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Japan reaffirms UN-led multilateralism to Guterres
During a Tokyo meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged that Japan’s commitment to multilateralism centered on the United Nations remains firm. Guterres praised Tokyo’s role in development and nuclear non-proliferation, while calling for sweeping reforms of global institutions.
18 May 2026
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US-China deals offer short-term market relief only
Limited trade deals from the recent US-China summit may temporarily calm financial markets, but an expert warns the structural rivalry over energy, technology, and supply chains will persist. Third-party economies face long-term pressure as the superpowers shift from trade disputes to systemic competition, reshaping global trade.
18 May 2026
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Iran says US talks continue via Pakistani mediation
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday that talks with the United States are continuing through Pakistani mediation, dismissing speculation over uranium enrichment as baseless while criticizing a proposed UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz security.
18 May 2026
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South Korea adopts softer North Korea policy approach
South Korea’s new administration has signaled a major policy shift toward North Korea by prioritizing dialogue and coexistence over confrontation. A newly released government paper emphasizes trust-building measures, reduced military tension and respect for Pyongyang’s political system despite years of frozen inter-Korean relations.
18 May 2026
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Iran parliament speaker appointed special envoy to China
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has been appointed as Tehran's special envoy to China and will serve as a coordinator of various national bodies on matters related to Beijing, after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proposed the appointment and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei granted approval, according to a Sunday report.
17 May 2026
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Armenian PM rejects external guarantors for peace with Azerbaijan
Nikol Pashinyan said Saturday that Armenia does not require third-party security guarantees to maintain peace with Azerbaijan, citing the failure of past arrangements including the CSTO alliance which he said had prepared for war against Yerevan.
16 May 2026
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China, US agree on tariff cuts, Beijing confirms aircraft deal
China's Commerce Ministry said Beijing and Washington agreed to establish a Trade Council to discuss tariff reductions and confirmed arrangements for Chinese procurement of US aircraft, as the two sides committed to reciprocal tariff cuts on products of equal scale following President Donald Trump's state visit.
16 May 2026
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Philippines maintains Alert Level 3 as Mayon volcano rumbles
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported dozens of volcanic earthquakes and prolonged tremors over the past 24 hours while maintaining Alert Level 3 on Mayon volcano, warning nearby communities of potential lava flows and hazardous pyroclastic density currents.
16 May 2026
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Over 500 candidates elected unopposed in South Korea polls
South Korea's National Election Commission announced Saturday that 513 candidates have been elected unopposed in the upcoming June 3 local elections, with ballots cancelled in 307 districts where single-candidate races eliminated voter choice for key municipal posts.
16 May 2026
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Putin to meet Xi in Beijing next week for strategic talks
The Kremlin announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing on May 19-20 to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for discussions on deepening bilateral cooperation and addressing key international issues, with the two leaders expected to sign a joint statement and several agreements during the visit.
16 May 2026
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Pakistan repatriates 31 seafarers held by US from Iranian vessels
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said 31 seafarers from Pakistan and Iran have been successfully repatriated following their detention aboard US-seized vessels in Asian waters, thanking Singapore and Thailand for facilitating transit arrangements through Bangkok at Islamabad's request.
16 May 2026
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Erdoğan urges Turkic world to act in ‘solidarity’ amid crises
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called on Turkic states to act in solidarity, citing crises in Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, and Ukraine. Speaking at an OTS summit in Kazakhstan, he stressed the need to strengthen defense and industrial cooperation while advancing cybersecurity and digital transformation.
15 May 2026
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Putin expected in China after Trump’s high-profile Beijing trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly preparing for a visit to China next week shortly after US President Donald Trump concluded talks in Beijing. The planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping would further highlight China’s growing diplomatic engagement with major global powers amid ongoing geopolitical competition between Washington and Moscow.
15 May 2026
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Erdoğan meets Uzbek president Mirziyoyev in Turkistan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a closed-door meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, on the sidelines of the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also attended. No further details were disclosed.
15 May 2026
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Türkiye's President Erdogan arrives in Turkistan for Turkic States summit
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in the Kazakh city of Turkistan on Friday to attend the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, where he will join Azerbaijani, Uzbek, Kyrgyz and Turkish Cypriot leaders for high-level consultations on regional cooperation.
15 May 2026
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Xi says Trump visit to enhance 'mutual understanding and trust'
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Donald Trump's visit to Beijing will enhance mutual understanding and trust, describing the three-day trip as historic while noting both sides agreed to strengthen economic ties and coordinate on regional issues amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
15 May 2026
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China says 'no point' in continuing Iran war as Xi hosts Trump
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday there is "no point in continuing" the Iran war as President Xi Jinping hosted his US counterpart Donald Trump in Beijing, urging both sides to pursue a political settlement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to stabilize global supply chains.
15 May 2026
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Suicide blast kills 9 in Pakistan, wounds 35 near Afghan border
A suicide attack on a scouts camp in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed a civilian and eight security personnel, wounding 35 others. The explosives-laden vehicle targeted the camp in Bajaur district bordering Afghanistan. No group has claimed responsibility.
15 May 2026
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India hikes fuel prices for first time in 4 years amid Mideast crisis
India raised petrol and diesel prices on Friday for the first time since April 2022, as the Middle East conflict disrupted energy supplies. Oil marketing companies had been absorbing nearly 10 billion rupees ($104.5 million) in daily losses to shield citizens from global price shocks.
15 May 2026
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