The China Gambit: From Nixon to Trump
President Trump’s visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have become more combative.
Day: May 14, 2026
Trump and Xi set for high-stakes talks in Beijing
The two leaders are expected to tackle thorny issues dividing US and China, with Iran, trade and Taiwan on the cards.
Trump given red carpet welcome in Beijing
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet face-to-face for the first time on this trip at an elaborate welcome ceremony. The two-day visit is meant to signal stability to the world, showing that the competition between the U.S. and Chi…
LA mayoral hopeful and reality star Spencer Pratt claimed he was living in a trailer after wildfires. He was actually at the Hotel Bel-Air
Pratt later confirmed he spent time at the hotel, but said he doesn’t consider himself to ‘live anywhere’ until his Palisades home is rebuilt
Trump wants to pardon 250 people for America’s 250th birthday: report
The president may make the announcement on June 14, his own birthday, or on July 4, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal
Israel’s ruling coalition proposes early elections amid ultra-Orthodox anger at Netanyahu – The Guardian
Israel’s ruling coalition proposes early elections amid ultra-Orthodox anger at Netanyahu The GuardianIsrael’s government is expected to collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft NPRHaredi factions push to dissolve Knesset, incr…
Russian lawmakers approve bill allowing Putin to invade foreign countries – The Kyiv Independent
Russian lawmakers approve bill allowing Putin to invade foreign countries The Kyiv IndependentRussian parliament passes bill allowing Putin to invade foreign countries politico.euRussia adopts law allowing Putin to “legally” deplo…
UAE Denies Reports Of “Secret Visit” By Israeli PM Netanyahu
The United Arab Emirates denies reports circulating regarding an alleged visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the UAE.
South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the murder convictions and life sentence of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh.
Trump administration offers $100m in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform
Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba’s communist leadership for ‘standing in the way’ of aid.