(2026-05-15). In Scathing Ruling, Judge Blocks DOJ from Obtaining Medical Data for Trans Youth. truthout.org In a scathing ruling released Wednesday night, federal judge Mary McElroy — a Trump appointee — condemned Department of Justice lawyers for misrepresenting facts to multiple federal courts in an effort to obtain the names and medical records of transgender youth at Rhode Island Hospital. McElroy accused DOJ attorneys outright of "subterfuge," found that a senior DOJ official had made sworn… |
(2026-05-15). Xi, Trump agree to strengthen communication, coordination on international, regional issues: China. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional issues, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Friday. | The two leaders held an "in-depth exchange of views" on major issues concerning both countries and the world and reached a series of "new common understandings," a ministry spokesperson said, according to a statement, as Trump made the first visit by a US president to China since 2017. | Xi and Trump also met last year on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Busan, South Korea.
(2026-05-15). "UFO" disclosures distraction: real Deep State war centers on JFK and MKULTRA files. infobrics.org As the press and public obsess over "UFO" revelations, a parallel controversy involving Tulsi Gabbard, alleged CIA document seizures and surviving MKULTRA files is escalating. The episode reflects a broader crisis of trust, secrecy and factional conflict within the American state apparatus under Trump.
(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). Oil rises after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices gained more than 1% after President Donald Trump said he would not be much more patient with Iran and as concerns persisted over ship attacks and seizures despite Tehran saying about 30 vessels had passed through the Strait of Hormuz. | Brent crude oil futures rose $1.32, or 1.25%, to $107.04 a barrel by 0425 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.33, or 1.31%, to $102.50. | For the week, Brent has climbed nearly 6%, while WTI has jumped more than 7%, on uncertainty over the shaky ceasefire ‚Å in the Iran conflict. | "I am…
(2026-05-15). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-14). Chinese, U.S. presidents agree on new vision for bilateral ties in Beijing talks. ecns.cn In a meeting closely watched by the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday agreed on a new vision of building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability.
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). China hosts Trump at Temple of Heaven; Hong Kong sushi parasite video: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. The message China wants to send by hosting Trump at Temple of Heaven…
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). Did Trump Come to Beijing to Beg for Help from His Enemy? unitedworldint.com On the US president's visit to China. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China U.S. President Trump arrived in Beijing accompanied by political representatives and a massive group of CEOs (leaders of 17 companies). Welcomed at the airport with a large and warm ceremony, Trump met with Xi Jinping and his delegation this morning at …
(2026-05-15). Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday, touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started. | Trump's visit to America's main strategic and economic rival, the first by a US president since his last trip in 2017, aimed for tangible results to beef up his dented approval ratings ahead of crucial midterm elections. | The summit was filled with pageantry, from grand receptions with goose-stepping soldiers to lavish banquets and private tours of a secret garden, while Trump repeatedly he…
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). Agent Orange to visit China, hat in hand! indybay.org POTUS 47 Donald Trump will be arriving in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, May 14. The Western "Corporate-bin-Laden" media is full of NeoLiberal/Imperialist spin on how Donald (aka "TACO") Trump will try to pressure China into a moderating voice in getting Tehran to accept the American "peace" plan for ending the illegal Zionist-US War on Iran. The reality is, for Mr. WHO(White House Occupier), that'll happen when Pigs Fly!
(2026-05-15). US President Donald Trump arrives in China to a rousing welcome. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday May 13, 2026 arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing where senior officials and hundreds of school students were present to greet him.
(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). 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). Trump regime symbolically targets 94-year-old Raúl Castro. thecanary.co 
As Donald Trump's far-right regime keeps tightening the longstanding US stranglehold on Cuba, revolutionary and ex-president Raúl Castro has now become a symbolic target — at the age of 94. Castro's brother Fidel was a man the West loved to hate as he resisted US-led efforts to retake control of Cuba after its 1959 revolution. […] | By
(2026-05-15). Pro-Gaza activist seeks to reopen case over Trump influence claim. al-monitor.com Lawyers for a prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader requested Friday that US immigration authorities terminate their push to deport him, alleging the Trump administration "secretly engineered" the outcome of his case.US President Trump has championed the effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil who was arrested by undercover federal agents in March 2025, one of the first detentions of foreigners linked to pro-Palestinian activity in the United States.
(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 …
(2026-05-15). More complications arise in the Trump Universe. strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Ruling the world is a tricky business | The top story last week, at least in te…
(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). Australian Liberal leader launches tirade against immigrants in budget reply. wsws.org The speech was a political signal that amid its crisis, the opposition Liberal-National Coalition is turning to a fascistic, Trump-style "Australia First" appeal.
(2026-05-15). Trump goes to Beijing as Washington faces a changed world. mronline.org 
Trump will bring with him a delegation from the biggest U.S. banks, tech firms, manufacturers and financial monopolies: Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, BlackRock's Larry Fink, Blackstone's Stephen Schwarzman, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, Visa CEO Ryan McInerney, Meta executive Dina Powell McCormick, and others.
(2026-05-15). One Nation under Trump: Pauline MAGA moment. independentaustralia.net 
(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.
(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). The FBI Has Established a "Payback Squad" to Target Trump Foes — Report. truthout.org The FBI has reportedly established a team of agents, informally known as a "payback squad," that is tasked with pursuing investigations (and eventually charges) against individuals perceived to be the political enemies of President Donald Trump. NOTUS reported on the details of the so-called payback squad, citing four individuals with knowledge of its existence… |