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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour a photo exhibition in Beijing on May 20. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

Xi’s key interactions with US and Russian presidents

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Beijing days after meeting US President Donald Trump. It was the first time that the leaders of Russia and the US have made state visits to China in the same month.

US charges Raul Castro as Trump administration ratchets up pressure on Cuba

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Trump says Iran talks are nearing an end but warns of more strikes

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Europe

US needs to ‘put its footprint back on Greenland’, Trump envoy says

Jeff Landry was on his first visit to the Arctic island – despite not being officially invited – since his appointment six months ago.

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Protesters rally against US President Donald Trump in front of the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, in January. Photo: Reuters
Protesters rally against US President Donald Trump in front of the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, in January. Photo: Reuters

Middle East

‘Welcome to Israel’: videos of bound Gaza flotilla activists trigger furore

Netanyahu scolds Israel’s security minister for releasing footage taunting hundreds of detained civilians as international backlash grows.

United States & Canada

How Trump’s revenge tour against Republicans could backfire in the midterms

The US president’s approval rating is at an all-time low, despite his iron grip on his base of Maga voters.

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United States & Canada

Harvard to cap A-grades, despite heavy opposition from students

The change is one of the first efforts by a prestigious US university ⁠to tackle the widespread problem of grade inflation.

Graduates at a 2025 commencement ceremony. Harvard faculty voted overwhelmingly to restrict top marks to just 20 per cent of undergraduates starting in 2027. Photo: AFP
Graduates at a 2025 commencement ceremony. Harvard faculty voted overwhelmingly to restrict top marks to just 20 per cent of undergraduates starting in 2027. Photo: AFP

United States & Canada

Ex-US prosecutor sent herself Trump probe report disguised as cake recipe

Carmen Lineberger is accused of emailing the report on the investigation of Trump’s hoarding of classified files to her personal account.

Diplomacy

Xi-Putin meeting: everything you need to know from the Beijing talks

From Putin’s ‘second home’ to his reunion with a Chinese engineer, here’s all you need to know from the Beijing meeting.

Europe

UK radio station mistakenly reports death of King Charles

Radio Caroline has apologised after a computer error triggered the so-called death of a monarch procedure.

Britain’s King Charles attends an event in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

Middle East

Iranian public get basic gun training amid Trump’s threats to restart war

The weapon displays reflect the genuine threat Iran faces but also provide rare entertainment at a time of great uncertainty.

An Iranian military member gives a talk on guns at a booth in Hafte Tir Square, in Tehran on Monday. Photo: WANA/Reuters
An Iranian military member gives a talk on guns at a booth in Hafte Tir Square, in Tehran on Monday. Photo: WANA/Reuters

Europe

UK relaxes sanctions on Russian oil, leaving Ukrainians ‘very let down’

UK inventories of diesel and jet fuel are set to shrink to their lowest since 2023 this month.

Europe

EU picks tungsten, rare earths, gallium for first critical mineral stockpile

The move marks one of the bloc’s most concrete steps to reduce reliance on China for elements vital to defence and tech.

China Economy

Chinese investment in Europe surges to 7-year high despite rising trade tensions

But study warns that new project pipeline appears to be drying up, as Chinese investors face pressure from both Beijing and Brussels.

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Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd is building a huge new facility in Debrecen, Hungary. Photo: Reuters

Africa

Outbreak of rare Ebola strain sparks race to find vaccines and treatments

Doctors battling the deadly Bundibugyo strain in DR Congo will likely have to wait months for a vaccine.

An armed M23 rebel guards the Rodolphe Merieux Laboratory in Goma, DR Congo, where suspected cases of the rare Ebola strain are being tested. Photo: Reuters
An armed M23 rebel guards the Rodolphe Merieux Laboratory in Goma, DR Congo, where suspected cases of the rare Ebola strain are being tested. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

China turns to Russian oil as Gulf supply drops – but is it too expensive?

Prices are rising as demand for Russian supply spikes amid Middle East instability.

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United States & Canada

Trump reveals details of his bunker-like ballroom with drone base, underground hospital

President showcases massive construction site as lawmakers balk at US$1 billion security price tag.

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China

Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic

US President Donald Trump visited Beijing on May 13-15, 2026. Explore the meetings that have helped shape one of the world's most consequential bilateral relationships.

Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic

China

A comprehensive visual guide to Trump’s 2026 state visit to China

Go inside Donald Trump’s 43-hour whirlwind trip to Beijing through our complete visual breakdown.

Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on US-China relations
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Open Questions series

Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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