(2026-05-16). Trump says looking forward to hosting Xi in Washington, D.C. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is willing to continue to maintain sincere and in-depth communication with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and warmly looks forward to hosting Xi in Washington, D.C.
(2026-05-16). Trump wraps up China visit, leaves Beijing. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing on Friday afternoon, concluding his state visit to China.
(2026-05-16). Xi, Trump have private meeting in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing.
(2026-05-16). Xi, Trump reach series of new common understandings: China's foreign ministry. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning the two countries and the world and reached a series of new common understandings, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.
(2026-05-16). Xi, Trump have private meeting at Zhongnanhai in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing. | The meeting came before Trump concluded his state visit to China and a day after the two leaders held formal talks.
(2026-05-16). Araghchi: BRICS look at Iran with Different Eyes after "American Failure" juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The BRICS (a broad geopolitical group including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates) held a summit for foreign ministers in New Delhi on May 14-15 that was overshadowed by the relatively fruitless Trump meeting with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Iran, which attended as an observer, was naturally a big subject of conversation. | The Hormuz blockade is affecting different BRICS countries differently. India, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia and Indonesia are suffering with high energy and gasol…
(2026-05-16). Trump seeks $1.7 billion taxpayer payout for allies and January 6 fascists. wsws.org The proposed fund would be overseen by a commission, subject to removal by Trump, with no obligation to disclose how more than $1 billion is awarded.
(2026-05-16). Trump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed. aljazeera.com US and Nigerian forces carry out a joint operation against the commander, who was deemed a 'global terrorist' in 2023.
(2026-05-16). Slashing Climate, Weather and Ocean Research to Pay for 32 Hours of Iran War. juancole.com ( The recently proposed budget from the Trump administration includes a $1.6 billion cut to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The reduction would eliminate NOAA climate, weather and ocean res…
(2026-05-16). Trump says Isis second in command Abu-Bilal 'eliminated from battlefield'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ‚ÄåIsis globally, had been eliminated in an operation conducted by US and Nigerian forces. | "Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a ‚Å meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the ‚Äåmost active terrorist in the world from the battlefield," Trump said in ‚Äåa ‚Äåpost on Truth Social.
(2026-05-15). Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump poses for photos with China's President Xi Jinping during a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. — AFPXi warns mishandling of Taiwan issue could lead to conflict.Iran war 'should have never happened', Beijing says.Leaders meet for tea and…
(2026-05-15). Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump is greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026. — ReutersXi calls visit a milestone.Trump touts Boeing deal.China urges lasting Iran ceasefire.BEIJING: President Donald Trump said he had made "fantastic…
(2026-05-15). Trump and his CEOs want China's business — but has Asia moved on? scmp.com US President Donald Trump's landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In the latest instalment of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, we explore the massive upswing in capital expenditures across Asia that is driving a broad shift in economic power. | When US President Donald Trump made his…
(2026-05-15). Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, US State Dept says. tribune.com.pk 
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire declared by United States President Donald Trump on April 16 by another 45 days, the US State Department said on Friday. | "The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress," State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott said. | The State Department described Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington on Thursday and Friday as "highly productive" and said negotiations would resume on June 2 and June 3. | Read More: Israeli minister announces illegal settlement plans in Lebanon, displacements in Gaza, West Bank | The talks…
(2026-05-15). China: Presidentes Xi Jinping y Donald Trump dialogan a pequeña escala. radiohc.cu El presidente chino, Xi Jinping, y el mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump, sostuvieron este viernes un encuentro informal, a pequeña escala, en el último día de la visita del republicano al gigante asiático. | Luego de este diálogo, ambos tendrán un almuerzo de trabajo que, según lo previsto, será el último punto de la agenda de Trump en China. | La víspera, ambos sostuvieron conversaciones oficiales en La Habana y acordaron impulsar una relación estratégica estable y constructiva entre los dos países. | Xi ofreció una ceremonia de bienvenida y un banquete oficial a Trump, y ambos jefes de Estado también reco…
(2026-05-15). Headlines for May 15, 2026. democracynow.org House Narrowly Rejects Latest War Powers Resolution to End Trump's Attacks on Iran, CENTCOM Commander Denies U.S. Killed Civilians in Iran: "No Way That We Can Corroborate That", Iran's Foreign Minister Asks BRICS Nations to Unite Against U.S. "Bullying", Trump Departs China Without Agreements on Taiwan, Iran or Strait of Hormuz, CIA Chief Travels to Havana as Cuba's Oil Reserves Run Dry Amid U.S. Fuel Blockade, UNICEF Says Israeli Attacks Have Killed or Wounded 59 Children in a Week, Despite Ceasefire Deal, Israeli Nationalists March Through Jerusalem's Old City, C…
(2026-05-15). America's most powerful CEOs don't have much to show from their China trip so far. tribune.com.pk 
With red-carpet treatment, selfies and culinary diplomacy, America's richest and most powerful executives – from Tesla's Elon Musk to Nvidia's Jensen Huang – sought to rekindle business ties with China this week at a leadership summit in Beijing. | But as US President Donald Trump flew out of Beijing on Friday afternoon, there was little clarity on what the summit delivered for the business delegation that was travelling with the president. | The presence of a group of some of the most powerful US corporate leaders – representing companies like Apple, Meta, Boeing, Cargill and Goldma…
(2026-05-15). Mysterious Chinese SUV With Massive Roof Featured In Trump Motorcade In Beijing. twz.com 
An especially large The unusual SUVs were first spotted as Trump's motorcade moved throu…
(2026-05-15). Xi holds welcome banquet for Trump. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held a banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to welcome U.S. President Donald Trump on his state visit to China.
(2026-05-15). Five takeaways from Trump and Xi's superpower summit. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-05-15). Why China didn't hand Trump a breakthrough on Iran. al-monitor.com Trump's landmark three-day visit to China — the first for a US president since 2017 — included plenty of fanfare, flattery and awkward selfies but failed to produce deals or breakthroughs on Iran.
(2026-05-15). Why Marco Rubio's name changed before his entry to China? ummid.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in China Wednesday May 13, 2026 along with Donald Trump onboard Air Force 1 — the US President's official carrier, but not before his name changed.
(2026-05-15). Fact check: Trump and Obama did not get differing receptions during their state visits to China. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple accounts were sharing a video on the social media platform X since May 13, 2026, comparing the reception given to United States President Donald Trump during his state visit to China with that of his predecessor Barack Obama. However, the clip is actually from the latter's visit to China for the G20 Summit in 2016, which was not a state visit. | Trump arrived in Beijing, China, on May 13, 2026, for a state visit. He was greeted by officials at Beijing Capital Airport to begin high-stakes meetings with President Xi Jinping regarding trade and international issues, including Iran, trade, and Taiwan. | X…
(2026-05-15). How Trump's New Counterterrorism Strategy Puts You at Risk. theintercept.com 
the Trump administration last week unveiled its " The brainchild of National Security Council official Sebastian Gorka, the "Counterterrorism Strategy" weaves…
(2026-05-15). Rep. Jared Golden Joins GOP to Block House Iran War Powers Resolution Yet Again. truthout.org Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden was the target of fresh ire late Thursday after casting his party's sole vote against a war powers resolution in the US House aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's disastrous war against Iran. Though Golden, who is not seeking reelection this year, was an original cosponsor of the resolution ( H.Con.Res.75) offered by fellow Democratic Rep. |
(2026-05-15). Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing.
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(2026-05-15). Plainfield Mayor Mapp Borrows Trump Playbook Move Falsely Smearing Candidate Dr. Adam Hamawy. fightbackbetter.com Mayor Adrian Mapp of Plainfield NJ hopes to win the Democratic Primary for nomination to become the party's Congressional District…
(2026-05-15). There is a long history of members of Congress calling out Israel's nuclear arsenal. It is now time to take action. mondoweiss.net 
Rep. Joaquin Castro's recent letter calling on the Trump administration to acknowledge Israel's nuclear arsenal joins a long history of members of Congress addressing the taboo topic. It is now time to take action and end the official silence.
(2026-05-15). Autocracy, Confusion and Teaching History Part Two. scheerpost.com Jim Mamer ScheerPost History is not old, especially with people still living with its consequences. Delicia Turner Sonnenberg Comments on Directing August Wilson's Fences 2026 Part One Available Here Part one of Autocracy, Confusion and Teaching History dealt with how the Trump Administration has fostered an atmosphere of political chaos within which they have attacked …