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Putin on the back foot? Russian president in China as Ukraine campaign stalls

Days after Donald Trump left Beijing, it's Vladimir Putin's turn in the Chinese capital, where the Russian president can boast that unlike his US counterpart, he'll be signing actual business deals. But the biggest one may have to wait. Xi Jinping is in no hurry to agree to the Power…

France 24

China Hosts Putin As Xi Balances Russia Ties And U.S. Diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday night for a series of high-level meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, adding another layer to a week marked by major diplomatic exchanges involving the United States, China and Russia.

International Business Times

Marco Rubio set for India visit amid upcoming Quad talks in New Delhi

India is set to host a crucial Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) meeting, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expected to attend. This high-level gathering, involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia, is seen as a strategic move to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific. The meeting will likely address…

The Times of India

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Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pomp

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump. - 'Dear, old friends' - Xi welcomed Putin with open arms as an "old…

The Economic Times

Marco Rubio to visit India from May 23-26 to further cooperation in fields of trade, defence and energy

India is set to host a crucial Quad meeting involving Australia, Japan, and the United States. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend this high-level engagement. The Quad alliance focuses on security in the Indo-Pacific region. Discussions are expected to cover critical minerals and supply chain diversification. This meeting…

The Economic Times

Two-day Global Prosperity Summit 2026 officially opens

HONG KONG, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The organisers of Global Prosperity Summit 2026 (GPS 2026) announced that the event's third consecutive edition opened today, shining spotlights on issues critical to Hong Kong's future development and global prosperity. Ambassador Han Zhiqiang, Vice President of the China Public Diplomacy Association, delivered…

AAP

Secret Service in 30-Minute Armed Standoff With Chinese Security During Tumultuous Trump-Xi Visit

A Trump–Xi summit in Beijing descended into a 30-minute armed standoff between US Secret Service and Chinese security, alongside a series of protocol lapses and sharp private exchanges over Taiwan.

International Business Times UK

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Japan, China Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings As Iran War Pressures Global Currencies

China's Treasury holdings fell to their lowest level since 2008, while Japan trimmed nearly $47 billion from its position amid mounting pressure on the yen.

International Business Times

Bill Maher On The Blatant Double Standard For Antisemitism

"But China, Russia, Sudan, Iran, Myanmar, Haiti, the Congo, North Korea, all way worse. And that's how you know it's anti-Semitism. It's the inconsistency."

Reason

Jon Stewart on Trump’s visit with Xi: ‘All you came back with was his Instagram?’

Late-night hosts discussed the president’s trip to China and his latest bizarre social media posting spree

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk Snubs Tim Cook and Face-Melts the Internet With 'Weird Expressions' at Trump-China Summit

Elon Musk upstaged the Trump‑China summit in Beijing after refusing to join Tim Cook for a selfie and pulling a series of strange faces that quickly went viral.

International Business Times UK

Trump Hits Worst Poll Numbers in Modern History as His Core MAGA Base Deserts Him Over War and $5 Gas

Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 34%, coinciding with his upcoming diplomatic visit to Beijing, where he faces challenges both domestically and in foreign policy.

International Business Times UK

President Xi ‘told Trump Putin might regret invading Ukraine’

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The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit hot on heels of Trump

Russian president is welcomed to Beijing with an honour guard after saying relations with China have reached an ‘unprecedented level’

The Guardian - UK

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MarketBeat

Dr. Hönle Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Dr. Hönle (ETR:HNL) reported a stronger second quarter in the first half of its fiscal year, with management saying improved product mix, cost discipline and working capital management helped offset continued weakness in parts of the company’s industrial equipment markets. Chief Executive Officer D

The Independent UK

China says report that Xi said Putin would regret invasion is ‘completely fabricated out of thin air’

Reports claimed that the Chinese leader told the US president that Putin would regret launching military action

AAP

Risen Pharma Announces Initiation of Phase 2 Clinical Trial of RP902 for Mild Cognitive Impairment Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

SHANGHAI, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risen Pharma, a clinical-stage biotech company focusing on the development and commercialization of high-need, patient-accessible therapeutics, today announced the initiation of a Phase 2 clinical study in China of RP902, an oral small-molecule drug developed to address significant unmet medical needs in patients…

Tom’s Hardware

Intel tells PC makers to adopt 18A CPUs or lose their supply, report claims — Intel 7 supply dries up, pressuring notebook and PC manufacturers in the US, China, and Taiwan

Intel has redirected its constrained Intel 7 capacity toward server and industrial customers.

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International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Branded 'Weakest' US President, Nickname 'Comrade Nation Builder' By Chinese Netizens

Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is seen as a test of power dynamics with Xi Jinping, amid criticisms of Trump's weakening of US global influence and China's strategic gains.

AAP

At least 18 killed as heavy rain drenches China

Swathes of central and southern China remains on alert as rain triggers landslides and flash floods brought on by a massive band of intense rainfall.

Digital Camera World

Sigma is updating one of its most popular Art lenses with an even brighter aperture, but I think the upcoming 85mm has more competition than ever

Sigma recently displayed a prototype of its forthcoming DG Art 85mm f/1.2 lens at the China P&E trade show, but I think Viltrox is starting to put real pressure on

The Guardian - US

What did we learn from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s courtroom drama?

Whoever the victor, the OpenAI trial demonstrated that a small cabal, mostly men, rules the AI industry

The Independent UK

Table tennis fans furious after double Chinese flag mishap

International Table Tennis Federation shows flag with six stars instead of five before replacing it with a version that places stars in wrong place

The Independent UK

Deadly floods in China kill 12 as torrential rain causes major chaos and disruption

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Tom’s Hardware

Intel's Project Firefly creates sub-$600 laptops to compete with Apple's MacBook Neo — leverages China's smartphone manufacturing blueprint to produce affordable Wildcat Lake systems

Intel China has unveiled Project Firefly, which borrows a page from China's smartphone supply chain to produce budget-friendly laptops that leverage Wildcat Lake processors.

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