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Trump-Xi set for high-stakes talks amid trade and Iran tensions -- US President Donald Trump will visit China this week for a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The meeting is taking place during a sensitive period marked by global conflicts, economic uncertainty, and growing competition between the two countries in trade and technology. Trump said he would mainly focus on trade issues and strengthening economic ties between the world's two largest powers.

One of Trump's goals is to convince China to increase purchases of American products, including agricultural goods and aircraft. Discussions are also expected on forming a "Board of Trade" to reduce future disputes after last year's tariff war and China's response through restrictions on rare earth minerals. China, meanwhile, hopes to ease US technology restrictions and reduce tariffs.

Taiwan remains another key issue ahead of the summit. China opposes US weapons sales to Taiwan and sees the island as part of its territory. At the same time, Taiwan has become globally important because of its semiconductor industry, which is essential for artificial intelligence development.

The visit also comes as tensions in the Middle East continue to affect oil and gas supplies worldwide. However, Trump said Iran would not dominate the discussions with Xi. He also plans to raise the idea of a three-way nuclear arms agreement involving the United States, China, and Russia, despite China's reluctance to join such a pact.

Times of India - Top Stories - 4 minutes ago

Russia fires about 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace

The attack began in midmorning and lasted for hours in the capital of Kyiv, the western city of Lviv near Poland, and the port of Odesa on the Black Sea, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

NBC News - World - 8 minutes ago

Exclusive - Few migrants held at Guantanamo, despite Trump's pledge - A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty. 12H ago

A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.

CBS News - Top Stories - 38 minutes ago

Illinois colleges failing to protect immigrant students despite new law, WBEZ/Sun-Times analysis finds

Advocates have touted the Illinois law that applies to public colleges as a model for other states, but a Sun-Times and WBEZ investigation found that many colleges don’t have required protocols for what to do if immigration agents come on campus, including designating someone students can call.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Premier League -- Man City keep title hopes alive despite resting key players in easy win over Palace

Whatever the lyrics of the song devoted to him, Phil Foden has not been on fire. But as he rediscovered his spark in the Mancunian rain, Pep Guardiola’s ga...

Independent.ie - Sports - 2 hours ago

Speeding Ticket For Museum's 'Knight Rider' Replica Car Despite Not Moving In Years

Officials at the Volo Museum near Chicago are wondering how its replica of the car in the TV show “Knight Rider” got a speeding ticket despite not moving from its display in years.

Huffington Post - Weird - 2 hours ago

Man City keep title hopes alive despite resting key players in easy win over Palace

Whatever the lyrics of the song devoted to him, Phil Foden has not been on fire. But as he rediscovered his spark in the Mancunian rain, Pep Guardiola’s ga...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China -- The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.

The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.

CBS News - World - 2 hours ago

Britain - LIVE - | Keir Starmer has 'full confidence' in health secretary despite leadership challenge talk

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Independent.ie - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

LIVE - | Keir Starmer has 'full confidence' in health secretary despite leadership challenge talk

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Independent.ie - World - 3 hours ago

Despite strained ties, U.S. senator says Canada should be cautious of making deals with China -- Benjamin Lopez Steven -- -

As Canada prepares to accept more Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country, a U.S. senator is warning that although Canada-U.S. ties are strained, Canadian officials should be cautious when making agreements with China's government.

CBC News - Politics - 5 hours ago

Arrieta wins Stage 5 of Giro despite going the wrong way and Eulálio takes the overall lead

Spanish rider Igor Arrieta won the fifth stage of the Giro d’Italia on Wednesday despite going the wrong way near the end.

CTV News - Politics - 6 hours ago

Starmer has 'full confidence' in Streeting despite leadership challenge talk

The Health Secretary is said to have told allies he is preparing to quit Government on Thursday.

Evening Standard - Politics - 7 hours ago

Europe -- Why Israel wasn't banned from Eurovision 2026 despite five country boycott

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is set to take place this month – but the popular music event remains mired in controversy surrounding the involvement of ...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Why Alex Murdaugh won't be won't free anytime soon — despite his conviction being overturned

Murdaugh is also separately serving concurrent 40-year federal and 27-year state sentences for the financial crimes.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Senate defeats 7th attempt to limit Trump on Iran, despite new GOP defection -- The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.

The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.

CBS News - World - 7 hours ago

Why this unheralded AI stock can go higher despite its recent massive rally

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Top U.S. CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China -- The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.

The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.

CBS News - Business - 8 hours ago

Russia fires about 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk in Moscow of possible peace

The prolonged barrage began in midmorning and lasted for hours, hitting the capital of Kyiv, the western city of Lviv near Poland, and the port of Odesa on the Black Sea, among other population centers.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 8 hours ago

Soccer -- Jose Mourinho to be named Real Madrid manager despite opposition of club legends

José Mourinho is on the verge of making a return to Real Madrid with the details of his appointment set to be finalised after the end of the Spanish league...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Jose Mourinho to be named Real Madrid manager despite opposition of club legends

José Mourinho is on the verge of making a return to Real Madrid with the details of his appointment set to be finalised after the end of the Spanish league...

Independent.ie - Sports - 10 hours ago

Hurling -- John Kiely has no issue with player discipline despite successive red cards as Limerick prepare for Waterford

John Kiely insists that Limerick have no discipline problem despite picking up red cards in successive Munster SHC games.

Independent.ie - Sports - 12 hours ago

Why Israel wasn't banned from Eurovision 2026 despite five country boycott

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is set to take place this month – but the popular music event remains mired in controversy surrounding the involvement of ...

Independent.ie - World - 15 hours ago

Kremlin says no clear roadmap to end Ukraine war despite Putin's words

The Kremlin said Tuesday there are still no concrete details for ending the war in Ukraine, despite recent remarks by Russian President Vladimir Putin...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Jackson receives honorary Palme D'Or as Cannes flaunts star power despite Hollywood's retreat

The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened on Tuesday with politics, artificial intelligence and the shifting priorities of Hollywood taking center stage at the global film gathering.

CTV News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Despite profound loss, Martin Short's 'happy gene' on display in new documentary -- Kayla McLean -- News

If there's a thin line separating laughter and pain, then a new Netflix documentary out Tuesday reveals Martin Short's walked that line for most of his life.

CBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Ex-White House AI czar says US, China could find AI common ground despite fierce rivalry

David Sacks predicts potential outcomes of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, saying the U.S. and China could agree on new cyber standards while warning of advancing AI threats.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Britain pays Starlink millions despite Musk's calls to overthrow UK government

Satellite service supports troops and Ukraine, but payments may raise eyebrows after boss's political broadsides

Register UK - Technology - 1 day ago

UC Irvine proud of its NCAA tournament run despite loss in men's volleyball title game

UC Irvine put together a string of upsets, but the Anteaters couldn't knock off Hawaii in the men's volleyball NCAA tournament played Monday at Pauley Pavilion.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

L.A. port traffic rises in April despite trade disruption, higher fuel costs

The Port of Los Angeles processed 890,861 container units in April, 5.7% above last year -- the second-best April on record despite war, higher fuel costs and trade uncertainty.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Trump's drug strategy aims to bolster addiction services — despite gutting government support

The White House’s strategy for tackling the drug and addiction crisis, released this week, sets lofty public health goals but highlights deep inconsistencies with the administration’s own funding cuts and other policies.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 days ago

US Adds 115,000 Jobs in April Despite Concerns Over Iran War

The United States economy is showing surprising signs of resilience despite the continuing war in Iran. The jobs report released on Friday showed 115,000 jobs were added in April with the unemployment rate remaining steady at 4.3 percent. NBC’s Allie Canal reports for Saturday TODAY.

NBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Israel's economy and financial markets are booming despite Iran war

The Israeli economy is massively outperforming a swathe of developed-market peers, including key ally the United States.

CNBC - World - 13 days ago

Tourist arrivals to Türkiye up in Q1, revenues rise despite Iran war

Foreign tourist arrivals to Türkiye surged in the first quarter of the year, and revenues also rose to nearly $10 billion despite the regional tensions,...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 13 days ago

Foreign investment in California rose last year despite trade disruption

The number of foreign-owned business rose 4% last year in California despite the Trump administration's trade wars, with Japan taking the top spot in a report released this week.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 13 days ago

Push for raw milk intensifies across the U.S., despite illness outbreaks and scientists' warnings

More than three dozen bills supporting raw milk have been introduced in statehouses across the country. A growing number of states are making it legal to sell.

NBC News - Science - 14 days ago

U.S. consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.

The Columbian - Business - 15 days ago

Spring Breakers Determined To Vacation Despite Long Lines At Airport

Inside Edition caught up with spring breakers at Newark Airport and it seemed nothing was stopping them from getting away, even the prospect of endless lines at security.

Inside Edition - US News - 2 months ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 3 months ago

Popular Chinese brands bet big on US consumers despite tariff threats

The United States has seen an influx of popular Chinese firms placing big bets on American consumers. Analysts say the conditions are ripe for companies to succeed in the US, but warn that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might stand in the way. Despite the ongoing trade war, brands like Luckin Coffee, Heytea, and Po

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 8 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 10 months ago