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U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing this week, as both countries seek to stabilize a relationship strained by tensions over trade, Taiwan and the Iran war. White House correspondent Trevor Hunnicutt explains.

As gold prices swing, China appears to be quietly adding to its reserves. Consistent monthly buying and a sharp pick-up in April suggest a calculated strategy. Even as prices fluctuate, the buying hasn’t stopped. Is China quietly accumulating on every dip? Let's break it down in this news in numbers report.

Oil prices have surged sharply after renewed tensions in west Asia raised fresh supply concerns. Brent crude jumped around 4 percent, crossing 105 dollars a barrel, as fears grew over disruptions in the strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. Markets are now watching closely for diplomatic developments and president trump’s upcoming visit to China. Take a look at the next report for more.

After leaving audiences stunned with his Dhurandhar performance and look, Ranveer is now reportedly set to portray Lord Shiva in the speculated project.

India’s per capita consumption has increased across almost every category highlighted by prime minister Narendra Modi. According to reports, imports of crude oil, gold, vegetable oils and fertilisers climbed to a combined $240 billion in fiscal year 2026.

Pakistan rejected reports that it allowed Iran to park military and spy aircraft during Iran-US talks, calling the claims “misleading and sensationalized.” Islamabad said the aircraft were linked to diplomatic and logistical support during ceasefire negotiations.

After being unbeaten in the first seven games of the tournament, PBKS have suffered four consecutive losses in IPL 2026 with the latest one coming against DC on Monday (May 11).

Alphabet is on the brink of overtaking NVIDIA as the world’s most valuable company. The AI darling, NVIDIA, may be the leader in AI chips, But Alphabet is emerging as big tech's broader winner in recent months.

The claims highlight growing concerns over Pakistan-led operations on platforms including X, formerly Twitter, and Facebook. In March, Nikita Bier, head of product at X, revealed the platform had dismantled a network run from Pakistan.

Pakistan’s role as a US-Iran mediator is now under scrutiny after a report claims Iranian military aircraft were quietly parked on Pakistani airfields after the ceasefire. If true, it raises uncomfortable questions about whether Islamabad was brokering peace publicly while hedging privately.

Putin reunited with his former German teacher in Moscow, greeting her with flowers and a warm hug before taking her out for dinner. The Russian president later personally escorted her to the Kremlin, showcasing a rare emotional and personal side amid global tensions.

In one of his first moves as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Vijay has ordered 717 TASMAC liquor shops shut near temples, schools, and bus stands. Notably, Vijay's TVK in its election manifesto had promised “drug-free Tamil Nadu”. How will it affect government revenue? Scroll down.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Netflix, alleging the platform illegally harvested children's data and used addictive designs to monetise user behaviour. Netflix denies the claims, calling them meritless.

The US will host 78 of 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 including the final across 13 cities which are: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and East Rutherford, New Jersey.

M-44 poison traps spray sodium cyanide powder when triggered, and were flagged as a risk to endangered species and humans. A report states that a new memo appears to have opened the doors for the use of cyanide bombs again after they were banned in 2023.

The White House is pushing back hard after viral footage appeared to show Trump dozing off again, insisting he was simply “blinking.” But with critics calling it a “very long blink,” the episode has quickly become fresh fuel for political mockery. Scroll down.

Pakistan, which is playing mediator to end the U.S.-Iran war, allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields to shield them from American airstrikes.

Season 1 premiered on September 1, 2022, followed by season 2 on August 29. Both seasons received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike.

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