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Diplomacy without deals: What Trump’s China visit really meant

May 16, 2026

Donald Trump returned from China with smiles and handshakes, but very few real promises. He called the trip “great” mostly because China announced plans to buy 200 Boeing jets and billions in soybeans. Those deals sound big, but no one has seen the fine print. Even the biggest moments were unclear:

entertainment

Iranian Filmmaker Speaks Out Amidst Turmoil: A Personal and Global Perspective

May 16, 2026

A top Iranian filmmaker recently shared strong feelings about events back home. He had just been in Tehran last week and right now, those memories and headlines still weigh on him. The problems he's talking about – protests crushed in January and new conflicts that started in late February – aren’t

politics

What really happened when the US leader visited China

May 16, 2026

The trip was supposed to make headlines, but ended up showing how little actually changed between the two biggest economies. Both sides talked about Taiwan, Iran, and trade, yet no clear steps came out of the meeting. China buys a lot of oil from Iran, so some expected Beijing to help calm tensions.

politics

U. S. Wants a Fair Deal With China, Says Rep. Haridopolos

May 15, 2026

Rep. Mike Haridopolos told a news program that the United States seeks equal footing in trade with China. He pointed out that China often ignores rules on environmental protection and worker rights, making it hard for U. S. firms to compete without risking their intellectual property. Haridopolos ar

politics

House Vote Halts Trump’s Iran War Push

May 15, 2026

The U. S. House of Representatives tied a bill that would have stopped President Trump from fighting Iran unless Congress gave the green light. The vote ended 212 to 212, so the measure fell short of the majority needed to pass. This was the third time this year that lawmakers tried to limit the

politics

China‑US Talks Aim to Keep Iran From Getting a Nuclear Bomb

May 15, 2026

The meeting in Beijing between the U. S. and China leaders was not just about trade or Taiwan; it also tackled a hot issue: Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The U. S. president said he is tired of waiting for Iran to change its course and that the two countries had agreed that Iran must not acquire a nucle

politics

Taiwan’s New Missile‑Ready Coast Guard Ships Are Now Complete

May 15, 2026

The coast guard has finished its final high‑tech patrol boat. It can carry missiles, a feature normally reserved for warships. These vessels are based on the navy’s fast attack design. They can slip past bigger ships and stay close to shore. The new model has a space at the rear for anti

politics

U. S. Pulls Back Troop Plans for Poland, Raising Questions About Europe Strategy

May 15, 2026

The U. S. military has decided not to send 4, 000 troops to Poland as previously planned, a move that surprised many observers and reignited debate over President Trump’s intentions to reduce American forces on the continent. The announcement came after a brief pause, and no formal statement has yet

business

Business Titans Back Trump on China Trip

May 15, 2026

A group of the world’s richest CEOs joined President Donald Trump for a visit to Beijing, turning the meeting into a showcase of global commerce and political strategy. The delegation included leaders from Apple, Tesla, SpaceX, Nvidia, Micron and Meta, along with top financiers like Stephen Schwa

religion

Taiwan: Where Old‑World Buddhism Finds a New Home

May 15, 2026

In the bustling streets of Taipei, amid neon signs and old colonial facades, a quiet religious tradition quietly thrives. The island’s Buddhist temples are not just places of prayer; they are living museums where Chinese folk beliefs, Taoist myths, and the original teachings of Siddhartha Gautama in