‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after Trump matters
Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex.
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Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital
South American country suffers huge protests as economic crisis fuels unrest against President Paz’s government.
Croatian president rejects new Israeli ambassador
President Zoran Milanovic says Israel broke an ‘unwritten rule’ by announcing its ambassador before approval.
US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment
Adani was accused of bribing Indian officials and misleading US investors to secure a solar power plant project in India.
Trump delays ‘scheduled attack’ on Iran, crediting ‘serious negotiations’
Gulf states push Donald Trump to avoid any escalation in the US-Israel war on Iran, which prompted regional attacks.
A race on the right: What to know about Idaho’s 2026 primary elections
Hardline challengers hope to unseat incumbent frontrunners in Idaho’s primary races for governor and US Congress.
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Could the Iran war trigger the next debt shock?
Government bonds are under pressure and households could soon feel the impact.
Published On 18 May 2026
What to know about the primary elections in the US state of Pennsylvania
Eastern state could play a key role in deciding the balance of power in the US Congress in November midterm elections.
Trump drops IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7bn US anti-weaponisation fund
The new fund has led to widespread pushback from Democrats and government watchdog groups.
Philippines launches VP Duterte impeachment trial amid political division
Senate court established despite following House leadership changes and a shootout.
Kentucky primaries test Trump’s grip on Republican voters
Two Kentucky Republican races are drawing national attention in the US: the Senate primary and the 4th District contest.
