Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk - AP News

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk  AP News

Iran war casts long shadow over BRICS meeting - Reuters

Iran war casts long shadow over BRICS meeting  Reuters

Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed

There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.

Iran Lets Chinese Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions After Vessel Seizure

Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the strait, following diplomatic outreach to Iran from Beijing.

By Euan Ward

Oil Flows Through Hormuz Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit - Bloomberg.com

Oil Flows Through Hormuz Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit  Bloomberg.com

Trump’s allies pin hopes on Xi to defuse Strait of Hormuz crisis

Summit comes as oil supply shock has triggered a worsening energy crisis and threatens Republicans’ midterm prospects

Fingers crossed

Michael Ramirez cartoon on Donald Trump, Xi Jinping summit in China.

By Michael Ramirez

Trump news at a glance: a warm welcome and a cold warning as US president visits China

China keen to put Taiwan at the top of agenda that risks being overshadowed by US-Israel war on Iran and disagreements over trade – key US politics stories from Thursday 14 May at a glance China’s president, Xi Jinping, has warned of “clashes and even conflicts” with the US over Taiwan after meeting Donald Trump in Beijing. Xi’s remarks, published by China’s foreign ministry after his two-hour meeting with Trump on Thursday morning, said Taiwan was “the most important issue in China-US relati...

By Guardian staff

Trump and Xi make nice in China. What's it mean for the future?

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with China correspondent Jennifer Pak and White House correspondent Franco Ordonez about the relationship between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

By Jennifer Pak

China cozies up as Trump touts delegation of richest business heavyweights at Xi summit

U.S. corporate titans like Musk, Cook and Huang traveled with Trump to Beijing, underscoring China's desire for American business and investment.

Iran’s FM urges BRICS states to condemn US-Israeli aggression

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, spoke at a gathering of foreign ministers in New Delhi on Thursday.

Trump toasts 'historic ties' with China - CNN

Trump toasts 'historic ties' with China  CNN

Trump and Xi to meet again after Xi says Taiwan misstep could take ties to 'dangerous place'

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet again Friday to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals — but also a stark warning from Xi that mishandling the Taiwan issue could ‌push U.S.-China relations to "a very dangerous place."

South Korea's Kospi hit fresh record of 8,000 as Trump-Xi talks enter second day

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors tracked the second day of high-stakes talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

Xi-Trump talks live: leaders set to meet again over tea and a working lunch

This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. Unrivalled Xi-Trump summit analysis: get real-time updates and exclusive boots-on-the-ground reporting from our Beijing and Washington bureaus. Subscribe now with great savings to stay ahead. On Friday, the final day of his Beijing trip, US President Donald Trump will again meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, this time over tea and a working lunch. The two leaders are expected to...

By SCMP Reporters

Dead whale spotted off the coast of Denmark

It was not immediately clear if the whale was Timmy, the humpback whale that captivated Germany for weeks while getting stranded multiple times off the German coast.

Abu Dhabi 'doesn't want to appear too much in cooperation with Israel', analyst says

A renewed escalation in the Strait of Hormuz saw the seizure on Thursday of a ship anchored off the Unites Arab Emirates coast. Earlier Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced he had quietly visited the UAE during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, though the UAE swiftly denied that any secret visit had occurred. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Federico Donelli, Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Trieste, says that "Abu Dhabi does not want to appear too much in co...

By Sharon GAFFNEY

India condemns sinking of vessel as ‘unacceptable’ as Strait of Hormuz crisis continues

All 14 crew members were successfully rescued by the Omani coast guard

By Saurabh Sharma

Trump derangement syndrome: San Francisco can’t let baseball be baseball

San Francisco is having a civic nervous breakdown because the brother of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law is buying a minority stake in the Giants.

Iran permits 30 vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz overnight; Lebanon strikes Israel

By TOI WORLD DESK

What is ‘Thucydides trap,’ mentioned during Trump-Xi meeting?

Trump to seek tangible trade wins in Xi summit - The Straits Times

Trump to seek tangible trade wins in Xi summit  The Straits Times

Why keep the Sabbath? - opinion

US President Donald Trump urged Jewish Americans to observe a national Sabbath, a rare and monumental statement that brought the importance of keeping the holiday to light.

Trump, Xi to have second, final day of talks in Beijing

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping were set to hold the second and final day of bilateral talks in Beijing on Friday, with the leaders expected to reiterate their desire to manage their countries' relations in a stable manner. Trump and Xi plan to have tea and a luncheon meeting reportedly at Zhongnanhai, the central complex of the top Chinese leadership that houses offices and residences of senior Communist Party and government officials, including the Chinese president.

By The Korea Herald

Trump Hopes US-China Ties Will Be "Stronger And Better Than Ever Before"

Trump said Xi was not referring to the United States under his watch, which he claimed was experiencing an "incredible rise," but rather the country under his predecessor Joe Biden.

Ship reported seized off UAE as Strait traffic increases

A ship was reported seized off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and was heading for Iranian waters today, a British navy agency said, as the US and Chinese leaders met in Beijing to discuss global problems including the Iran war.

Bessent says China will help "behind the scenes" to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and UK Deputy Prime Minister hold talks over Iran attacks on UAE - The National

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and UK Deputy Prime Minister hold talks over Iran attacks on UAE  The National

Highlights from Thursday's Xi-Trump meeting - China Daily

Highlights from Thursday's Xi-Trump meeting  China Daily

Iran urges BRICS to condemn US war as Tehran, UAE spar

Ship reported seized off UAE, steered towards Iran

By reuters

Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to Chinese ships

Iran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz beginning 28 February when it barred passage to vessels belonging to or affiliated with Israel and the United States. The post Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to Chinese ships appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Agency Report

Trump says Xi offered help to open Hormuz, vowed not to arm Iran - The Daily Star

Trump says Xi offered help to open Hormuz, vowed not to arm Iran  The Daily Star

Indian Ship Sunk Near Oman; Iranian Commandos Seize Vessel Off UAE

Indian Ship Sunk Near Oman; Iranian Commandos Seize Vessel Off UAE Summary:  Indian Cargo Ship Sinks in Suspected Drone Attack off Oman  Iranian Commandos Board & Seize Honduras-Flagged Ship Off UAE Indian Cargo Ship Sinks Near Oman Maritime data company Windward revealed on X: Indian cargo vessel sunk by suspected drone attack off Oman The MSV HAJI ALI (MMSI: 419908021) has gone down in the Strait of Hormuz region. The 57m vessel was running dark (AIS disabled) at the time o...

By Tyler Durden

Xi Jinping Welcomes Trump Ahead Historic Talks in Beijing - Tempo.co English

Xi Jinping Welcomes Trump Ahead Historic Talks in Beijing  Tempo.co English

Iran War: Iran Escalates With Threat of Even Higher Level of Enrichment, Assertion of Larger Gulf Control Area as US Revealed to Have Lost 39 Planes and Press Gives Ever More Coverage to Economic Damage; Israel Political Meltdown Could Stymie Further Attacks; Trump More Visibly Losing His Mind

Today's Iran war watch: Iran ups demands as more evidence of US weakness and Trump insanity emerges, and the economy is collateral damage.

By Yves Smith

Iran allows Chinese ships to pass Hormuz since Wednesday - Dhaka Tribune

Iran allows Chinese ships to pass Hormuz since Wednesday  Dhaka Tribune

Trump Invites Xi Jinping to White House After China Meeting - The Daily Star Lebanon

Trump Invites Xi Jinping to White House After China Meeting  The Daily Star Lebanon

Iran allows Chinese ships to pass Hormuz since Wednesday

Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28. The post Iran allows Chinese ships to pass Hormuz since Wednesday appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

White House claims Xi, Trump agree ’Hormuz must remain open’ - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

White House claims Xi, Trump agree ’Hormuz must remain open’  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

'We will not give up the Strait of Hormuz at any cost': Iran’s VP Aref - PressTV

'We will not give up the Strait of Hormuz at any cost': Iran’s VP Aref  PressTV

Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflict - thecitizen.co.tz

Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflict  thecitizen.co.tz