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The White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping. The accord highlights the waterway's critical role in global oil supply and trade.
Russia struck Kyiv with more than 670 attack drones and 56 missiles overnight, killing at least three people and wounding 40, including two children. The attack hit six districts of the capital and six surrounding areas, as well as ports in Odesa and railway infrastructure. President Zelenskyy said the scale of the assault showed Russia did not believe the war was near an end.
Nepal denied the US permission to test a drone near Mount Everest, while Chinese drones have been operating there since 2024, exposing the Himalayan nation's predicament as a theater for superpower tech competition. The incident placed Nepal between Washington and Beijing, with both sides using Everest to demonstrate advanced drone technology.
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on May 11 that mishandling the Taiwan issue would put US-China relations at serious risk, according to Xinhua. The warning comes amid heightened tensions and ahead of important bilateral talks. Beijing urged Washington to uphold the One-China principle and avoid provocative actions.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed hopes for improved bilateral relations at a pivotal summit on Thursday. The meeting could shape the next chapter of US-China ties and impact the war in Iran.
Former US President Donald Trump has declared that US-China relations will become better than ever, a surprising remark from the leader who started a trade war with Beijing. The statement draws global attention as Trump campaigns for the 2026 presidency.
China's President Xi Jinping called for more cooperation with the United States, saying shared interests now surpass bilateral differences. The statement was seen as a conciliatory signal amid trade and geopolitical tensions.
The BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi on May 14-15 takes place against the backdrop of the Iran war and President Trump's state visit to Beijing. While the agenda focuses on economic cooperation and health challenges, the Iran crisis and internal differences are expected to dominate the discussions. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is absent due to hosting Trump, underscoring the geopolitical tensions within the bloc.
Ahead of the U.S.-China summit in Beijing, experts say President Trump is under intense pressure from Middle East conflicts and falling approval ratings. Meanwhile, President Xi holds the upper hand as China's economy has adapted to tariffs. The meeting comes as trade relations are at a decades-low and energy prices spiral due to the Iran conflict.
