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.
Several countries, including the Czech Republic, Romania, the US, and Poland, reported rising annual inflation rates for April. While some regions saw specific price shifts like increased fuel costs or grocery prices, the overall trend indicated an upward movement in inflation.
US lawmakers, including Rep. Rosa DeLauro, questioned Pentagon officials and the Defense Secretary in Congress regarding the escalating costs, reportedly $29 billion, of American military involvement or a potential war against Iran. The discussions focused on the defense expenditures related to these operations.
The United States returned two rare, ancient coins to Israel following a joint investigation into antiquities theft. One coin depicted the Temple's menorah, and the other was minted in ancient Ashkelon.
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.
A CNN report alleged that the CIA "facilitated" the assassination of a Sinaloa Cartel operative in Mexico, prompting strong denials from both US and Mexican officials. Both governments rejected claims of a secret US assassination campaign against cartels, despite the report detailing CIA involvement in deadly attacks.
Greece is set to pass a new consumer protection law in June aimed at safeguarding consumers from abusive banking behaviors. This legislative action seeks to address concerns regarding unfair practices by financial institutions.
Almost five years after launching its digital bank Chase in the UK, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is preparing to roll out its consumer banking services across Europe, beginning with Germany.
Senior officials from China and the United States concluded their latest round of trade talks in Seoul in less than four hours, marking the briefest session since discussions began last year, ahead of an upcoming leaders' summit.
A US-based doctor was rescued from a mob in Oyo, Nigeria, after his SUV was set ablaze due to a false kidnapping alarm, which police attributed to a misunderstanding.
The Panama Canal is experiencing a surge in demand for priority passage, with shipowners paying millions for faster transit, as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz reroute energy cargoes from the US Gulf to Asia.
Meta employees in its US offices have launched protests against the company's implementation of new mouse-tracking technology. This software, designed to monitor employee activity, has sparked significant backlash among staff.
Multiple international reports, citing US intelligence, indicate that Iran still possesses the majority of its missile arsenal and mobile launchers despite recent regional conflicts. This suggests Iran maintains significant military capabilities in the Middle East.
China's large fishing fleet operating off the coast of Argentina has become a new US-Chinese hotspot, raising significant international concern. The presence of the mega-fleet has sparked suspicion and scrutiny.
State-of-the-art US military aircraft known as “nuke sniffers” have been recorded surveying the wreckage scene twice over the last year, once on August 28, 2025, and again on February 6, 2026.
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).
Despite continued economic growth, the U.S. job market remains difficult, particularly for recent college graduates, as hiring has slowed and the labor market operates under new dynamics.