U.S.-China summit produces conciliatory rhetoric but leaves Taiwan and Iran energy issues unresolved U.S.-China summit in Beijing: Trump and Xi pledged cooperation while key disputes—Taiwan, arms sales, and Iran-linked energy …
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PTT posts 10% Q1 profit rise as Middle East tensions lift prices
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPTT Profit Climbs 10% in January–March Quarter on Higher Oil and Petrochemical Prices Thailand’s PTT profit rose 10% in the January–March quarter as crude and petrochemical price gains and stronger …
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Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate after ship seized and Indian cargo ship sinks
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoShip Seized Off UAE, Indian-Flagged Cargo Sinks Near Strait of Hormuz Ship seized off the UAE and an Indian-flagged cargo ship sank after attacks near the Strait of Hormuz on …
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Trump in Beijing Insists U.S.-China Relations Improving Despite Taiwan and Iran Tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Visit to China Concludes in Beijing After High-Stakes Talks with Xi Trump’s visit to China in Beijing ends as leaders address Taiwan tensions, the Strait of Hormuz, trade pledges …
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Trump meets Xi in Beijing to ease trade tensions and discuss Taiwan
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump and Xi meeting in Beijing begins as leaders seek to steady U.S.-China ties Trump and Xi meeting in Beijing begins May 14, 2026, as leaders discuss trade, AI, Taiwan …
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Antarctic Treaty meeting urged to safeguard science as tourism and tensions rise
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Urges Scientific Focus at Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting amid Tourism, Climate and Geopolitical Strains Japan calls for stronger safeguards for Antarctic science as the Antarctic Treaty meeting faces rising …
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BIMSTEC Secretary-General Pandey urges stronger regional cooperation amid geopolitical tensions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBIMSTEC chief urges deeper Bay of Bengal cooperation as geopolitical tensions mount BIMSTEC Secretary-General Indra Mani Pandey urges stronger Bay of Bengal cooperation to tackle rising geopolitical tensions, prioritizing trade, …
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King Charles addresses US Congress after meeting Trump amid Iran tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKing Charles visit highlights US-UK "special relationship" as White House posts "Two Kings" photo King Charles visit to the United States culminated on April 28, 2026, with a meeting at …
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Tensions Rise as Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Lebanon Exchanges Keep Oil and Shipping on Edge Strait of Hormuz blockade and Lebanese cross-border fighting keep oil above $107, threaten shipping lanes …
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Turkey-Israel tensions escalate after Istanbul prosecutor charges Netanyahu over Global Sumud Flotilla Turkey-Israel tensions surge after Istanbul charges Netanyahu over the Global Sumud Flotilla; energy, airspace and trade links face …