US President Donald Trump has made a major statement on Taiwan following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying that China firmly rejects Taiwan’s independence. The remarks have renewed global attention on one of the most sensitive flashpoints in US-China relations amid rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

Trump-Xi Summit: Questioned on Taiwan, Donald Trump Says China is Beautiful

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.


US President Donald Trump’s Busy Schedule During His Three-Day China Visit

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. 


Iran Restores Its Military Strength During the Fragile Ceasefire With US

New U.S. intelligence finds 30 of 33 Iranian missile sites operational near the Strait of Hormuz while America scrambles to refill munitions; Pentagon says it spent nearly $30 billion during Iran war. US War Department tells Congress $4 billion jump from previous estimate is due to equipment upkeep, as Democrats accuse White House of futile and opaque spending on conflict.


US Intel Contradicts Trump on Iran | 30 Out of 33 Iranian Launch Sites Operational

Trump-Xi Summit: US President Jets To China With A Gaggle of CEOs

As of May 2026, 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.


Trump-Xi Meeting: US Weighs China Investment Against Security Risks

Rising fuel prices are putting economic pressure on key U.S. swing states ahead of the upcoming election season. Higher gasoline costs are impacting household budgets, transportation expenses, and voter sentiment across battleground regions.

US-Iran War: Rising Fuel Prices Trigger Pump Pain Across Key US Swing States 

Global markets rose to record highs last week, with investors pushing recession fears aside and doubling down on the AI trade.
The S & P 500 gained 2.4 percent for the week, while Asian markets of Japan and South Korea saw new peaks, driven largely by semiconductor and AI-linked stocks.

US-Iran War: Wall Street Enters Crucial Inflation Week 

Global perceptions of the U.S. have deteriorated for a second consecutive year and are now worse than views of Russia, an annual study on ​democracy published on Friday showed, as U.S. President Donald Trump's policies continue ‌to severely strain the NATO alliance.
The Denmark-based Alliance of Democracies Foundation, which commissioned the survey, said the U.S. was also most frequently named in response to which country posed the greatest threat to ​the world, after Russia and Israel. The survey did not go into ​details on the criteria used, but the Alliance says its aim is ⁠to defend and advance democratic values.


Global Survey Shows Declining Trust in US; China Perception Remains Positive

Putin called the US-Iran conflict “very difficult” and said Russia sees no evidence that Iran seeks nuclear weapons. Putin backed renewed diplomacy, highlighted Russia’s role in Iran’s peaceful nuclear projects, and said Moscow remains ready to help


Putin Proposes To Take Iranian Uranium; Says Russia Wants To Reduce Iran-US Tensions

Russia is actively using the Caspian Sea as a strategic, covert, and overt maritime corridor to supply Iran with critical military components, helping Tehran rebuild its defense capabilities despite intense U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade. According to U.S. officials, this waterway allows Russia and Iran to move goods without facing typical sanctions enforcement in the Persian Gulf.


Russia Supplies Critical Weaponry to Iran via Caspian Sea Amid US Sanctions

Fresh clashes between the United States and Iran in the strategic Strait of Hormuz are raising fears that the fragile ceasefire could completely collapse. Iranian media reported sporadic confrontations involving U.S. naval forces after Washington allegedly opened fire on two Iran-flagged ships. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that any missile attack on American forces would trigger a strong response, further escalating tensions in the Gulf.


US-Iran Ceasefire: Fresh Violence Breaks Out In Hormuz

Donald Trump says a deal with Iran is still “very possible” after what he described as positive recent talks, but also warned Tehran of fresh military strikes if negotiations fail. The tensions escalated further after US forces disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker, while Iranian officials accused Washington of using economic and military pressure tactics during negotiations. The latest developments highlight the fragile balance between diplomacy and confrontation in the Middle East.


US-Iran War: Donald Trump Pushes 14-Point Iran Peace Deal, Says War Could End Quickly

Tensions between Washington and Tehran rise sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump issues a direct warning to Iran, offering a final choice between a negotiated deal or renewed military escalation. The statement comes amid shifting U.S. strategy, with signals of both pressure and diplomacy as negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and regional stability continue. Iran, meanwhile, is reviewing Washington’s proposal while maintaining a hard stance against external pressure.


Trump Retreats With Rhetoric in Order to Secure Deal With Iran

In a major development in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause of “Project Freedom”  the US-led mission to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes following requests from Pakistan and other countries, alongside reported progress in negotiations with Iran toward a potential peace deal.


US-Iran War: Trump Pauses Project Freedom Amid Pakistan-Led Requests And Diplomacy Push

US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 1) ordered a fresh wave of sanctions against Cuba, targeting a wide range of individuals linked to the communist-led nation and warning foreign banks against engaging with them. The move marks the latest escalation in the administration’s campaign to intensify pressure on Cuba, which is currently facing a severe economic crisis after the United States cut off oil supplies from Venezuela. 


Trump Announces US Sanctions On Cuban Government; Targets Key Sectors

The economic cost of the US-Israeli war on Iran is emerging as a major political issue in Washington after the Pentagon revealed that operations and maintenance expenses have already crossed $25 billion. The war’s financial burden triggered sharp exchanges between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Democratic lawmakers, including Representative Ro Khanna, during congressional hearings. Analysts warn the conflict could further strain the US budget amid rising oil prices and global instability.


Iran War: How Much Has The US-Israeli War On Iran Cost the Americans? 

Increasing your daily consumption of ultraprocessed foods by 10% — basically the equivalent of a small bag of potato chips — may raise your risk of dementia even if you normally eat a healthy plant-rich diet, according to a new study.

Ultraprocessed foods, or UPFs, make up about 53% of all calories consumed by adults in the United States, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Children in the United States obtain nearly 62% of their energy from UPFs, the CDC found.


Study: Ultraprocessed Foods May Impact Focus & Attention Span

Protests erupted in Athens, Greece, in October 2025, following the Israeli military's interception of the "Global Sumud Flotilla" which was attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Demonstrators gathered in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Crete, condemning the action as "piracy" and calling for an end to the blockade.


Protest Erupts in Athens Over Gaza Flotilla Crackdown

Donald Trump has claimed the Iran blockade is “working,” saying Tehran’s economy is under severe strain. He insists the pressure will continue until Iran agrees to a nuclear deal.


US-Iran War: Ghalibaf Mocks Donald Trump's blockade, Says 'Good Luck' Blockading Iran 

China and the U.S. should prepare for "important ​high-level exchanges", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a ‌call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, while warning the Taiwan issue is "the biggest point of risk" for relations.
"The Taiwan issue ​concerns China's core interests," Wang told Rubio, adding that ​the U.S. should "keep its promises and make the right ⁠choices in order to open up new space for China-U.S. cooperation ​and make due efforts for world peace", an official summary of the ​call released by Wang's ministry showed.


Wang Yi Raises Taiwan Issue in Call With Marco Rubio

Oil extended gains to the highest since 2022, surging past 120 dollars per barrel on Thursday as the US-Iran stalemate showed any signs of easing anytime soon.
The over two-month-long conflict remains in a stalemate with energy and other supplies through the critical Strait of Hormuz at a standstill.
That has led to fuel rationing across much of Asia and Africa and fears of a global economic slowdown.

Oil's Wild Moves

 A senior Pentagon official said the cost of the Iran war so far for the US Is 25 billion dollars. That is the first official estimate of the military tag for the US In its war with Iran.

US-Iran War Cost Shocks The World, Conflict Hits $25 Billion

Is Canada stepping back from a major defence deal with the United States?

Ottawa is reassessing its planned purchase of the advanced F-35 Lightning II, signalling growing hesitation over cost, strategy, and long-term military priorities.

What began as a flagship defence acquisition is now under deeper review, raising questions about Canada’s future airpower strategy and its defence ties with Washington.

Is this a delay—or the beginning of a larger rethink?


Canada To Back Out Of F-35 Deal With US?

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