Business World markets rise on Trump-Xi summit hopes Trump and Xi met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where both sides agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, a key demand as the Iran war drags into its third month. 14/05/2026
Travel News US waives $15,000 visa bond fees for some World Cup fans The Trump administration is suspending controversial visa bond payments of up to $15,000 (€12,800) for some World Cup supporters travelling to the US after concerns the rules could damage attendance at the 2026 tournament. 14/05/2026
Cuba Rubio says Cuba's leaders must go as US dangles €85 million in aid Cuba lost the source for around half its fuel needs when US forces snatched Venezuela’s president in a stunning January raid, with his successor complying with US pressure not to aid the island. 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 Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi This week's trip, the first since Trump visited Beijing in 2017, will involve highly anticipated talks with Xi on Thursday and Friday. 13/05/2026
Europe Today Watch: Inside the Trump-Xi visit that could leave Europe in the cold For the first time since 2017, Donald Trump visits China. Meeting Xi Jinping to discuss Iran, nuclear weapons, trade, and AI, the US President arrives with a weakened hand. What could this mean for Europe? 13/05/2026
USA US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles. 13/05/2026
Economy Iran war pushes US inflation to 3.8% as petrol prices surge US consumer prices rose 3.8% in April as the Iran war drove petrol costs up 28% in a year, with real wages falling for the first time in three years, according to government data. 12/05/2026
12 minutes with Partnership with EU ‘just getting started' - Canadian minister Canada’s foreign affairs minister points to the rise of middle powers in global diplomacy and says Ottawa's growing ties with the EU are “not just a policy response” to Donald Trump's tariff hammer. 12/05/2026
12 minutes with Trump made NATO 'stronger than ever', minister of North Macedonia says While many in Europe see Trump's policies as a threat to NATO, the Foreign Affairs Minister of North Macedonia told Euronews that the alliance has never been stronger than under President Trump's presidency. 11/05/2026
USA Man charged with attempting to kill Trump pleads not guilty Besides the attempted-assassination count, Cole Tomas Allen is also charged with assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two additional firearms counts. 11/05/2026
Iran Iran warns Europe not to send ships to Hormuz as US talks gap widens Tehran has warned Europe against the idea of sending warships to the key waterway, as it outlined a conditional proposal on uranium, sanctions relief and a Lebanon ceasefire. 11/05/2026
Morocco Body of one of two US soldiers missing in Morocco found, army says The disappearances triggered a search-and-rescue operation involving more than 600 personnel from the United States, Morocco and other military partners. 11/05/2026
China Trump to discuss Iran war with Xi on visit to China this week The US leader was expected to travel to China earlier this year, but his trip was postponed due to the Iran war. It marks the first visit by a US president to China since 2017. 11/05/2026
Iran Fragile truce holds as US awaits Iran's response to latest proposal Washington insists its month-long ceasefire with Iran is continuing to hold despite renewed hostilities and the recent exchanges of fire. The US says it is awaiting Iran’s response to its latest ceasefire proposal to end the war. 09/05/2026
Europe News Europe’s airlines face jet fuel shift as safety concerns grow Potential jet fuel shortages due to the war in Iran could force a shift in fuel types, raising operational and safety risks across airlines and airports. 08/05/2026
Brussels, My Love? Podcast | How is Europe juggling all this geopolitical turmoil? From the ice-cold treatment from an age-old ally to continued threats from Russia and economic concerns over China, Europe is having a hard time. Is this turmoil uniting or dividing the bloc? What steps can it take to defend itself? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these questions. 08/05/2026
No Comment Aerial footage shows widespread tornado damage across Mississippi Aerial footage reveals extensive destruction after tornadoes swept through parts of Mississippi, damaging hundreds of homes. 08/05/2026
Iran UAE reports missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged Meanwhile, a shipping data company reported that Iran had created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. 07/05/2026
Europe News Trump gives EU until 4 July to finalise deal or face 'higher' tariffs After speaking with Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday evening, Donald Trump delayed his threat of "much higher" tariffs on the European Union until 4 July. Von der Leyen hailed "good progress" towards implementation. 07/05/2026