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Is the West de-risking from China or containing its economy?
As the US and Europe push to reduce reliance on China, Beijing tightens control over supply chains.
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US says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talks
China will buy ‘at least’ $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says.
India’s Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit
Prime Minister Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security.
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Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
Published On 15 May 2026
India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer
A deal inked during Modi’s visit to the UAE focuses on maritime security, cyberdefence, and military collaboration.
Trump and Xi move towards business-first relationship after Beijing summit
The two leaders did not resolve differences on key issues like Iran and Taiwan, despite push to extend truce.
After Trump’s pledge to ‘open up’ China, low expectations for trade deal
Analysts see only modest breakthrough in ties between world’s two largest economies.
Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn US-Israeli war aggression
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also accused the UAE of direct involvement in military operations against Iran.
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‘Never mess it up’: What Xi and Trump said on day one of Beijing talks
Xi and Trump agree to frame their relationship as ‘constructive, strategic and stable’ on the first day of talks.
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Japanese snacks go black-and-white: Why Iran war is driving up ink prices
Calbee says it would temporarily use only black and white colours on 14 of its products due to a lack of printing ink.
Trump administration offers $100m in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform
Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba’s communist leadership for ‘standing in the way’ of aid.
