» A Top U.S. Commander Dismisses Reports of Civilian Deaths in Iran
14/05/26 22:23 from NYT > World
Adm. Brad Cooper said a strike on an Iranian school may have been the only civilian casualty incident of the war.

» Trump Was Flattering, Xi Was Resolute. The Difference Spoke Volumes.
14/05/26 21:46 from NYT > World
In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.

» Cuba Says It Has Run Out of Oil
14/05/26 21:44 from NYT > World
A long-running energy crisis in the island nation reached a breaking point this week, when government officials said they had run out of reserves.

» 16 More People in the U.S. Are Being Monitored for Hantavirus, C.D.C. Says
14/05/26 21:09 from NYT > World
They were passengers on a plane to Johannesburg with an infected Dutch woman who later died.

» Glitz and Boycotts at Eurovision
14/05/26 21:01 from NYT > World
The song contest has camp, glitter and pyrotechnics. And, this year, protests over Israel’s participation.

» Trump’s and Xi’s Body Language at the Summit Mirrored Their Styles
14/05/26 20:31 from NYT > World
Although at odds over issues like trade and Taiwan, the U.S. and Chinese leaders met in Beijing with a show of friendly gestures.

» Hantavirus Doesn’t Spread Easily, but Officials May Be Downplaying Risks
14/05/26 19:53 from NYT > World
The virus is clearly far less contagious than the coronavirus, scientists agree, but they have found cases where it spread among people without direct contact.

» Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Carried Out Secret Attacks in Iran, U.S. Officials Say
14/05/26 19:37 from NYT > World
The Gulf Arab states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of American security guarantees.

» Chinese News Media Cast Trump’s Visit as a Sign of Beijing’s Rising Stature
14/05/26 19:33 from NYT > World
Chinese state media is depicting the summit as an opportunity for the United States to accept that the “right way” for the two powers to engage is as equals.

» Trump Was Flattering, Xi Was Resolute. The Difference Spoke Volumes.
14/05/26 19:24 from NYT > World
In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.

» Trump and Xi Discuss the Need to Open the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Says
14/05/26 18:54 from NYT > World
Earlier, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview that China should take a more active role in resolving a standoff over the strait.

» Nigel Farage, Leader of Reform UK, Says £5 Million Gift Was ‘Reward’ for Brexit
14/05/26 18:50 from NYT > World
Nigel Farage, the leader of the populist right-wing party, had previously said the money was for personal security.

» Who Is Wes Streeting, the Cabinet Minister Who Just Resigned From Keir Starmer’s Government?
14/05/26 18:45 from NYT > World
Mr. Streeting attributes his ability to connect with a range of voters to his background. He was the first in his family to graduate from college and his grandfather went to prison for armed robbery.

» Russia Pummels Kyiv in the Largest Drone Attack of the War
14/05/26 18:30 from NYT > World
At least 12 people were killed and dozens were wounded in a drone and missile assault, days after President Vladimir Putin of Russia said the war could end soon.

» Wes Streeting Resigns and Calls for Leadership Contest to Replace Starmer
14/05/26 18:18 from NYT > World
Prime Minister Keir Starmer now appears set to face at least two possible challengers: his health minister, who resigned Thursday, and the popular mayor of Manchester.

» After Xi’s Warning on Taiwan, He and Trump Strike Positive Tone
14/05/26 18:18 from NYT > World
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, told President Trump that if the Taiwan issue were handled poorly, it could lead to a clash with the United States. Later, at a state dinner, they emphasized cooperation.

» Trump Was Flattering, Xi Was Resolute. The Difference Spoke Volumes.
14/05/26 18:12 from NYT > World
In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.

» Who Is Wes Streeting, the Cabinet Minister Who Just Resigned From Keir Starmer’s Government?
14/05/26 18:05 from NYT > World
Mr. Streeting has an unusual background for a British government minister. His grandfather went to prison for armed robbery, and he was the first in his family to graduate from college.

» Iran Lets Chinese Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions After Vessel Seizure
14/05/26 17:52 from NYT > World
Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the strait, following diplomatic outreach to Iran from Beijing.

» Spies, Sanctions, Cyberattacks: China and the U.S. Clash Behind the Scenes
14/05/26 17:43 from NYT > World
After months of avoiding confrontation, the Trump administration has taken recent steps to call out China on Iran, artificial intelligence and spying.

» Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Carried Out Secret Attacks in Iran, U.S. Officials Say
14/05/26 17:34 from NYT > World
The Gulf Arab states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of American security guarantees.