President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with discussions expected to cover trade disputes, Taiwan tensions, and broader US-China relations.
The improvement of the drainage system along Bonifacio Drive in Manila is set to be completed by Friday, ahead of its target deadline and the start of the rainy season. Public Works and Highways secretary Vince Dizon announced the completion.
An Epstein survivor, Roza, testified about sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of the prolific pedophile while he was under house arrest, criticizing federal officials for revealing her identity and demanding accountability from the justice system.
President Trump is reportedly considering resuming limited military attacks on Iran while not ruling out diplomacy, with discussions also focusing on a potential naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to cut off Iranian revenue. The UK has stated it will not join Trump's proposed blockade of Iran's ports.
Analysts suggest that temporary truces in the Russia-Ukraine war have become performative diplomatic tools rather than preludes to lasting settlements, a trend observed under Trump's influence.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that its presidential nomination form for the 2027 elections will cost N60 million. The party also released the timetable for its primaries, confirming they will be held on May 29 and utilize an 'open secret ballot' system.
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan met with a US delegation to discuss operational and legal issues related to the implementation of the "Trump Route" (TRIPP).
The Trump administration is criticized for undermining the fight against public corruption, having pardoned at least 15 former elected officials and co-conspirators with corruption offenses in the past year.
US intelligence reports indicate that ten weeks of conflict, referred to as 'Trump's war,' have cost the United States $29 billion but have barely weakened Iran's military, with its missile power largely intact.