaders

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have met six times since 2017.

What's at stake for trade, Taiwan and Iran in Trump's high-risk summit with China's Xi

China experts expect Trump and Xi may announce trade deals or other agreements, such as a Chinese purchase of U.S. agricultural products or Boeing aircraft.

Trump visit opens door for ‘casual’ networking between US and Chinese business chiefs

US business leaders accompanying President Donald Trump on his visit to Beijing will be given the opportunity to mingle with their Chinese counterparts at an exclusive international business club, according to sources. On Monday, the White House released a list naming dozens of business chiefs accompanying Trump, including high-profile figures such as Tesla chief executive Elon Musk and Apple’s Tim Cook. Two sources familiar with the arrangement said the Capital Club Beijing has been reserved...

By William Zheng

First US visit to China since 2017 amid geopolitical tension

China says it is ready to work with the United States in the pursuit of "more stability" globally, ahead of this week's meeting between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. The White House has said the visit - the first of an American president to China since 2017 - is of "tremendous symbolic significance". The war in Iran is likely to be top of the agenda, with Beijing also signalling that they want Taiwan to be central to discussions.

By FRANCE24

Trump says the White House was a ‘s*** house’ before his renovations

President Trump said that First Lady Melania Trump told him not to use ‘foul language’ during his speech

By Owen Scott

Trump’s ballroom funding hits Republican turbulence

Trump-Xi Jinping meet: US president heads to China amid tensions over trade, Taiwan and Iran ties

How China could lull Trump into softening U.S. language on Taiwan

Any changes would be a boon for China, which views "the Taiwan question" as "the most sensitive red line in bilateral relations."

Donald Trump is set to land in China for historic talks — and he's bringing an old friend

The US president is due in Beijing on Thursday for a two-day summit with Xi Jinping.

Trump’s complaints on Iran war leaks prompt aggressive probe: Wall Street Journal

Attorney General Todd Blanche seeks subpoenas targeting reporters involved in sensitive national security stories

By Anadolu Agency

Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet

President Trump is set to discuss controversial US arms sales to Taiwan with President Xi during his visit to Beijing, amid ongoing US-China tensions. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-brushes-aside-taiwan-concerns-ahead-of-xi-meet/

By Punch Newspapers

Trump to undergo dental, medical exams on May 26

The Republican billionaire, who turns 80 next month, has consistently told the press he is mentally and physically well -- often unprompted. The post Trump to undergo dental, medical exams on May 26 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah