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Trump heralds 'fantastic future' for US-China as talks begin in Beijing
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Trump heralds 'fantastic future' for US-China as talks begin in Beijing

Trump told Xi it was 'an honor to be your friend' as high-stakes talks began in Beijing on trade, Iran and Taiwan

UAE denies reports of secret Netanyahu visit
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UAE denies reports of secret Netanyahu visit

UAE called reports of a secret Netanyahu visit ‘entirely unfounded’, contradicting Israel's own claims

India hikes gold, silver import duties to 15% to cut demand, save reserves
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India hikes gold, silver import duties to 15% to cut demand, save reserves

The move comes amid a weakening rupee and surging demand for precious metal

Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping
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Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping

Trump landed in Beijing Wednesday for a two-day summit with Xi Jinping covering trade, Iran, Taiwan and AI chips

Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit
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Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit

Trump heads to Beijing demanding China open its markets to US firms, with Elon Musk and Jensen Huang aboard Air Force One for the high-stakes summit.

Trump says he doesn't need China's help on Iran as Tehran tightens Hormuz grip
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Trump says he doesn't need China's help on Iran as Tehran tightens Hormuz grip

Trump dismissed China's role in ending the Iran war as peace hopes faded, oil hit $107 a barrel, and Iran expanded its control over the Strait of Hormuz

Pentagon says US cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion
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Pentagon says US cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion

Pentagon revised its Iran war cost estimate to nearly $29 billion, up $4 billion in two weeks. Democrats say the true figure could be far higher

China urges Pakistan to step up mediation between Iran and US
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China urges Pakistan to step up mediation between Iran and US

Wang Yi calls on Islamabad to intensify Iran-US mediation efforts and help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump reaches Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping

Trump heads to China for superpower summit with Xi Jinping
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Trump heads to China for superpower summit with Xi Jinping

Trump arrives in Beijing for his first China visit since 2017, with trade, Taiwan, Iran, and rare earths all on the agenda for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping

China backs Pakistan's mediation efforts amid US-Iran tensions
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China backs Pakistan's mediation efforts amid US-Iran tensions

China's Wang Yi reaffirms Beijing's support for Pakistan's mediation role in US-Iran talks during a call with FM Ishaq Dar, as Qatar also backs the push

Taliban detain two TOLOnews journalists in Kabul
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Taliban detain two TOLOnews journalists in Kabul

Taliban authorities have detained TOLOnews journalists Imran Danish and Mansoor Niazi in Kabul. Press freedom groups are demanding their immediate release.

Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to Beijing in need of wins
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Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to Beijing in need of wins

Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14-15 seeking limited trade deals and China's help on Iran, as analysts say his leverage has weakened significantly

Modi to visit UAE and four European nations in push for energy and trade ties
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Modi to visit UAE and four European nations in push for energy and trade ties

Modi begins a five-nation tour on May 15, visiting the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy amid rising oil prices linked to Middle East tensions

Ghalibaf says US has 'no alternative' but to accept Iran's 14-point proposal
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Ghalibaf says US has 'no alternative' but to accept Iran's 14-point proposal

Iran's parliament speaker warned the US that delays will cost American taxpayers as Trump declared the Middle East ceasefire was on ‘massive life support’

EU to invite Taliban officials to Brussels for Afghan migrant return talks
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EU to invite Taliban officials to Brussels for Afghan migrant return talks

European Commission plans to invite Taliban officials to Brussels for talks on returning Afghan migrants. Around 20 EU countries are backing the push

Trump warns Middle East ceasefire on 'life support' as Iran vows to fight back
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Trump warns Middle East ceasefire on 'life support' as Iran vows to fight back

Trump rejected Iran's latest counteroffer, calling it 'totally unacceptable' and warning the Middle East ceasefire was on 'massive life support'

Trump rejects Iran peace terms as oil prices surge and Tehran warns of new attacks
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Trump rejects Iran peace terms as oil prices surge and Tehran warns of new attacks

Trump called Iran's peace counterproposal 'totally unacceptable', sending oil prices above $100

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 51 in 24 hours, including two medical workers: report
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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 51 in 24 hours, including two medical workers: report

Lebanese Health Ministry says 51 people were killed in Israeli strikes in 24 hours, including two medics. The death toll since March 2 has reached 2,846

Parametric heat insurance in India offers relief to informal workers during heatwaves
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Parametric heat insurance in India offers relief to informal workers during heatwaves

A parametric insurance scheme in Ahmedabad pays women workers automatically when temperatures hit dangerous thresholds. Here's how it works and who it covers

China confirms Trump state visit to Beijing from May 13 to 15
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China confirms Trump state visit to Beijing from May 13 to 15

China confirms Trump will visit Beijing from May 13 to 15 for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping covering Iran, trade tariffs, and Taiwan

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