(2026-05-14). Headlines for May 14, 2026. democracynow.org Xi Jinping Warns U.S. of Potential "Conflict" over Taiwan After Beijing Summit with Trump, Senate Narrowly Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution for Seventh Time, Children Among the Dead as Israel Continues Bombing Lebanon Despite Ceasefire, Israeli Police Kill Palestinian Attempting to Scale West Bank Wall to Find Work, Study Finds Israel Increased Attacks on Gaza After Halting Strikes on Iran, Judge Temporarily Blocks U.S. Sanctions Against U.N. Expert on Occupied Palestinian Territories, Israeli Prime Minister Claims He Made "Secret" Visit to the UAE in March, U.S. Senate Votes to Confirm…
(2026-05-14). What Should We Call It? US Israel War on Nations and Peoples of Iran, Lebanon and Middle East Region. fightbackbetter.com 
Folks have referred to this war of aggression against Iran that was started by US and Israel as "Trump's War",…
(2026-05-14). 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). Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose on Thursday, with markets focusing on the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to see if it will yield any positive result on the Iran war, which has significantly disrupted global oil supply. | Aside from trade matters, Trump is expected to encourage China to convince Tehran to make a deal with Washington to end the conflict, but analysts doubt that Xi will be willing to push its long-time strategic partner too hard. | Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel by 0250 GMT…
(2026-05-14). Xi-Trump meeting to begin in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday morning.
(2026-05-14). Trump's trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals. scmp.com The business executives accompanying US President Donald Trump on his state visit to Beijing this week are the wealthiest such delegation to visit China — holding a combined personal net worth of over US$1 trillion — an indication of continued interest in the country's lucrative market despite strained bilateral ties. | With Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's last-minute addition to the delegation, 17 executives from the technology, finance, aerospace and semiconductor sectors have joined Trump, who landed…
(2026-05-14). Xi holds talks with Trump in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with US President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). 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!
(2026-05-14). China's Xi signals trade progress as 'biggest summit' with Trump begins. geo.tv 
The scene as US President Donald Trump participates in events at the Great Hall of the People and does a greeting with the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, May 14, 2026. — Reuters First visit to China by US president since 2017.Xi: trade talks have…
(2026-05-14). Xi, Trump visit Temple of Heaven. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). Xi Warns Trump of Potential "Conflict" over Taiwan in Beijing Summit on Iran, Trade, Tech & More. democracynow.org 
U.S. President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a highly anticipated summit with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping. It is the first U.S. state visit to China since 2017, during Trump's first administration. Trade, the Iran war, artificial intelligence and the fate of Taiwan are some of the issues being discussed, although it's not clear if any new agreements are likely. Trump traveled to China with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, along with a delegation of top U.S. executives including Apple CEO Tim Cook, Elon Musk of Tesla…
(2026-05-14). U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for state visit to China. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit to China. This is the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost nine years and Trump's second since November 2017.
(2026-05-14). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Trump. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Thursday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-14). Xi says China-U.S. economic, trade ties mutually beneficial. ecns.cn China-U.S. economic ties are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday when holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.
(2026-05-14). Trump says looking forward to 'big discussion' with President Xi. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said here Thursday that he looks forward to a "big discussion" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2026-05-14). Are Democrats trying to out-hawk Trump on China to spite him? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-14). Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war. wsws.org The US president seemed to channel the obliviousness of the French monarchy or the Russian tsar on the eve of their revolutionary overthrow.
(2026-05-14). The indictment of David Morens and the threat posed by the hantavirus: A discussion with Peter Daszak. wsws.org Peter Daszak is a British-born zoologist and disease ecologist best known for his work on emerging zoonotic diseases and for leading the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance. Because EcoHealth had funded and collaborated with the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Daszak became a target of the Trump administration and others who promoted the false "Wuhan lab leak" narrative of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-05-14). Rolling Ultimatums Don't Make Strategy. fpif.org When President Trump warned that the Iran ceasefire was "
(2026-05-14). U.S. business leaders express confidence in Chinese market. ecns.cn A high-profile business delegation comprising top U.S. executives from sectors including technology, finance, aviation and agriculture arrived in Beijing on Wednesday as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's entourage. The delegation's presence signals that commercial ties binding the two economies remain too deep to sever, economists and business executives said.
(2026-05-14). Trump's release of confidential UFO files aims to distract voters from greater issues. infobrics.org Celestial phenomena explain the newly unlocked footage.
(2026-05-14). Trump Weakened FEMA, and a Black St. Louis Neighborhood Is Paying the Price. capitalbnews.org 
ST. LOUIS — The tapping sound drew Jeffrey Bingham to his front window. Outside, the world was folding in on itself. Trees bent sideways. Power lines snapped. Across the street, a two-story brick house crumbled and disappeared instantly. Then his windows blew and the front door ripped open. He ran for the basement as pressure …
(2026-05-14). Xi Jinping welcomes Donald Trump with ceremony ahead of high-stakes meeting. aljazeera.com Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks. Tariffs, competitio…
(2026-05-14). Trump Says He Doesn't Care "Even a Little Bit" About People's Finances. portside.org Trump Says He Doesn't Care "Even a Little Bit" About People's Finances |
(2026-05-14). Xi rolls out red carpet for Trump – PLA marches, children cheer for POTUS' 1st visit in 9 years. hindustantimes.com Xi Jinping rolls out the red carpet for Donald Trump at Beijing's Great Hall of the People, with PLA honour guards and children waving Chinese and U.S. flags. Behind the grand symbolism, the Trump—Xi summit is billed as a make‚Äëor‚Äëbreak meeting that could reshape global warfare, trade and tech rivalries.
(2026-05-14). Mr. Trump goes to Beijing: No Progress likely on Hormuz. juancole.com
(2026-05-13). Trump lands in China for Xi summit as Tehran-Washington ceasefire teeters. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport during his visit to the country, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026. — Reuters | Trump and Xi set to hold series of talks May 14-15.Nvidia's Huang added to trip last minute, source…