Xi Jinping opened his Beijing summit with Trump by asking whether the two powers could avoid the “Thucydides Trap” — then warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to war.
Five Italians die in Maldives cave diving tragedy
Rescue teams in the Maldives continued recovery operations after the country’s deadliest diving accident killed five Italian divers.
Libya football riots spread to Tripoli as fans torch government building
Fans rioted after a disputed referee decision ended a Libyan league match in Tarhunah, with violence spreading to Tripoli where the Government of National Unity’s headquarters was set on fire.
Funeral in Jabalia after Israeli strike hits Gaza wake despite ceasefire
Residents of Jabalia bury two Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike on a wake, as Gaza reports nearly 73,000 dead and truce violations persist.
Women’s rights and demographics take centre stage at regional forum in Bukhara
Regional leaders and UN officials gathered in Bukhara to discuss how investing in women, education and demographic planning could shape long-term development across Asia.
Sunlight Strut: Turning the Office Hallway into a Beige Runway
When the Office Hallway Became a Runway The office hallway was usually a place for quiet footsteps, quick conversations, and people pretending not to be late. Nothing remarkable. Nothing theatrical. Just routine movement between rooms and responsibilities. But today, the atmosphere had shifted. Sunlight and Stillness Sunlight poured through a large window on the right…
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“Super Mario” celebrated for defending the euro and European unity
Former European Central Bank president Mario Draghi received the 2026 Charlemagne Prize on Thursday, 14 May, in Aachen, Germany, in recognition of his contributions to European unity and his leadership during the eurozone debt crisis of the 2010s.
Iran’s World Cup team feted at home with public farewell amid US visa fears
Iran’s football team was given a state send-off in Tehran on Wednesday with Hezbollah flags and anti-US chants from those gathered, as players and officials await US visas for their World Cup group games.
Peace activists rally to protect Palestinians during Jerusalem flag march
Israeli peace activists gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday to support Palestinian residents ahead of the annual Jerusalem Day flag march, an event often marked by nationalist tensions and heavy security.