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President Trump and President Xi are meeting in Beijing, with U.S. officials balancing crucial economic engagement against significant national security concerns, including AI risks and tech transfer. The summit aims to stabilize trade, with US CEOs seeking greater market access, while navigating tensions over Taiwan, Iran, and technology restrictions.

Princess is back on royal duty. UK's Princess Catherine arrived in Northern Italy on Wednesday for a two-day visit. This is Kate's first official tour since her cancer diagnosis in 2024.

Alia Bhatt looked straight out of a Disney story as she made her second red carpet appearance on Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival 2026. Alia attended the screening of La Vie D’Une Femme dressed in a Daniel Frankel outfit.

US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing with top US CEOs including Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and Tim Cook as Washington and Beijing prepare for high-stakes talks on trade, AI and geopolitics.

Sarah Taylor becomes the first woman to join the England men's senior coaching staff as fielding coach for the 2026 New Zealand series. Discover why Rob Key calls her "one of the best in the business" and see the full 15-man squad featuring three exciting debutants.

The CSK icon has reportedly skipped the squad's trip to Lucknow for the May 15 clash against LSG, despite initial travel bookings. As calf injury setbacks continue, we analyse if Dhoni will play at all in IPL 2026 or if the legend is transitioning into a permanent mentorship role.

Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam acknowledged the recent financial support amid the West Asia conflict’s fallout on supply chains, food, fuel and medicine. The Maldives government settled previous debts, including $50 million payments due to India in April and September.

#Gravitas Japan is preparing for its biggest intelligence overhaul since the Second World War. Japan’s government is moving to create a powerful new central spy agency, a body designed to unify intelligence that has long been split across different ministries, police units and security offices.

In a historic move, PM Benjamin Netanyahu reveals a secret visit to the UAE for talks with President Mohammed bin Zayed during the war with Iran.

President Trump and President Xi are meeting in Beijing, with U.S. officials balancing crucial economic engagement against significant national security concerns, including AI risks and tech transfer. The summit aims to stabilize trade, with US CEOs seeking greater market access, while navigating tensions over Taiwan, Iran, and technology restrictions.

2025 has become one of the worst years on record for internal displacement caused by war and violence. From Gaza and Sudan to Syria and DR Congo, millions have been forced from their homes amid escalating humanitarian crises. A new global report reveals conflict-driven displacement has now surpassed disaster-related displacement for the first time ever. Here’s a closer look at the growing global humanitarian emergency.

Fresh reports suggest Iran has managed to restore parts of its missile infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz despite sustained US and Israeli strikes during the conflict. Intelligence assessments indicate that key missile capabilities may have survived the attacks, raising new questions about the long-term effectiveness of the military campaign.

#Gravitas A political controversy has erupted in South Korea over artificial intelligence profits and government taxation, leading to political attacks, market volatility, and concerns among foreign investors.

A Chinese officer went viral for standing motionless as Trump’s Air Force One passed nearby in Beijing, with social media users praising his discipline during Trump’s China visit.

Workers across Bolivia have staged protests demanding higher wages as frustration grows over rising living costs and economic pressure. Demonstrators marched through major cities calling for salary increases and stronger government support amid inflation concerns. Labor unions say many families are struggling to keep up with daily expenses, turning wages and economic hardship into a major political issue in the country.

President Trump and President Xi are meeting in Beijing, with U.S. officials balancing crucial economic engagement against significant national security concerns, including AI risks and tech transfer. The summit aims to stabilize trade, with US CEOs seeking greater market access, while navigating tensions over Taiwan, Iran, and technology restrictions.

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Tokyo-based Calbee which makes potato chips announced that 14 of its products will have a black-and-white packaging from May 25 onwards. This is owing to the shortage of 'Naphtha', a key ingredient in ink. This is seen as a fallout of the ongoing West Asia crisis.

An investigation revealed that the Russian cargo ship Ursa Major (also known as Sparta 3) sank off the coast of Spain on December 23, 2024, after multiple explosions. Investigators believe it was secretly transporting submarine nuclear reactor components to North Korea. The incident is speculated to be a Western intelligence intervention to stop nuclear technology transfer.