Trump’s China showdown with Xi: Iran war, Taiwan powder keg and trillion-dollar trade deal
Donald Trump has arrived in China for a landmark summit with Xi Jinping in one of the most important diplomatic encounters since the US president’s 2017 visit
Day: May 13, 2026
Sponsors were asked to shell out $1 million for Sean Duffy’s road trip reality show. Corporations came speeding in
Perks for sponsorship include featured placement in episodes alongside Duffy, who regulates some of the companies backing the program
At least 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike on Zamfara market, Amnesty says
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Hegseth pushes Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027 as Congress presses Pentagon over Iran war costs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget amid congressional scrutiny over the Iran war’s escalating costs, now at $29 billion. Lawmakers questioned the strain on weapons stockpiles, while Hegseth …
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Gong Li, Peter Jackson and what happened on the first day
Peter Jackson received an honorary Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony. Jane Fonda and Gong Li declared the festival open on stage.
Peru presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez charged with financial crimes
Prosecutor calls for leftist candidate to be jailed for five years and four months over false financial disclosures.
Trump Heads To China For High-Stakes Talks With Xi On Tehran, Taiwan And Trade
When the leaders of the globe’s two economic powerhouses meet, they are set to tackle a loaded agenda, from US arms transfers to Taiwan, Beijing’s rare earth export restrictions, the situation in Iran, to the state of bilateral trade relations.
“Going To Do Whatever Is Necessary”: Trump On Russian Oil Waiver
The United States had eased sanctions on Russian oil in mid-March to counteract global oil shortages resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine war briefing: Deadly Russian bombing spree marks end of ceasefire – The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Deadly Russian bombing spree marks end of ceasefire The GuardianSix dead in Russian strikes in Dnipropetrovsk region, governor says ReutersRussian attack kills at least two in Zelensky’s home city …
How I made my Windows 11 widgets truly useful: 8 simple tweaks to try before you hide them
The Widgets feature can be annoying but it’s also able to provide useful news and info. Here’s how I tweak it to be less intrusive and more helpful.