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Trump left Beijing claiming trade deals, but the two nations disagree on key points regarding Iran and Taiwan. No binding agreements reached.
The two-day Trump-Xi summit concluded with claims of trade deals, but China's foreign ministry confirmed none. A September Xi visit to Washington is planned.
The Justice Department is finalizing charges against Raúl Castro related to a 1996 incident, with a press conference set for May 20.
State-run refiners hiked petrol and diesel prices by ₹3/litre on May 15, the first increase since April 2022, amid rising oil prices due to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
Moscow fired 1,410 drones and 56 missiles at Ukraine, killing at least 24 people. Putin test-fired the RS-28 Sarmat ICBM, declaring it the world's most powerful missile.
The Senate passed its budget resolution 50–48, but a $1B ballroom appropriation tied to Trump's renovation is causing dissent among GOP moderates.
The 72-hour Trump-brokered truce expired Monday. Russia's response: 1,567 drones and 56 missiles launched at Ukraine since Tuesday night, killing at least 22 civilians. Zelensky criticized Putin's claims of war nearing an end.
State-run refiners raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 per litre this morning — the first hike since May 2022 — as Brent crude sits at $107/barrel.
Trump left Beijing claiming 'fantastic trade deals' but no substantial agreements were made on Iran or trade. Xi warned mishandling Taiwan could lead to conflict.
Trump departed Beijing after a summit with Xi, establishing a 'Board of Trade' but failing to resolve key issues on Iran and trade. Xi linked Taiwan to trade for the first time.
Trump arrived in China for a summit with Xi Jinping, overshadowed by the Iran conflict and trade discussions.
The AICC today named V.D. Satheesan, 61, as Chief Minister-designate of Kerala, ending a ten-day internal brawl that visibly rattled the Congress-led United Democratic Front's coalition allies.
Trump and Xi held their first face-to-face talks in nearly seven months today at the Great Hall of the People, with bilateral talks running two hours — double the originally scheduled time. Xi framed the relationship as "partners not rivals" and pressed "utmost caution" on Taiwan; Trump praised the Chinese leader and called it "the biggest summit ever." The real ask, however, is Iran: Washington needs Beijing — which buys over 80% of Iran's exported crude — to lean on Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a nuclear deal. Analysts broadly expect transactional outcomes on agriculture (soybeans, beef, Boeing) rather than breakthroughs on Iran, with CSIS's Scott Kennedy calling the likely result "a superficial ceasefire that is largely to China's advantage." Trump arrives with his hand weakened by a $29bn war, 60% domestic disapproval on Iran, and court rulings blocking his tariff agenda.
Russia fired over 800 drones at Ukraine, killing six civilians, as the truce expired. Trump and Putin's comments contrast with battlefield realities.
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve 54–45, marking the most party-line confirmation for a Fed chair on record.
Trump's state visit to Beijing is overshadowed by the US-Iran ceasefire crisis and trade negotiations. Iran's demands complicate the summit.
The White House is pressuring Senate Republicans over a $1 billion security upgrade for Trump's East Wing ballroom, complicating a $70 billion immigration package.
The Iran war enters a critical week as Trump rejects Tehran's peace proposal and heads to Beijing, where Xi holds significant influence.
C. Joseph Vijay secures trust vote with 144 votes, overcoming a court intervention that briefly threatened his majority.
Trump's visit to China focuses on trade and Iran's war, seeking Xi's help to pressure Tehran. Limited deliverables expected from the summit.
Trump's China visit reveals a power imbalance favoring Xi Jinping.
Republicans are divided over a $1 billion security request for Trump's ballroom.
The ECI's voter roll clean-up reaches 22 states, but faces political and operational hurdles.
India's new waste management rules risk failing due to lack of local support.
Senate GOP leaders push for $1 billion in security funding for Trump.
Syria's move to restore Visa and Mastercard highlights ongoing US control over its economy.
India's new VB-G RAM G law aims to transform rural employment with 125 days of work.
Modi's austerity call aims to mitigate India's foreign exchange crisis.
David Malpass urges China to ease fertiliser hoarding amid supply shocks.
Tesla's Model 3 entry in India highlights its premium market strategy.
Sarma's oath as Assam CM highlights BJP's dominance and coalition strategy.
An art installation in Brussels highlights the plight of Ukrainian children taken by Russia.
Washington is trying to buy time while the oil market reacts to the Iran crisis.
Israel's parliament approves a death penalty bill for October 7 detainees.
Iran leverages control over escalation as Trump demands surrender terms.
Vijay's coalition gains strength as AIADMK faces internal rifts.
Sharad Pawar challenges Modi's austerity measures, demanding political consensus.
Trump's East Wing funding request tests Senate Republicans' loyalty amid political pressure.
The EU's potential talks with the Taliban highlight migration as leverage.
Israel's military actions aim to pressure Lebanon ahead of ceasefire negotiations.
