Day: May 12, 2025

The US treasury secretary calls the talks “productive”, while China’s vice premier describes them as “candid”.  US says deal reached with China after trade talks

As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.  Trump prizes more Gulf investment

Donald Tusk says the massive Warsaw blaze was “for sure” ordered by the Russian special services.  Poland accuses Russia of arson over 2024 shopping centre

Edan Alexander, 21, is believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza.  Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts

The US actress reveals that she has welcomed daughter Agnes and son Ocean and is “elated beyond words”.  Amber Heard announces birth of twins in

Qatar says a deal for “temporary use” of the plane is under negotiation, amid media reports of a gift.  White House and Qatar discuss transfer

The Geneva talks come after President Trump slapped 145% tariffs on U.S. imports from China and Beijing retaliated with a 125% levy on U.S. goods.The

Chess will be suspended until religious considerations are addressed, a spokesman said.  Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns 1 hour ago Thomas Mackintosh BBC News,

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism.  Why Burkina Faso’s junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world