Trump-Xi Summit Puts Taiwan’s Security and US Support Under Close Scrutiny
Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, uncertainty grows about US backing for Taiwan amid arms sales delays and Beijing’s push to make Taiwan a major negotiation point.
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Trump’s Taiwan Policy Raises Questions Ahead of Summit with Xi Jinping
President Trump’s mixed signals on Taiwan ahead of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping fuel uncertainty over Washington’s commitment to the island’s defense.
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Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other as US-Brokered Ceasefire Nears Expiry
Amid rising tensions, Russia and Ukraine traded accusations over ceasefire breaches as US-led truce approaches its end, with no breakthrough in peace talks.
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Nike Faces Lawsuit Over Keeping Tariff Refunds Despite Price Increases
A class-action lawsuit alleges Nike kept millions in tariff refunds while charging consumers higher prices following trade tariffs, seeking to force repayment to buyers.
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Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Justices Over Tariff Ruling, Highlights Division Among His Appointees
Former President Donald Trump publicly condemned a Supreme Court decision invalidating his tariff policy, singling out Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for votes he said harmed the country.
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Iran Sidesteps Nuclear Talks in Response to Latest U.S. Peace Proposal
Iran’s latest reaction to the U.S. peace offer focuses on regional ceasefire and shipping security, avoiding any discussion on its nuclear program.
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China’s April Export Surge Signals Resilience Ahead of U.S.-China Summit
China's exports climbed sharply in April despite global trade tensions and rising costs, reflecting strong external demand before the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting.
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Trump’s China Visit Faces Cooler Reception Amid Iran Conflict and Trade Strains
President Trump’s upcoming trip to China is likely to encounter less warmth and fewer breakthroughs than his first-term visit, complicated by Iran tensions and ongoing trade disputes.
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US Banking Groups Seek Stricter Limits on Stablecoin Yield Rules in CLARITY Act
Major US banking trade associations have urged lawmakers to tighten the CLARITY Act’s rules on stablecoin yields, aiming to fully ban passive interest and prevent competition with traditional banks.
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US Targets Foreign Firms Supplying Arms and Satellite Data to Iran’s Military
The US imposed sanctions on multiple entities across China, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe accused of aiding Iran’s military through satellite imagery and weapons support.
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China Confirms On-Site Support to Pakistan During 2025 India Air Conflict
China officially acknowledged its direct operational support to Pakistan on Pakistani air bases during last year’s India-Pakistan aerial clashes, revealing deployment of Chinese engineers in combat zones.
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Legal Challenges Mount Against Trump-Era Tariffs but Administration Pushes Forward
The U.S. courts have repeatedly struck down tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, yet officials remain committed to enforcing these unpopular trade measures despite legal setbacks.