Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin while welcoming him to Beijing Capital International Airport. Several other officials stand in a crowd behind and around them.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin while welcoming him to Beijing Capital International Airport. Several other officials stand in a crowd behind and around them.

What Does Putin Want From Xi?

Russia seeks to resolve several trade issues during this week’s summit. But China holds the cards.

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure (left) shakes hands with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure (left) shakes hands with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

G-7 Finance Ministers Discuss Economic Fallout of Iran War

Rising oil prices and growing bond market volatility have raised fears of a global recession.

CIA director John Ratcliffe attends a meeting with Cuban officials in Havana.
CIA director John Ratcliffe attends a meeting with Cuban officials in Havana.

CIA Director Ratcliffe’s Trip to Havana

The United States is offering to turn Cuba’s lights back on—for a price.

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures for Chinese President Xi Jinping to walk in front of him while visiting the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures for Chinese President Xi Jinping to walk in front of him while visiting the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.

Day 1 of Beijing Summit Produces No Big Wins for Trump

From the Iran war to trade, the U.S. president failed to secure major concessions from his counterpart.

U.S. President Donald Trump is escorted by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng down a red carpet at Beijing Capital International Airport. A line of Chinese soldiers stand along the side.
U.S. President Donald Trump is escorted by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng down a red carpet at Beijing Capital International Airport. A line of Chinese soldiers stand along the side.

Trump Has One Major Focus While in China: Trade

The U.S. president is expected to downplay other issues to secure new trade deals.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits London South Bank Technical College in London on May 12.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits London South Bank Technical College in London on May 12.

How Long Can Keir Starmer Hang On?

The British prime minister is barely clinging to power over a split and unpopular Labour Party.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stands in front of a lectern with a microphone to attend a press conference of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stands in front of a lectern with a microphone to attend a press conference of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.

EU Takes Aim at Russia’s Abductions of Ukrainian Children

Around 20,500 minors have been kidnapped since war broke out in February 2022.

Leaders of the 11 members in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations hold hands for a group photo.
Leaders of the 11 members in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations hold hands for a group photo.

Southeast Asian Leaders Tackle Iran War Vulnerabilities

Global market shocks spark calls for a regional power grid and emergency fuel stockpile.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage poses in front of a sign reading, “Vote Reform, Get Starmer Out.” He is wearing a suit, and his left arm is outstretched.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage poses in front of a sign reading, “Vote Reform, Get Starmer Out.” He is wearing a suit, and his left arm is outstretched.

Starmer Braces for Upsets in U.K. Local Elections

British voters are expected to abandon the Labour Party for nonmainstream alternatives.

U.S. President Donald Trump stands in front of a podium bearing the U.S. presidential seal. He speaks into a microphone while holding up both hands.
U.S. President Donald Trump stands in front of a podium bearing the U.S. presidential seal. He speaks into a microphone while holding up both hands.

U.S. Might Be Close to a Deal With Iran

A reported memorandum would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lay the framework for future nuclear talks.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stands in front of a podium to address parliament. A large screen airing his speech live displays behind him.
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stands in front of a podium to address parliament. A large screen airing his speech live displays behind him.

The Unlikely Alliance That Toppled Romania’s Government

Leftist and hard-right lawmakers passed a no-confidence motion ousting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

Six larger vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz. A small speedboat drives past them.
Six larger vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz. A small speedboat drives past them.

Introducing ‘Project Freedom’

Trump’s latest gambit to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has inflamed the fragile cease-fire with Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump sits behind his desk in the Oval Office with his hands clasped in front of him. He is speaking and looking off to the side. Three blurred figures wearing suits stand in the background.
U.S. President Donald Trump sits behind his desk in the Oval Office with his hands clasped in front of him. He is speaking and looking off to the side. Three blurred figures wearing suits stand in the background.

Trump: 60-Day War Powers Deadline ‘Totally Unconstitutional’

The White House argues that the U.S.-Iran cease-fire paused the clock.

From left, acting Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst III, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff testify before the House Armed Services Committee.
From left, acting Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst III, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff testify before the House Armed Services Committee.

Iran War Nears 60-Day War Powers Deadline

But U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues that the cease-fire has paused the clock.

Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, stands in from of a podium with a microphone. He is speaking to journalists (not seen in frame). His right hand gestures as he talks.
Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, stands in from of a podium with a microphone. He is speaking to journalists (not seen in frame). His right hand gestures as he talks.

Where Is Iran’s Enriched Uranium?

The U.N. nuclear watchdog suspects that roughly half of Tehran’s stockpile is still at its Isfahan facility.

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