President Trump is scheduled to visit China from May 13-15 to meet with President Xi Jinping. The summit is expected to focus on the ongoing war in Iran, trade issues, artificial intelligence, and Taiwan, with Trump aiming to pressure China regarding its approach to Iran.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Frontier Airlines plane departing Denver for Los Angeles after jumping a perimeter fence and being on the tarmac. The National Transportation Safety Board is gathering information about the incident, which was captured on surveillance video.
The U.S. Army announced the recovery of the body of one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing on May 2 in Morocco. The soldiers were participating in a large military exercise with US, NATO allies, and African nations.
Antisemitism is a major or significant problem in the UK, with 63% of Britons asserting prejudice against Jews. Canada's B'nai Brith warns that 2026 is the 'most violent year in recent memory' for Canadian Jews, as British Jews and allies gather in London for a rally against antisemitism.
LA unions have launched a significant ad blitz, spending $221,000 to attack Republican Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign, accusing him of blowing away left-wing rivals. Critics suggest the anti-Pratt messaging could backfire, while CNN panelists debated his growing political popularity.
Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi was transferred to a Tehran hospital after collapsing in prison, amid growing concerns over her health. Her smuggled memoir details beatings and neglect in Iranian prisons, highlighting the treatment of activists.
China's wholesale and factory-gate prices increased for a second consecutive month, topping estimates in April. This surge, reaching a post-Covid high, was driven by rising energy costs, partly due to the Iran war, and other cost
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged accusations of violating a US-brokered three-day ceasefire, with both sides reporting casualties. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is not complying with the truce, while Russia claims over 1,000 violations by Ukraine.