Trump to raise Taiwan, Jimmy Lai case when he meets Xi in Beijing this week
Published: 5:24am, 12 May 2026Updated: 5:25am, 12 May 2026 US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Taiwan would be discussed in his talks...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa faces down calls to resign over cash-in-sofa scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faced down calls to resign on Monday over a scandal in which thieves stole bundles of cash in foreign...
Trump’s China visit watched in US for signs of stability – and tangible wins
US President Donald Trump’s coming visit to China is being closely watched by business leaders, policymakers and Chinese-American groups hoping for signs that Washington...
How US Is Using Iran War to Squeeze China Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit
As the United States ups its economic pressure to force the Iranian regime to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons, Washington’s squeeze on Tehran...
Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Trump to Press Xi on Political Prisoners During China Visit
WASHINGTON—Ahead of President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing this week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging him to confront Chinese leader Xi Jinping...
Schumer Says Democrats Will Use ‘Every Tool We Have’ Against Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on May 11 laid out the Democratic floor strategy against the Republican reconciliation bill. The measure would fund...
LIVE NOW: HHS Holds Roundtable Discussing Moms.gov With Mothers and Doctors
U.S. Health and Human Services Department holds a roundtable meeting discussing the Moms.gov website with mothers and doctors at 3 p.m. ET on May...
Thailand’s Former Prime Minister Released From Prison on Parole
Thailand’s billionaire former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released from prison on parole on Monday, eight months after a court ordered him to serve...