China
US-Iran negotiations will depend on the results of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping. China will become a key player in ensuring further dialogue.
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation is asking China to reinsure gas supplies due to a lack of its own resources. Beijing is gaining control over the logistics and terms of fuel exports.
Trump will visit China on May 13-15 for talks with Xi Jinping. The summit was rescheduled from April due to the war surrounding Iran and the energy crisis.
Trump will discuss China's support for Iran and the creation of a new trade council in Beijing. Agreements on the purchase of American goods and energy are expected.
India has successfully tested the Agni missile with MIRV technology for striking multiple targets. The launch took place from Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha state.
A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle near a security post in Pakistan's Bannu. Due to the attack and the subsequent building collapse, the number of police officers killed has risen to 14.
Putin called the truce from May 9 to 11 the result of Moscow's warnings regarding Kyiv's security. The parties also agreed on an exchange of a thousand prisoners.
Trump expects a response from Iran regarding ending the war and opening the strait. The plan involves lifting the blockade of ports in exchange for free navigation.
The administration of US President Trump has appealed a court ruling declaring the 10% import tariffs illegal. Meanwhile, the legal battle is still ongoing.
The US has introduced sanctions against 10 individuals and companies for assisting Iran in weapons production. The restrictions target programs for the development of missiles and 'Shahed'-type drones.
Satellites have detected an oil spill covering 45 square kilometers near Kharg Island. This is the largest slick recorded in the last 70 days of conflict in the region.
During the first four months of 2026, imports of goods totaled $32. 2 billion, while exports reached $13.9 billion. Ukraine's trade deficit increased by 59.1 percent.
The court ruled Trump's 10% tariffs illegal, but blocked them only for specific plaintiffs. For all other importers, the restrictions will remain in effect until July.
Last year, Russians were granted over 620,000 Schengen visas. The share of multiple-entry visas dropped to 12%, with France issuing the highest number of visas.
Brent crude prices fell below $100 amid progress in negotiations between the US and Iran. The deal involves the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
China supports peace efforts and calls for dialogue to end the war. Beijing demands that Ukraine ensure the rights and safety of its citizens on the territory of Ukraine.
China's Foreign Ministry demands Ukraine ensure the rights of two Chinese nationals who fought for the Russian Federation. Beijing urges its citizens to avoid participating in military actions.
China is mass-supplying components for drone production to Russia and Iran, bypassing sanctions. The US is attempting to complicate logistics and reduce the quality of the UAVs.
Pyongyang has removed references to reunification from the constitution and defined the border with the South. Kim Jong Un has officially assumed leadership of the state and the nuclear forces of the DPRK.
The UAE plans to withdraw from OPEC and increase oil production. This will crash global prices and make Russian exports unprofitable due to high production costs.
Abbas Araghchi met with Wang Yi in Beijing on the eve of the US-China summit. The parties discussed the war and oil exports amid tightening US sanctions.
An unofficial network for technology exchange and drone supplies operates between the countries. Taiwan is studying the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to prepare its own society for war.
The US Army launched a Tomahawk missile from the Typhon system in the Philippines for the first time. China accused the US of destabilization and demands the immediate removal of the weapons.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will discuss the status of Taiwan during a meeting in Beijing on May 14-15. The US seeks to avoid destabilization in the region.
The United States is promoting a resolution at the UN calling for increased sanctions against Iran, or the use of force against it for obstructing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The restrictions targeted 35 individuals and companies involved in the supply of UAV components and the recruitment of migrants. The sanctions affected firms from the PRC and Thailand.
The countries have agreed to deploy up to 3,000 troops, 5 ships, and 10 aircraft at each other's bases. India has also gained access to the Arctic.
Scott Bessent urged Beijing to use diplomacy to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. The issue will be discussed by Trump and Xi Jinping at the summit in Beijing.
In China, more than two dozen people were killed and several dozen more injured after an explosion at a pyrotechnics factory.
The US President plans to visit China on May 14-15 to stabilize economic relations. The parties will discuss sanctions and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.