Trump-Xi summit opens in Beijing as leaders seek stability amid deep U.S.-China strains Trump-Xi summit in Beijing aims to signal stability amid tensions over trade, AI, energy and supply chains, …
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Gold rises as Trump and Xi summit, Middle East tensions unsettle markets
by James Bryantby James BryantGold prices climb as Trump-Xi summit and Middle East tensions lift bullion Gold prices rose on May 12, 2026 as investors weighed a US-China summit, doubts over an Iran ceasefire …
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US troop withdrawal from Germany: Pentagon to relocate 5,000 troops after Berlin-Washington Iran row U.S. Pentagon to move 5,000 troops from Germany within a year, a shift tied to tensions …
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US troop withdrawal from Germany to remove about 5,000 forces over next year Pentagon plans to withdraw about 5,000 US troops from Germany within six to 12 months as NATO …
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UAE Withdraws from OPEC and OPEC+ in Move That Reshapes Regional Oil Dynamics UAE withdraws from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, to protect national interests; the exit affects …
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U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan may proceed this week amid blockade and maritime seizure U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan may proceed this week as Washington and Tehran exchange mixed signals …
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EU council chief urges full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after call with Jordanian king EU Council chief urges full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with …
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Gold slides 1.4% as dollar strengthens and oil rises on US‑Iran tensions
by James Bryantby James BryantGold prices slide 1.4% as dollar strengthens and oil spikes amid US‑Iran tensions Gold prices fell 1.4% as a stronger dollar and rising oil lifted risk of inflation and dented …