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Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet in Beijing to discuss host of key issues
Updated : May 15, 2026

‘Referring to the tremendous damage…’: Trump says he 100% agrees with Xi that US is in decline

Trump said Xi was not referring to "the incredible rise that the United States has displayed to the world during the 16 spectacular months of the Trump Administration".

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing for the US-China talks
Updated : May 14, 2026

Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing; US-China delegation level talks begin

Following the ceremony, the China-US delegation level talks began with Xi Jinping and Donald Trump leading their respective groups of representatives.

The surge comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia following the US-Israel conflict with Iran, which has disrupted global energy markets.
Updated : May 12, 2026

US inflation climbs to 3-year peak amid West Asia oil shock, conflict

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.8% year-on-year in April, accelerating from 3.3% in March, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed.

A major criticism of the scheme is that it was created through executive action rather than legislation passed by Congress.
Updated : May 11, 2026

No buyers for Trump’s gold card? Why wealthy foreigners are hesitant about the visa scheme

According to government filings cited in multiple reports, only 338 requests for the Gold Card had been submitted, with just 165 applicants paying the non-refundable $15,000 processing fee.

Much of Rubin’s criticism was directed at Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir, whom he described as attempting to outmanoeuvre Washington through diplomacy and mediation efforts. 
Updated : May 10, 2026

‘A ***** to use and discard...’: Former Pentagon official slams Pakistan, Asim Munir

He also criticised Trump’s understanding of the India-Pakistan conflict, referring to the US President’s earlier remarks describing Kashmir as a “thousand-year dispute.” Rubin suggested such statements reflected historical ignorance and could embolden Islamabad into believing it has diplomatic leverage in Washington. 

Public interest in UFOs surged after the Pentagon confirmed the authenticity of several military videos showing unexplained aerial encounters recorded by Navy pilots.
Updated : May 8, 2026

Are we alone? What Pentagon's never-seen-before files on UFO, aliens disclose

One widely discussed file details an FBI interview with a drone pilot from September 2023. The pilot reported seeing a “linear object” emitting an intense light in the sky, bright enough to reveal “bands within the light” before it vanished. 

Donald Trump's 10% global tariffs were 'invalid', said a three-judge panel
Updated : May 8, 2026

‘Unauthorised by law’: US court rules Trump’s 10% tariffs illegal

The split three-judge panel said the 10% worldwide tariffs were “invalid” and “unauthorised by law”, finding that Trump had exceeded the tariff authority granted to the president by Congress under Section 122.

Iran says it is prepared to provide aid to ships stranded in Hormuz
Updated : May 7, 2026

Iran says it’s prepared to offer maritime, technical, medical aid to ships in Hormuz; reviews US proposal

Iran's Ports and Maritime Organisation said it is committed to ensuring safe and sustainable maritime traffic in one of the world's most strategically important waterways.

Iran and US are closing in on one-page memo, says report
Updated : May 6, 2026

Will the US-Iran war end soon? White House signals breakthrough

US-Iran war: Two US officials said Trump’s decision to halt a new operation in the Strait of Hormuz and maintain the fragile ceasefire was influenced by progress in talks.

Sergio Gor says 12 Indian companies will invest $20 billion in the US
Updated : May 6, 2026

Indian companies to invest $20 billion in the US across sectors: Sergio Gor

At the SelectUSA Investment Summit held at National Harbour in Maryland, several Indian companies announced investments across sectors including aerospace and defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence.

Donald Trump says Project Freedom announced to rescue ships in Hormuz has been paused
Updated : May 6, 2026

‘Project Freedom’ to rescue ships in Hormuz paused; Trump cites US-Iran deal progress

US-Iran war: Marco Rubio later told reporters that the US had achieved its military objectives since launching the campaign on February 28 alongside Israel, and declared that Operation Epic Fury has concluded.

Fresh attacks in Gulf despite US and Iran's ceasefire
Updated : May 5, 2026

Fresh attack in Gulf: Is the US-Iran truce under threat?

Several merchant ships reported explosions or fires. The US said it destroyed six small Iranian military boats, and an oil port in the United Arab Emirates was set on fire by Iranian missiles. 

Trump announces Project Freedom to free ships stranded in Hormuz
Updated : May 4, 2026

Donald Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to guide stranded ships out of Hormuz

Trump described Project Freedom as a humanitarian effort on behalf of the United States and Middle Eastern countries, especially Iran.

Buffett’s comments come at a time when retail participation in ultra-short-term options trading has exploded across US markets.
Updated : May 4, 2026

‘Church with a casino attached’: Buffett sounds alarm on rise of market gambling

He argued that while genuine investing still exists, speculative behavior has become far more attractive and widespread in recent years. “If you’re buying one-day options or selling them, that’s not investing, it’s not speculating — it’s gambling,” Buffett said during an interview at the event. 

Trump’s latest comments suggest growing frustration within his administration over what it sees as insufficient compliance by the EU on market access and trade commitments. 
Updated : May 1, 2026

Donald Trump threatens 25% tariff on EU cars, trucks; says Europe violated trade deal

The trade arrangement between the US and the European Union, reached in 2025 after months of negotiations, was designed to prevent a broader transatlantic tariff war and stabilise supply chains already strained by inflation, energy shocks and geopolitical tensions. 

US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady
Updated : Apr 30, 2026

Fed rates remain unchanged but board votes are most divided since 1992

Investors said the split vote and the broader macroeconomic backdrop point to challenges ahead for Kevin Warsh, who is set to replace Powell as chair next month.

King Charles in New York, Kohinoor on the agenda: NYC mayor makes his position clear
Updated : Apr 30, 2026

Zohran Mamdani meets King Charles, says he would push him to return Kohinoor to India

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the event, Mamdani said he would use any private moment with the British monarch to press for the return of the Kohinoor Diamond to India

Donald Trump has spent the equivalent of NASA's annual budget on the Iran war
Updated : Apr 30, 2026

US has now spent a figure equal to NASA’s entire budget for the year on the Iran war

The disclosure came as the Iran war has become a political issue ahead of the US midterm elections, with President Donald Trump’s Republicans facing a difficult fight to hold their House majority.

May 11 refund deadline: How the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling triggered a $166 billion repayment
Updated : Apr 30, 2026

$166 billion to 330,000 importers: Trump's illegal tariff refunds begin around May 11

The first repayments are expected to begin around May 11, according to a court order filed Tuesday in the US Court of International Trade, and the scale of what needs to be returned is staggering

UAE to exit OPEC, OPEC+ on May 1: Will this change oil markets?
Updated : Apr 30, 2026

UAE to exit OPEC on May 1: What does this mean for oil markets, prices and supply?

UAE to exit OPEC: HSBC warned that the exit might weaken OPEC+ discipline and its ability to manage prices over time.

What is OPEC and why does it matter to the oil markets?
Updated : Apr 30, 2026

BT Explainer: OPEC and its role in regulating oil production, prices

UAE exits OPEC: The UAE is the fourth producer to leave OPEC in recent years and the largest by far. Angola left at the start of 2024 over disagreements on production levels.

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