Trump says China agreed to buy 200 Boeing planes and signaled interest in as many as 750 - AP News

Trump says China agreed to buy 200 Boeing planes and signaled interest in as many as 750  AP News

Germany's Merz: I wouldn't advise my children to live in US - Reuters

Germany's Merz: I wouldn't advise my children to live in US  Reuters

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.

A ‘Man With No Country,’ Cassidy Fights for Political Future

Senator Bill Cassidy, targeted by President Trump, is walking a political tightrope as he battles other Republicans for the chance to seek a third term.

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Five Takeaways From the Trump-Xi Summit - WSJ

Five Takeaways From the Trump-Xi Summit  WSJ

Xi, Trump and the Thucydides trap

A summit of low expectations did at least restore some stability

Behind the cordial facade, the Trump-Xi summit yields no significant progress

US President Donald Trump made no commitments regarding Taiwan, which Beijing has vowed to take over. Even a Chinese order for 200 Boeing aircraft, which Trump touted, was not confirmed by Chinese authorities.

Israel and Lebanon agree ceasefire extension, US says

Talks lead to 45-day extension to shaky truce between Israel and Hezbollah militant group, state department says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire after another round of talks in Washington, the US state department has said. It came after two “productive” days of talks, and more negotiations would be held from 2-3 June, the department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said. Continue reading...

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Key takeaways from Trump's China trip

President Trump returns to the U.S. after wrapping up his whirlwind trip to China.

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Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?

Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.

Trump announces major new landmark project in DC's West Potomac Park honoring America's greatest heroes

President Trump says he will build a National Garden of American Heroes with statues in Washington D.C.'s West Potomac Park along the Potomac River.

Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day ceasefire extension: U.S. State Department

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire after another round of talks in Washington, the U.S. State Department said Friday.

Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, U.S. State Dept says

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire U.S. President Donald Trump declared on April 16, the U.S. State Department said on Friday.

Trump says deadly Russian strike on Kyiv could undermine peace process

US President Donald Trump has said the Russian missile strike on an apartment building in Kyiv, which killed 24 people, could hinder efforts to reach a peaceful settlement of the war.

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Middle East: Israel, Lebanon agree to extend truce, US says

The US says that Israeli and Lebanese delegations have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 days. The truce has reduced the volume of fighting, but violations are commonplace, particularly in the south. DW has more.

Xi-Trump summit: all you need to know from the final day of the meeting in Beijing

We have put together stories from our coverage on the second day of Xi and Trump’s meeting in Beijing. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘We’ll be back’: the latest takeaways from the Xi-Trump talks Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump chat as they stroll through the grounds of Zhongnanhai, with Trump again dangling the idea of a “G2”. 2. Meet Zhou Qunfei: the woman seated between Cook and Musk at China state banquet Z...

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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence from China after meeting Xi

US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against formally declaring its independence in an interview with Fox News shortly before the end of his visit to China. During their meetings, Chinese President Xi Jinping had pressed him against supporting the self-ruling island.

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Stocks tumble, bond rout deepens as Trump’s China visit fails to pry open Strait of Hormuz

Hopes for an end to the Iran conflict faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump announces plans for new statue garden honoring American heroes

The National Garden of American Heroes would be located in a highly regulated park along the Potomac River

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Trump wraps up Beijing summit with plenty of goodwill but few blockbuster deals - SMH.com.au

Trump wraps up Beijing summit with plenty of goodwill but few blockbuster deals  SMH.com.au

Boeing faces long haul in China as Trump touts expected sale of 200 jets - Nikkei Asia

Boeing faces long haul in China as Trump touts expected sale of 200 jets  Nikkei Asia

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi

Trump-Xi summit ends with twist: US staff dump Chinese-issued phones before boarding plane

US staff and press accompanying President Trump reportedly discarded materials from Chinese officials before departing Beijing. This occurred despite public displays of goodwill, as behind-the-scenes tensions over security and media access surfaced during the visit, echoing past diplomatic friction.

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‘They live that long?’ Trump exclaims as Xi shows him 400-year-old trees during rare tour of Chinese garden

Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon - The Straits Times

Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon  The Straits Times

Lebanon, Israel Ceasefire Extended By 45 Days: US

Lebanon and Israel on Friday extended a ceasefire for 45 days, despite a new flareup in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks.

America’s National Shabbat: An invitation Jews cannot afford to miss - opinion

Trump’s call for a national Shabbat highlights a growing Judeo-Christian alliance and a new cultural moment in America.

Israel and Lebanon agree 45-day ceasefire extension - US

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire US President Donald Trump declared on 16 April, the US State Department has said.

Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that President Donald Trump declared on April 16, the US State Department said on Friday. “The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress,” State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott said. The State Department cast Israel-Lebanon talks […]

Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, US State Dept says

China’s president Xi Jinping warned US president Donald Trump yesterday that mishandling the countries’ disagreements over Taiwan could push China-US relations to a “dangerous place”, as the two leaders met for a closely watched summit.

‘Incredible Guy’ Xi Jinping Softens Trump Up With Chinese Pageantry

The president lauded China while brushing off key issues like cybersecurity, Taiwan, and the nation's support for Iran

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Israel and Lebanon extending ceasefire despite new strikes

Envoys from Israel and Lebanon’s government met for two days in Washington and said they would extend the ceasefire that was set to expire on Sunday.

Donald Trump’s White House Puts ‘MAGA’ Spin on Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Album Cover, Faces Backlash

"Gas is 12 trillion dollars a gallon and y’all on here playing around!" one person commented.

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Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi

While Donald Trump searched for immediate business wins, Xi Jinping talked up a long-term reset and pact to maintain stable trade ties with Washington, underscoring their differing priorities

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Trump says China to potentially buy as much as 750 Boeing planes - The Jakarta Post

Trump says China to potentially buy as much as 750 Boeing planes  The Jakarta Post

Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning - Daily Maverick

Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning  Daily Maverick

Trump walks the gardens of China’s most secretive compound - Gulf News

Trump walks the gardens of China’s most secretive compound  Gulf News

Trump and Xi conclude talks overshadowed by unresolved Iran war - The National

Trump and Xi conclude talks overshadowed by unresolved Iran war  The National

Trump says he and Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons

BEIJING - US President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran is running out and he had agreed in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that the Islamic republic cannot ​be allowed to have a nuclear weapon and must re-open the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, US State Dept says

Describes Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington on Thursday and Friday as 'highly productive'

By Reuters

Trump insists US-China relations are in a good place despite differences as he wraps up Beijing trip - Arab News

Trump insists US-China relations are in a good place despite differences as he wraps up Beijing trip  Arab News

Watch: Trump Spars With 'Treasonous' NYT Reporter On Iran War Coverage

Watch: Trump Spars With 'Treasonous' NYT Reporter On Iran War Coverage Friday saw a wild exchange play out between President Trump and a member of the media aboard Air Force One as it made its way back from China. The New York Times' David Sanger pointed out that Trump's Operation Epic Fury did not result in political transition in Iran, but that the same Islamic Republic theocratic government is in charge. Sanger in essence questioned whether there was actually 'total victory' ...

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Israel-Lebanon cease-fire extended 45 days as US revives talks

The cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by 45 days, the U.S. State Department said Friday, adding that Washington will resume political talks between the two si...

Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon - The Daily Star

Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon  The Daily Star

Germany's Merz: I wouldn't advise my children to live in US - The Star | Malaysia

Germany's Merz: I wouldn't advise my children to live in US  The Star | Malaysia

Taiwan says nothing new came out of Trump-Xi summit - Taiwan News

Taiwan says nothing new came out of Trump-Xi summit  Taiwan News

Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning - The Kathmandu Post

Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning  The Kathmandu Post

Strait of Hormuz is closed ‘only to our enemies’ – Iran

Shortly after the war began, Iran’s armed forces took control of the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for energy trade. The post Strait of Hormuz is closed ‘only to our enemies’ – Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

China-US talks signal wider gains for Europe and Finland

China and the United States moved to stabilise relations during President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing, with both governments presenting the summit as a step toward long-term cooperation between the world’s two largest economies. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Trump agreed on what Chinese officials described as a “constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability,” a framework designed to guide ties for the next three years and beyond.

High-stakes US-China summit ends with cordial rhetoric but few concrete breakthroughs 

United States President Donald Trump departed the Chinese capital on Friday, concluding a high-stakes summit with President Xi Jinping defined by opulent ceremonies and personal flattery but notably light on the sweeping structural breakthroughs once envisioned. While Trump touted “fantastic trade deals, great for both countries” before boarding Air Force One, the discrepancy between the […]

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Iran FM says 'received messages' from US saying willing to continue talks - Naharnet

Iran FM says 'received messages' from US saying willing to continue talks  Naharnet

Oil gains after Trump says Xi agrees Iran cannot have nuclear weapons - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Oil gains after Trump says Xi agrees Iran cannot have nuclear weapons  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran refuses any compromise after Donald Trump rejected its proposal - Seneweb

Iran refuses any compromise after Donald Trump rejected its proposal  Seneweb