In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’
Taiwan says it will maintain 'status quo' and deepen ties with the US after Trump meets with China's Xi Jinping.
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16.05.2026
Spanish Foreign Minister on Spain’s clash with the Trump administration
Jose Manuel Albares speaks to Redi Tlhabi about Spain’s commitment to international law and relations with the US.
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16.05.2026
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
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16.05.2026
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: ISIL’s shadow commander in West Africa
Nigeria and the US say 'key' ISIL leader was killed in joint military operation in Borno state.
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16.05.2026
How Thomas Massie came to represent Republican dissent in age of Trump
Massie is locked in a tight congressional primary race in Kentucky against a fellow Republican endorsed by US president.
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16.05.2026
Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
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16.05.2026
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
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16.05.2026
Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
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15.05.2026
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
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15.05.2026
BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen
Iran's FM had urged member states to condemn 'violations of international law by the United States and Israel'.
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15.05.2026
Israel kills seven in Lebanon, agrees ‘ceasefire’ extension at talks in US
Delegations meet in Washington as Lebanon demands an end to Israeli attacks and occupation of its territory.
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15.05.2026
Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS
The US and Chinese leaders agreed during talks that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global supplies.
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15.05.2026
Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing.
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15.05.2026
‘China is gaining from what the US is doing in Iran’
Geopolitical analyst Steve Okun says says China is benefiting from the war on Iran.
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15.05.2026
Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup
The US Department of Homeland Security has seen several high-profile departures, including Todd Lyons and Kristi Noem.
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15.05.2026
Saudi investment fund seals FIFA deal as official World Cup 2026 supporter
PIF deal covers the 2026 World Cup being cohosted by US, Canada and Mexico, while Saudi Arabia is hosting 2034 edition.
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14.05.2026
Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain
The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.
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14.05.2026
China’s Xi warns Trump about Taiwan at Beijing summit
The Chinese leader cautions the US president that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path.
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14.05.2026
Trump and Xi hail ‘most important’ relationship
US President Donald Trump described his country’s relationship with China as ‘one of the most consequential’.
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14.05.2026
Two killed as Israel ramps up southern Lebanon attacks ahead of US talks
Lebanon and Israel are expected to hold talks on extending the ceasefire in Washington.
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14.05.2026