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Putin to visit China following Trump's Beijing trip

Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss ways to deepen their countries' "comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation," the Kremlin said.

16/05/2026

World News

Taiwan responds to Trump's independence warning

Taiwan's foreign ministry said in a statement following Trump's comments that "Beijing has no right to claim jurisdiction over Taiwan."

16/05/2026

World News

IS leader killed in US-Nigeria military operation, Trump says

The "meticulously planned and very complex mission" eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State group's second in command globally, Trump said.

16/05/2026

China

What is the ancient war theory Xi invoked in his meeting with Trump?

Xi Jinping opened his Beijing summit with Trump by asking whether the two powers could avoid the "Thucydides Trap" — then warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to war.

15/05/2026

Europe News

Merz and Trump hold “good” phone call, German Chancellor says

German Chancellor Merz said earlier phone discussions with US President Donald Trump included the situation of the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement that Tehran should not possess nuclear weapons.

15/05/2026

Culture news

What happened when Poland's most famous Donald met George Clooney

When Donald Tusk met George and Amal Clooney this week during the ImpactCEE'26 conference in Poznan the moment swiftly went viral as the Polish leader ingratiated himself with the Hollywood star.

15/05/2026

Markets

Stock trades reveal Trump made massive gains on Big Tech bets

A newly released ethics filing has revealed that US President Donald Trump made over 3,600 stock trades during the first quarter of 2026 with a value of between $220 million (€188mn) and $750 million (€641mn).

15/05/2026

China

Underwhelming summit outcome in China brings Trump back to reality

After raising high expectations ahead of his trip to Beijing, the U.S president leaves with little to show for it, disappointing investors. On key flashpoints such as Iran and Taiwan, China didn't give any ground.

15/05/2026

Iraq

Iraq swears in new PM as US presses it to disarm Iran-backed groups

Iraqi parliament approved Ali al-Zaidi's government on Thursday, with the new prime minister vowing a state monopoly on weapons as Washington leans on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups.

15/05/2026

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Xi gives Trump private tour of secret garden in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping accompanies US counterpart Donald Trump on a walk through the gardens of Zhongnanhai, a central leadership compound next to Beijing's Forbidden City.

15/05/2026

Europe Today

Latvia in turmoil: PM resigns over drone incursion — what now?

Latvia, an EU and NATO member, is facing political turmoil after PM Evika Siliņa resigned yesterday following a drone incursion described as a major security failure. Europe Today has exclusive comments from former Defence Minister Andris Sprūds, who also stepped down this week.

15/05/2026

China

Trump and Xi wrap up summit claiming progress in stabilising ties

The two leaders met on Friday at final talks of the superpower summit, which the US president said "settled a lot of different problems". Xi described Trump's visit as a "milestone visit".

15/05/2026

China

Trump and Xi toast each other at Beijing banquet

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping toasted each other during a state banquet in Beijing attended by executives including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang following high-level China-US talks, where Trump also invited Xi to visit the White House in September.

14/05/2026

Europe News

US cancels planned troop deployment to Poland, Euronews confirms

Confirming the development, a senior NATO military official told Euronews that replenishment forces “do not factor into NATO’s deterrence and defence plans.” The move relates to Washington's decision to withdraw 5000 troops from Germany after a feud between President Trump and Chancellor Merz.

14/05/2026

Business

Xi Jinping vows to 'open door wider' to US firms during Trump visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping used US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing to reassure American business leaders that China remains committed to further opening its economy to foreign investment.

14/05/2026

Europe Today

Watch: Silicon Valley in Beijing—should Europe be worried?

Donald Trump has landed in Beijing for a summit that feels less like diplomacy and more like a Silicon Valley board meeting. And he hasn’t just brought officials; he has arrived with an "AI Cabinet" to navigate a high-stakes tech cold war.

14/05/2026

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Watch: Key moments from Trump’s first day in Beijing

China welcomed US President Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two powers sought to stabilise relations strained by trade disputes, tensions over Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

14/05/2026

Europe Today

Trump meets Xi Jinping as Brussels watches nervously

All eyes are on Beijing, where Donald Trump has arrived alongside CEOs from some of the world’s biggest tech companies. On his first visit since 2017, the US president is meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, with Brussels following nervously and fearing the worst.

14/05/2026

China

China's progress compatible with making America great again, says Xi

The two leaders attended a banquet following a behind closed doors meeting in which they discussed trade, the Iran war and Taiwan.

14/05/2026

China

Trump arrives in Bejing for summit with Xi

The US president said he will be talking to his Chinese counterpart about trade “more than anything else.”

13/05/2026