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France 24Oil Prices Fall as Hopes Rise for US-Iran Deal
Brent crude dropped more than 5 percent on hopes that negotiators may reach an agreement to end the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Markets also reacted to comments that any deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Iran Reach Deal to End Conflict
A deal between the U.S. and Iran was announced over the weekend to end recent conflict. The agreement includes U.S. concessions in exchange for later Iranian steps and lifts financial sanctions on Iran.
nbcnews.comU.S. Indicts Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro Over 1996 Shootdown
Federal prosecutors announced a grand jury indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes. The move comes amid months of U.S. pressure on Cuba's government, including sanctions and diplomatic talks.
foxnews.comU.S. and Iran Continue Indirect Peace Talks as Blockade Persists
Iran is reviewing a new U.S. peace proposal while President Trump says he will wait a couple of days for a response. The U.S. military has redirected 94 ships and disabled four others under its blockade of Iranian ports.
Washington ExaminerU.S. and China hold summit on trade and security
The United States and China conducted a recent summit in Beijing focused on trade, technology, and regional security issues. The meeting occurred as both sides maintain differing views on global governance structures and alliance roles.
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news.google.comTurkey to Urge NATO Summit in Ankara to Reaffirm Alliance Unity
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will address NATO foreign ministers this week about expectations for the July summit in Ankara. The meeting is scheduled for July 7-8.
Al JazeeraModi Leaves Norway Press Event Without Answering Questions
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi left a joint news conference in Norway without responding to a reporter's question about taking questions from the press. The exchange occurred during a two-day visit that included meetings with Norway's prime minister and participation in the…
Fox NewsU.S. and China Leaders Meet as Summit Raises Questions on Commitments
U.S. and Chinese officials held a summit last week. The White House released a fact sheet on Sunday outlining commitments from Beijing. The meeting occurred amid ongoing issues including drug trafficking and regional tensions.
nypost.comTrump and Xi Agree on Trade Boards and Agricultural Purchases
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded a two-day state visit in Beijing with agreements on agricultural purchases and new trade and investment mechanisms. The two sides also discussed Taiwan and Iran but reported no concrete progress on those issues.
freepressjournal.inOil Prices Rise After Trump Statement on Iran
Oil prices increased and global stock indexes declined Monday after President Trump warned Iran to accept a peace agreement. Iran stated it had sent revised terms for ending the war through Pakistani mediators and is discussing safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman.
middleeasteye.netIsraeli Attacks Kill Seven in Lebanon, Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported seven deaths from Israeli attacks across the country. Iran’s actions have closed the Strait of Hormuz to adversaries, affecting oil transit routes.
U.S. President States Iran Seeks Nuclear Deal in Fortune Interview
The U.S. president said Iran is eager to reach a nuclear agreement. Iranian officials responded that they are prepared to address any new threats.
BenzingaChina Commits to Buying $17 Billion in U.S. Agricultural Goods Annually Through 2028
The White House said China agreed to purchase at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural products each year through 2028 following a two-day summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The commitment adds to earlier soybean purchase pledges made in Octo…
realitytea.comTrump Says Time Is of the Essence as Nuclear Talks Remain Deadlocked
President Trump stated that time is of the essence in stalled negotiations with Iran and urged Tehran to move quickly or face consequences. Iran said it will not yield to pressure while Pakistan continues mediation efforts.
abcnews.go.comXi Jinping Stresses Taiwan Issue in Meeting with President Trump
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told President Trump that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in U.S.-China relations. The statement came during the first day of President Trump's visit to China.
focustaiwan.twTaiwan Representative Says U.S. Heard Only China's View on Taiwan During Trump-Xi Summit
Taiwan's representative to the United States said the island seeks peace and stability and is not responsible for current tensions. He stated that President Trump heard only the Chinese side of the story during last week's summit in Beijing.
winnipegfreepress.comBRICS Meeting Concludes Without Joint Statement
The BRICS alliance of developing economies concluded a two-day foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi without issuing a joint statement. Differences emerged over the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. India reported differing views among members while Iran urg…
uctoday.comCIA Director Visits Cuba
The CIA director traveled to Cuba on Thursday in the highest-level visit from the Trump administration to the country in years. The trip comes as the communist-run island declared it has run out of oil amid rising tensions and U.S. pressure. The Central Intelligence Agency confir…
realitytea.comU.S. President Expresses Optimism on Securing Chinese Help Regarding Iran
The U.S. president expressed optimism about obtaining assistance from China's leader on Iran during recent discussions. A Reuters podcast noted uncertainty over specific commitments made. The comments were reported on the Reuters World News podcast.
koreatimes.co.krRussia and Ukraine Exchange 205 Prisoners of War Each
Russia and Ukraine each released 205 prisoners of war on Friday in the largest single-day exchange since the conflict began. The swap occurred one week after President Trump announced that a large prisoner exchange would take place between the two sides. The exchange marks the mo…
agriculture.einnews.comChina Calls for End to Middle East War and Dialogue on Iran Nuclear Issue
Chinese officials said the war in the Middle East should not continue and that China would contribute to regional peace efforts. They urged resolution of the Iran nuclear issue through dialogue and called for measures to ensure global supply chain stability. The statements were r…
Fox NewsTrump and Xi Hold Summit in Beijing Amid Tensions Over Taiwan and Trade
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing on May 14, 2026, described by the White House as a "good" meeting. The leaders addressed trade cooperation, fentanyl precursors, energy security and Iran while differing sharply on Taiwan. Chinese…
NprXi Cites Taiwan Differences as Conflict Risk in Trump Talks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told President Trump during a summit in Beijing that Taiwan is the most important issue between the two countries and that differences over it could lead to conflict. Trump said the relationship between the United States and China is going to be better t…
BRICS Foreign Ministers Meet in New Delhi Ahead of September Summit
Foreign ministers from BRICS nations gathered in New Delhi on May 14-15, 2026, to prepare for the group's annual summit in September. Discussions focused on economic cooperation, healthcare and global issues, with the ongoing conflict involving Iran also addressed.
abcnews.go.comFrench Widow of U.S. Veteran Detained 16 Days by ICE for Alleged Visa Overstay
Marie-Thérèse Ross, 85, was arrested on April 1 in Alabama for an alleged visa overstay and held for 16 days before release. She detailed conditions at a Louisiana facility and a late-life marriage that brought her to the United States. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot ca…
rediff.comRussian President Putin Says Ukraine War Could End Soon
Russian President Putin stated over the weekend that he believes the war with Ukraine could end soon. President Trump has also said recently that he thinks the conflict is nearly over. CBS News reported from Kyiv that many in Ukraine do not agree with those assessments.
The IndependentRussia Launches Large Daytime Drone Attack on Ukraine
Russia sent nearly 200 drones toward Ukraine on Wednesday in a daylight assault on infrastructure, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack occurred hours after President Trump said he believes the war is getting very close to ending. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky re…
Military.comFamilies of Two Americans Held in China for Over a Decade Hope for Progress at Trump-Xi Meeting
The families of Dawn Michelle Hunt and Nelson Wells Jr., each detained in China since 2014, are seeking their release during the upcoming summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The meeting marks the first visit by a U.S. president to China sin…
rte.ieTrump's Three-Day Ukraine Ceasefire Ends as Both Sides Report Fresh Drone Attacks and Strikes
Russian strikes killed at least four people in Ukraine and damaged energy facilities and apartment buildings after a three-day ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump ended on May 11, 2026. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated there were no specifics on ending the conflic…
news.google.comUS President Says Decision on UK Prime Minister's Future Is Not for Him
The US president was asked whether the UK prime minister should remain in office. He responded that the matter was up to the prime minister. The exchange was captured during an interview with a Sky News reporter.
The Independent85-Year-Old French Widow of US Veteran Detained 16 Days in Immigration Custody
An 85-year-old French woman married to a deceased U.S. military veteran was arrested in Alabama on April 1 for an alleged visa overstay. She spent 16 days in a federal immigration detention facility in Louisiana before being released and returned to France. The French foreign min…
tass.comSouth Korean President to Meet U.S. Treasury Secretary Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
The South Korean president will hold a meeting with the visiting U.S. Treasury secretary on Wednesday to discuss tariffs and other bilateral issues. The talks come one day before the U.S. official travels to China for a summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinp…
Draft Nuclear Text Addresses Iran's Enriched Uranium Stockpile
Iranian sources reject Western media reports of any deal to transfer or remove enriched nuclear material from the country. The draft text contains no such provision, according to officials close to the negotiating team. Tehran has separately indicated readiness to downblend highl…
al-monitor.comModi to Visit UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy on Five-Nation Tour Starting May 15
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy from May 15-20. The trip comes as higher oil prices strain India's foreign currency reserves amid the Middle East crisis. Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Na…
The BbcBosnia Peace Envoy Christian Schmidt Steps Down
Christian Schmidt announced his departure from the role of international high representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a position he has held since 2021. His office stated that he made a personal decision to conclude his service to the implementation of peace. The move raises qu…
asiaone.comIran Submits Counterproposal to End War With US and Israel as It Maintains Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Iran delivered its response to a U.S. proposal via Pakistan on Sunday while maintaining a fragile ceasefire. President Donald Trump immediately rejected the terms as totally unacceptable. Iranian officials defended their demands as legitimate and generous, even as European nation…
The IndependentRussia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violating 72-Hour Ceasefire
The U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine expired on Monday after both sides reported violations during the 72-hour period. Ukrainian authorities said Russian strikes killed at least two people in civilian areas while Russia's Defense Ministry reported more than 1,00…
winnipegfreepress.comFrench President Co-Hosts Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
The French president is in Nairobi co-hosting the Africa Forward Summit with Kenya’s president. The visit includes opening remarks delivered in Swahili before English. The summit brings together leaders to discuss Africa-related topics.
The IndependentInternational Envoy for Bosnia to Step Down After Nearly Five Years
German diplomat Christian Schmidt is stepping down as the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, the top international envoy overseeing peace implementation. His office announced the decision on Monday. Schmidt will remain in the role until a successor is selected.
rferl.orgChristian Schmidt to Step Down as High Representative for Bosnia-Herzegovina
Christian Schmidt, the top international envoy to Bosnia-Herzegovina charged with guiding the country to a stable postwar future, is leaving his post. The departure ends his tenure overseeing efforts to steer the country toward stability decades after the Bosnian war. @business r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFrance Says It No Longer Views Africa as Its Backyard
Officials stated that France no longer sees African nations as a region where business leaders received guaranteed contracts or where it could influence governments. The statement declares that this era ended in 2017. The remarks were reported by @FirstSquawk on May 10, 2026.
Al JazeeraPutin Says Russia-Ukraine War May Be Coming to an End
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the war with Ukraine may be approaching an end while blaming the West for prolonging the conflict. His comments followed Victory Day events in Moscow and came during a three-day United States-backed ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine…
The IndependentRussia Holds Victory Day Parade in Moscow
Russia conducted one of its most limited Victory Day parades in years on Saturday in Red Square, citing threats from Ukraine. A U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire and prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine took effect for the commemorations marking the 81st anniversary of victor…
The Sydney Morning HeraldTrump Says Russia and Ukraine Agreed to Three-Day Ceasefire Starting May 9
President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 coinciding with Victory Day, including a suspension of all kinetic activity and a prisoner swap of 1,000 from each side. No immediate comment came from either country. The announcement…
BbcTrump and Lula Hold Three-Hour White House Meeting, Agree to Negotiate Trade Disputes
The U.S. and Brazilian presidents discussed trade disagreements and other issues during a private Oval Office meeting on Thursday. Trump called the encounter "very good" and described Lula as "dynamic," while the Brazilian leader said he left "very satisfied." The two sides agree…
thehindu.comNorth Korea Says It Is Not Bound by Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
North Korea's representative to the United Nations stated that the country is not bound by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty under any circumstances. The statement was released as a review conference for the treaty is under way at U.N. headquarters. South Korea's foreign minis…
dnaindia.comTrump to Host Brazil President Lula at White House
President Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet at the White House on Thursday. The two leaders plan to discuss security, trade and critical minerals. The meeting follows a period of tensions between the United States and Brazil.
thehindu.comUN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk to Visit South Korea Next Week, First Trip in 11 Years
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk will begin a three-day official visit to South Korea on Tuesday, the first by a U.N. human rights chief in 11 years. He is scheduled to meet Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and discuss strengthening cooperation as Seoul aims…
National ReviewTrump Says Iran Agreed Not to Develop Nuclear Weapon
President Trump stated that the United States and Iran have held very good talks in recent days and that Iran has agreed it will not have a nuclear weapon. The comments follow months of indirect negotiations that one account described as resembling the structure of the 2015 Iran…
france24.comU.S. Should Offer Iran Incentives Alongside Pressure in Nuclear Talks
A Foreign Affairs article argues that the United States must combine incentives with pressure to prevent Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons. The piece states that any future agreement should include mutual accountability measures for Washington. The authors call for a balanced ap…
upi.comIran Mission to UN Says Ending War and Lifting Maritime Blockade Is Only Solution
The Iran Mission to the United Nations stated that the only solution to the current situation is an end to the war and the lifting of the maritime blockade. It accused the United States of using the concept of "Freedom of Navigation" to advance its own agenda. The mission urged o…
thehindubusinessline.comFarmer Says Iran Conflict Raises Fuel Costs and Disrupts British Crop Planting
A participant in the television series Clarkson's Farm said the conflict with Iran has driven up fuel prices, preventing fieldwork and crop sowing on her Derbyshire farm. The comments came as President Trump signaled his military campaign against Iran could end if Tehran accepts…
thesouthafrican.com448 Former European Officials Urge EU to Sanction Israel Over West Bank Housing Plans
An open letter signed by 448 former diplomats and officials, including Josep Borrell and Guy Verhofstadt, calls for immediate EU action against the E1 project in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli government plans to publish a tender on June 1 for housing up to 15,000 settlers.…
nbcnews.comMacron Sings, Pashinyan Plays Drums at Armenian State Dinner
French President Emmanuel Macron performed a song at a state dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums. The event occurred during Macron's state visit to Yerevan on May 4, 2026. It preceded the first bilateral summit between the European U…
EuronewsEU and US Negotiators Meet on Tariffs for European Cars
EU and US trade officials are convening for discussions aimed at resolving tensions after President Trump threatened to increase tariffs on EU-made cars. The threats stem from allegations of EU non-compliance with a bilateral trade agreement signed last year. European leaders exp…
koreatimes.co.krIran Launches Missiles and Drones at Fujairah Oil Facility in UAE
The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting missiles and drones from Iran, with a fire erupting at an oil refinery in Fujairah that injured three Indian nationals. The incident occurred amid fragile ceasefire in the US-Israel war on Iran, escalating tensions in the Strait of H…
japantoday.comJapanese PM Takaichi Meets Australian PM; Protesters Rally Against Constitutional Changes
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra, focusing on energy security and defense cooperation. The low-key visit followed large protests in Japan against proposed revisions to the country's pacifist constitution…
france24.comFrench Trade Minister Forissier Addresses US Relations Challenges and EU-US Agreement Implementation
French Trade Minister Forissier described the US relationship as sometimes difficult to follow during an appearance on BBG TV. He emphasized France's efforts to build a strong, predictable relationship with the US. Forissier also noted that France must implement the EU-US Agreeme…
EuronewsRussia Announces Victory Day Ceasefire, Says It Will Strike Kyiv if Violated
Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for May 8-9 to mark Victory Day, warning of a massive missile strike on Kyiv if disrupted. Ukraine's president countered with an earlier truce starting May 5-6. Recent attacks killed civilians on both sides amid ongoing conflict.
france24.comCanada Attends European Political Community Summit
Canada has become the first non-European country to participate in a European Political Community summit, held in Yerevan, Armenia. The move aims to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties amid shifts in U.S. policy. Officials dismissed suggestions of pursuing full EU membership due…