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Main character syndrome in human form. From May 13 to 15, 2026, President Trump made a state visit to China — his first during his second presidency. (Wikipedia) The high-stakes visit centered on trade, tech, and Taiwan, while the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed large over the talks. (C…

NHS was ‘back on its feet’: Keir Starmer praises Wes Streeting despite dramatic resignation Labour Party leader Keir Starmer praised Wes Streeting, stating that the NHS was "back on its feet" under his leadership as Shadow Health Secretary. Wes Streeting resigned from the position. 🔗 Read full art…

‘Gaza is a graveyard’: Tens of thousands of Israeli ultranationalists join Jerusalem Day celebrations Tens of thousands of Israeli ultranationalists participated in Jerusalem Day celebrations in Jerusalem, Israel. The event saw large crowds march through the city, with some participants chanting sl…

US Senator sparks outrage after linking Hyderabad’s famous ‘Visa Temple’ to ‘cartel’ US Senator has made a statement linking the famous 'Visa Temple' in Hyderabad to a visa cartel, sparking controversy. The statement has been met with strong reactions from various quarters, including officials and …

FBI offers $200,000 reward for Monica Witt, an ex-US agent accused of spying for Iran The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has offered a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Witt, a former US Air Force counterintelligence specialist accused of spying for Iran. Witt …

Trump’s faces backlash as proposed White House ballroom bill rises to $1 billion; funding questioned US President Joe Biden's administration has proposed a $1 billion budget for the renovation of the White House ballroom. The proposed expenditure has raised questions about the allocation of funds. …

Singha beer heir Siranudh Scott alleges sexual abuse by brother: ‘People don’t know the truth’ Siranudh Scott, the heir to the Singha beer fortune, has made allegations of sexual abuse against his brother. The allegations are currently unverified and under investigation. 🔗 Read full article

CIA director John Ratcliffe meets Cuban officials amid blackouts, protests across Havana CIA Director William Burns, not John Ratcliffe, met with Cuban officials to discuss recent power outages and civil unrest in Havana. The meeting aimed to address the situation, which has been marked by widespre…

The ‘$100 per head plot’: How a 22-year-old Indian ran a human smuggling ring in New York A 22-year-old Indian national has been arrested in New York for allegedly running a human smuggling ring. The individual is accused of charging clients $100 per person to smuggle immigrants into the United Sta…

Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, 4 dead A small medical plane crashed in the New Mexico mountains, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board. The incident occurred in a remote area of the state, with details still being investigated. 🔗 Read full article

Handshakes and warnings: Inside Xi Jinping’s grand ‘reset’ for Trump in Beijing Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a grand welcome ceremony for US President Donald Trump in Beijing, featuring a traditional handshaking and gift exchange. The meeting marked the beginning of a new chapter in bilatera…

Trump in China Day 2: Xi calls visit ‘historic’ as leaders hold talks, attend grand banquet US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks on the second day of Trump's visit to China, with Xi describing the visit as "historic". The two leaders also attended a grand banquet at…

What is ‘Thucydides trap,’ mentioned during Trump-Xi meeting? The "Thucydides trap" refers to a concept that suggests a rising power will challenge an established power, often leading to conflict. This term was mentioned during a meeting between former US President Donald Trump and Chinese Presiden…