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Today: May 20, 2026
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Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from the US

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says that if given the chance he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases that are essential for peace

Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from the US
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China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time

China's largest car exporter, Chery, is considering entering the U.S. market at a suitable time, an executive overseeing its international business said on Wednesday,

China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time
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Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France in June, a White House official said on Tuesday.

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says
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Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets

China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, U.S.

Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets
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Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place

China's President Xi Jinping warned U.S.

Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place
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He fought Trump’s tariffs through the Supreme Court all the way to a refund

He fought Trump’s tariffs through the Supreme Court all the way to a refund

He fought Trump’s tariffs through the Supreme Court all the way to a refund
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The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China

Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China
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Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own

President Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term

Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
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Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West

Russia has emerged as the main supplier of oil to Syria, Reuters reporting shows, despite the new government's alignment with the West and widespread

Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West
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Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus

Bangladesh signed a deal on Thursday to buy 14 aircraft from U.S. planemaker Boeing, officials said, a move that marks a shift away from Europe's Airbus amid trade pressure

Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus
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Panama Canal sees spike in vessel traffic due to war in Middle East

The Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous agency that runs the major freight channel through Central America, on Tuesday said the U.S.-Iran war in the Middle East

Panama Canal sees spike in vessel traffic due to war in Middle East
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China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'

China's foreign ministry on Friday rejected an accusation by U.S.

China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'
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Colombia's leader to visit Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is visiting Venezuela for key talks on border security and trade with the country's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez

Colombia's leader to visit Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez
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North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says

North Korea and Russia aim to open a road bridge connecting the

North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says
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Trump mulls extending shipping waiver to ease US oil shipments, Axios reports

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Trump mulls extending shipping waiver to ease US oil shipments, Axios reports
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Tariff refund system launches as thousands of companies file claims

By Timothy Aeppel, Nicholas P.

Tariff refund system launches as thousands of companies file claims
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Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade

The head of one of Taiwan's top business groups said on Monday both Beijing and Taipei should leave politics out of resuming normal trade and tourism exchanges, after

Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade
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Bengals get star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from Giants for 10th pick and extend him

The Cincinnati Bengals acquired three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th pick in next week’s NFL draft

Bengals get star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from Giants for 10th pick and extend him
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Trading Day: April fool of hope

Stocks rose on Wednesday and oil and the dollar fell on continued optimism that de-escalation in the Middle East is imminent. U.S.

Trading Day: April fool of hope
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UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal
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Maersk cautious on Strait of Hormuz shipping despite US-Iran ceasefire

Maersk said on Wednesday the two-week ceasefire agreed between the U.S. and Iran could open some opportunities for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, but did not yet

Maersk cautious on Strait of Hormuz shipping despite US-Iran ceasefire
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons

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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons
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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit

China on Sunday unveiled 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan, including easing tourist curbs, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales,

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
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Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war

The U.S. blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all-but

Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war