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Trump's Praise of Xi Backfires at China Summit

Trump's Praise of Xi Backfires at China Summit

May 19, 2026 · James Parker

US President Donald Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a summit, sparking concerns about America's stance. The meeting took place on a yet undisclosed

Trump's China Diplomacy Abandons Human Rights

Trump's China Diplomacy Abandons Human Rights

May 19, 2026 · James Parker

US diplomacy has taken a dramatic turn under Donald Trump, as he sidelines human rights concerns in dealings with China. Since 2012, China's President Xi Jinpin

IDF Veterans Targeted by Handala Hackers

IDF Veterans Targeted by Handala Hackers

May 17, 2026 · David Chen

The hacktivist group Handala has released a list of Israeli Defence Force (IDF) Egoz commando unit veterans, sparking regional tensions. Handala is backed by th

India Hikes Fuel Prices Amid Iran Crisis

India Hikes Fuel Prices Amid Iran Crisis

May 17, 2026 · David Chen

India, the world's third-largest oil importer, has raised fuel prices as the escalating Iran crisis disrupts global energy supplies. The move comes as internati

Xi-Trump Summit Fails to Break Iran Standoff

Xi-Trump Summit Fails to Break Iran Standoff

May 17, 2026 · James Parker

US President Donald Trump concluded his three-day visit to Beijing on Friday, amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The talks between Trump and C