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Despite Tensions, China Greets Trump With Pomp and Pageantry

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-15T13:18:38+00:00

There was no major breakthrough in Beijing, but China pulled out all the stops for President Trump, with extravagant ceremonies and a state banquet.

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SEBI clears 3 IPOs worth ₹1,200 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-15T13:18:11+00:00

The three companies -- Neolite ZKW Lightings, SS Retail and Aspri Spirits -- filed their preliminary IPO papers in December and received SEBI’s observations during May 6-14

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Pound heads for worst week in 18 months as Burnham lines up Labour bid

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-15T13:08:03+00:00

UK government borrowing costs jump amid political uncertainty and oil price rise that fuelled inflation worriesBusiness live – latest updatesThe pound was heading for its worst week in 18 months on Friday as City traders anticipated that the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, could face a challenge from the Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, later this year.After days of uncertainty over Starmer’s future, sterling dropped by almost three cents, or 2%, during the week to $1.336 on Friday, a five-week low. That would be the largest weekly drop against the US dollar since Donald Trump’s election win i

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Омелян "служив" у підрозділі для людей Порошенка, але від обов’язків ухилявся, - військовий

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-15T13:04:00+00:00

Близький соратник Петра Порошенка, ексміністр інфраструктури Володимир Омелян після початку повномасштабної війни фактично не воював, а формально рахувався у підрозділах ТрО, зокрема у 251-му батальйоні,...

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Tories suspend leader at Worcestershire council after he made deal to oust Reform

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-15T13:00:42+00:00

Adam Kent suspended after Tory councillors joined forces with Greens and Lib Dems to end Reform’s minority controlThe Conservatives have suspended the party’s leader at Worcestershire county council after he made a deal with the Greens and Liberal Democrats to oust Reform.Reform UK gained control of the council a year ago but its tenure has been marked by a series of controversies and political infighting. This included a bitter leadership battle in which the now former Reform councillor Jo Monk was replaced as leader of the council in April. Continue reading...

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A billionaire, a taco, reality TV: the top 4 attack lines in California’s elections

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-15T13:00:40+00:00

With the primary election less than three weeks away, the gubernatorial and mayoral races have taken a fiery turnSparring on the debate stage, well-timed statements addressing the slightest misstep by an opponent and countless social media jabs: election season is heating up in California’s major primaries.With the primary election less than three weeks away, the gubernatorial and mayoral races have taken a fiery turn as candidates undergo last-ditch efforts to convince voters of their governance chops. Continue reading...

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Stéphanie Balme, politiste : « Les Etats-Unis et la Chine sont deux systèmes qui tendent à converger et à s’hybrider »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-15T13:00:13+00:00

Le risque pour l’Europe tient moins à l’affrontement entre Washington et Pékin qu’à l’émergence d’un modus vivendi entre les deux empires, certes rivaux mais fonctionnant selon des logiques de plus en plus équivalentes, estime la spécialiste de la Chine dans une tribune au « Monde ».

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Чи можна бюджетно відпочити в Україні цього літа

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-15T12:59:00+00:00

Оскільки в умовах повномасштабної війни більшість українців не можуть виїхати у відпустку за кордон через законодавчі обмеження чи недостатні фінансові можливості, вони шукають варіанти для відпочинку в межах країни. УНІАН.Туризм дізнавався, чи реально десь в Україні відпочити цього року й при цьому не розоритися.

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KJS India setting up new ₹651 crore unit in Telangana

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-15T12:49:07+00:00

State IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the facility on Friday

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Trump leaves China without breakthroughs on Iran, Taiwan or AI

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-15T12:48:47+00:00

US president hails ‘fantastic’ deals, but details remain scarce after pageantry and little progress at much-hyped summit with XiTrump in China – latest updatesDonald Trump left China on Friday after a much-hyped summit of the world’s two major powers that was rich in pageantry and promises of stability, but offered little by way of tangible progress.The US president had gone into the two-day talks with China’s Xi Jinping weakened by his prolonged war in Iran, and did little to change the perception that he and his nation are diminished on the global stage. Continue reading...

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Kerala fishing industry faces crisis due to marine diesel shortage

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-15T12:38:09+00:00

Industry representatives warned that the shortage could severely impact fishermen’s livelihoods ahead of the two-month fishing ban beginning July 1.

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Gems, jewellery exports fall 9% in April on weak demand

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-15T12:35:21+00:00

Ripple effect of ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which has led to the trade taking a cautious approach

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : l’Iran affirme laisser davantage de navires passer par le détroit d’Ormuz, selon la télévision d’Etat iranienne

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-15T12:35:18+00:00

Abbas Araghtchi, le ministre des affaires étrangères iranien a assuré vendredi qu’il n’était « pas fermé » à laisser passer les bateaux des « pays amis ». « Cette restriction s’applique uniquement à nos ennemis », a-t-il déclaré.

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Omicidio di Bakari Sako, i 4 minorenni restano in carcere. Ma la giudice esclude “i futili motivi”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-15T12:32:16+00:00

Il 15enne accusato di aver sferrato le coltellate che hanno ucciso in piazza a Taranto il bracciante di 35 anni ha ammesso: “L’ho accoltellato per difendere i miei amici” dicendosi “profondamente dispiaciuto”. Gli altri componenti della baby gang hanno sostenuto di non essersene accorti

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X to block UK access to accounts linked to terrorist groups in Ofcom agreement

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-15T12:32:10+00:00

Media regulator announces commitments by Elon Musk’s platform to crack down on terrorist and hate contentElon Musk’s X platform has pledged to block UK access to accounts linked to banned terrorist groups under an agreement with the communications regulator to crack down on terrorist and hate content.X will also review suspected illegal terrorist and hate content within 48 hours and seek expert advice on how to handle user reports of such content. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : « Il n’existe aucune solution militaire » au conflit en cours, déclare le ministre des affaires étrangères iranien

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-15T12:30:10+00:00

D’après le ministre des affaires étrangères iranien, Abbas Araghtchi, les navires des pays amis de Téhéran et des autres Etats doivent coordonner leur passage avec les forces militaires iraniennes afin d’« éviter tout obstacle potentiel » et de garantir « un passage sûr ».

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First Thing: China trip winds down but Trump-Xi Iran accord remains elusive | Jem Bartholomew

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-15T12:29:09+00:00

US president offers no news of any breakthrough on Iran. Plus, how renters’ rights could be key issue in midtermsGood morning.In his visit to China, Donald Trump, has seemed to revel in Chinese hospitality and flattery. Walking in the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, the US president was overheard saying that Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, was giving him roses for the White House Rose Garden, according to a pool report.What has China said on Iran? On Friday, China’s foreign ministry again called for a ceasefire in Iran and said the strait of Hormuz should be opened “as soon as possible”. Ahe

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Health agency names two schools affected by Berkshire meningitis outbreak

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-15T12:27:23+00:00

Students from Reading Blue Coat school, and Highdown secondary school and Sixth Form Centre receiving treatmentTwo schools attended by pupils receiving treatment for meningitis have been named amid an outbreak of the infection in Berkshire which has caused the death of a student.The patients attend Reading Blue Coat school and Highdown secondary school and Sixth Form Centre, according to the UK Health Security Agency. Their close contacts have been offered antibiotics as a precaution. Continue reading...

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Trump says China to potentially buy 750 Boeing planes

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-15T12:25:33+00:00

If finalised, the orders would be Boeing’s first major deal in China in nearly a decade, following a period of decreased access due to US-China trade tensions

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ASK Alternates raises bar with ₹2,500 crore second Private Credit Fund

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-15T12:21:18+00:00

The fund will invest across 12 to 15 transactions, with individual exposure capped at 6–7% per asset and sector concentration limited to below 10 per cent — tighter limits than the predecessor fund

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Why the Iran conflict is becoming a problem for BRICS

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-15T12:21:12+00:00

Second BRICS meeting in a row collapses without joint position because of disagreements over the war on Iran.

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