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World

Door to American businesses opening wider, says Xi Jinping

15-05-2026

China’s door to American business will only open wider and wider, President Xi Jinping told American CEOs during his meeting with US President Donald Trump, China’s official Xinhua news agency reported.

Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones

15-05-2026

Riga: Latvian PM Evika Silina has resigned following a political crisis over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones straying into Latvian territory. Silina fired Defence Minister Andris Spruds last week after two drones crashed in eastern Latvia, criticising his response and appointing a replacement.

wes quits, worsening Labour woes

15-05-2026

Wes Streeting (L) resigned as health secretary but stopped short of launching a Labour leadership bid, saying the party needed a contest featuring the “best possible field of candidates”.

Wife slapped macron over flirty text: Book

15-05-2026

A new book by journalist Florian Tardif claims French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped by wife Brigitte Macron during a foreign trip last year. Tardif claims it happened as the first lady read steamy messages allegedly exchanged between the president and Iranian-born actress Golshifteh Farahani.

11 survivors drift for hrs before dramatic rescue

15-05-2026

Eleven survivors of a plane crash off the Florida coast spent five hours drifting on a life raft with no way to call for help and no idea if rescuers would find them, US military personnel said on Wednesday.

Smithsonian exhibition celebrates 250 years of US Independence

15-05-2026

A unique exhibition showcasing iconic historical artefacts has opened at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US Independence. Titled In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness, the extensive display spans 2,50,00,000 square feet across three floors of the museum, featuring 250 historic objects that bring 250 years of American history to life from 1776 to the present day.

NGO conducts “World Salt Awareness Week “

15-05-2026

Sapiens Health Foundation an NGO based in Chennai celebrated the World Salt Awareness week 2026 on Thursday at the Indian Overseas Bank Central Office, Chennai. Ajay Kumar Srivastava, MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank was the Chief Guest. He released the booklets on salt reduction guide in 3 different languages namely English, Hindi and Tamil. An awareness video based on the salt reduction guide was also released.

Trump gets red-carpet welcome in Beijing

14-05-2026

US President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday for a crucial three-day state visit, his second in nine years, to reset trade relations and address the escalating Iran war. Trump was received at the airport by Vice President Han Zheng and a military band, marking the start of a high-profile diplomatic mission.

Israeli drones kill 12 in Lebanon

14-05-2026

At least 12 people, including a woman and two children, were killed in a series of Israeli drone strikes on vehicles south of Beirut on Wednesday, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry, as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensified despite a US-brokered ceasefire.

Macron halts Kenya meet, faces backlash

14-05-2026

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after interrupting a panel discussion at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya and demanding silence from the audience.

King’s speech overshadowed by Wes revolt

14-05-2026

London: British PM Sir Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure on Wednesday as speculation intensified over a possible leadership challenge by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, overshadowing the King’s Speech and the government’s legislative agenda.

Everest Season Officially Opens

14-05-2026

Kathmandu: Eleven climbing guides reached the summit of Mount Everest on Wednesday after completing rope-fixing operations, officially opening the route for the spring 2026 climbing season in Nepal.