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U.S. pledges $1.8 billion more for U.N. humanitarian aid even as it's cut foreign assistance overall
May 14, 2026 - World 
The Trump administration on Thursday announced $1.8 billion more toward U.N. humanitarian aid, saying it will be earmarked for lifesaving aid to victims of natural disasters, famine and "people who are truly in critical need" even as the U.S. has cut foreign assistance overall.
Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan
May 14, 2026 - World 
Trump says China’s president also pledged ‘strongly’ not to send weapons to Iran, after two-hour meeting between the leadersTrump in Beijing – latest updatesFive key issues for Xi-Trump summitChina’s president, Xi Jinping, has warned of “clashes and even conflicts” with the US over Taiwan after meeting Donald Trump in Beijing.Xi’s remarks, published by China’s foreign ministry after his two-hour meeting with Trump on Thursday morning, said Taiwan was “the most important issue in China-US relations”. Continue reading...
Fossil of new dinosaur species discovered in Thailand
May 14, 2026 - World
The fossil of a new dinosaur species, a long-necked herbivore thought to have weighed as much as nine elephants, has been found in Thailand.
Iran Allows Chinese Vessels To Pass Through Hormuz Strait: Report
May 14, 2026 - World 
A Chinese supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.
Canada doubles down on clean energy commitment, plans to reduce electricity costs
May 14, 2026 - World
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a clean electricity strategy Thursday he says will help double Canada's electricity grid by 2050 and lower energy costs for the majority of Canadian households.
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