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The Chinese leader’s comment that any mishandling of Taiwan could lead to “an extremely dangerous situation” raised an issue that has loomed over President Trump’s trip.

The Gulf nation’s denial of a trip by Israel’s Netanyahu reflects the complications of dealing with a leader seen in the region as a destabilizing force.

Governments across the Middle East are touting successes in disrupting infiltrators they say have links to Iran, after the war between the U.S. and Iran sparked fears of a wave of terrorist attacks.

Highways, railroads and ports in Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Oman have been transformed into an emergency logistics lifeline during the Iran war.

Tehran now considers the Strait of Hormuz to encompass a much larger area than before the war

The two sides are far apart from a deal but also don’t want to resume fighting.

Watch WSJ’s exclusive access to a Taiwanese Coast Guard patrol as it counters China’s ‘gray zone’ pressure in the Taiwan Strait.

The incident followed the attempted entry of several armed men, the country’s interior minister said, after the senator had asked supporters to prevent his arrest.

India has hiked tariffs on gold and silver imports, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that the Middle East crisis was pressuring the country’s foreign-exchange reserves.

Japanese snack maker Calbee is turning to monochrome packaging for popular chips, citing chemical shortages.

Prime Minister Modi asked citizens to avoid buying gold jewelry for functions, coming as the country’s appetite for the precious metal continues to drive foreign-currency spending.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will unveil an agreement with the oil-rich province of Alberta that sets the stage for federal support for a new crude-carrying pipeline.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country needs to double the capacity of its electricity grid by 2050, a project with a trillion-dollar price tag but necessary to ensure the country’s sovereignty and prosperity.

As the U.S. targets corrupt Mexican officials who aided the imprisoned drug lord’s clan, a civil war rages for control of the Sinaloa cartel.

A judge said the Alberta government failed to consult indigenous groups about the potential fallout from holding a vote on the province’s future within Canada.

The country has been shut out of global markets since 2017, and it will seek a reorganization as relations with the U.S. thaw.

The British economy grew faster than the U.S. and most European peers in the first quarter, but the Middle East conflict is set to test its resilience.

Borrowing costs have risen as investors fret over future economic policy of the British government.

After poor local-election results, Starmer faces a growing rebellion from the left of his party, raising the prospect that Britain could get its sixth prime minister in seven years.

The prime minister is fighting for political survival after Nigel Farage’s populist Reform party performed strongly.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would stay in his post, even as his Labour Party saw heavy losses in local elections.

Thanks to its remarkable production and use of drones, Kyiv holds a strong hand.

‘This report likely falls into what is a surprisingly fertile genre of conspiracy theories: the notion that Israeli intelligence routinely uses all manner of birds and other animals.’

Documenting its rape, torture and mutilation on Oct. 7 and after, even as many choose to deny what happened.

The island boosts its spending after a raucous democratic debate.

The island is much more than a bargaining chip. It’s the center of the world’s most important tech stack.

Reflections from the children of Hong Kong’s imprisoned dissident publisher.

As one of the main beneficiaries of globalization, Ireland continues to pin its hopes on attracting foreign businesses.

A special forces soldier that Ukraine claimed was a world-record shot hasn’t been out to shoot in more than a year.

Equipment and some troops from the armored “Black Jack” brigade were already en route when its deployment was halted.

The global nature of the rise in energy prices that has accompanied the conflict in the Middle East may lead to slower growth and higher inflation in the eurozone.

The maker of Merops, the drone interceptor battle-tested in Ukraine and Iran, struck a deal to manufacture its product in Germany, in the latest move by Europe to capitalize on Ukrainian-related defense technology.

Trump and Xi will tackle issues such as Iran and trade. The White House has acknowledged that Trump’s visit would be heavier on symbolism and lighter on policy outcomes.

More Chinese nationals who return home after working in the U.S., called ‘sea turtles,’ are fueling Beijing’s efforts to take on Silicon Valley

The police outpost was used to renew driver’s licenses and hunt a Chinese political opponent, prosecutors alleged.

The president arrives in Beijing for a two-day meeting with the Chinese leader.

Russian forces are struggling to advance on the battlefield in the war against Ukraine despite some 25,000 wounded and dead a month.

The Russian president said his troops “are resisting an aggressive force that is being armed and supported by the entire NATO bloc.”

The brief pause in fighting, as well as a planned prisoner exchange, will coincide with President Vladimir Putin’s plans for the country’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow.

The Russian president’s “Victory Day” cult has backfired as the conflict drags on longer than the Soviets’ battle against the Nazis.

The attack highlighted the capital’s vulnerability to Ukrainian strikes just days ahead of a military parade.

The central bank maintained its key lending rate, citing subdued inflation, as it continues to monitor the likely economic impact of the Iran war.

The Hadzabe tribespeople of Tanzania are no longer strangers to the rest of the world, but they are divided on how to respond.

Health authorities, airlines and the operator of the MV Hondius cruise ship are mobilizing to contain the spread of a pathogen that has killed three people.

The usually innocuous weather system poses more threat than since the early 1970s

Greater Manchester mayor says he wants to contest by- election and return to Westminster

Greater Manchester mayor has earned public respect by going from insider to outsider, but economic doubts could undermine his bid for Downing Street

Indian tycoon had lobbied Trump administration and pledged billions of dollars of investment in America

Jump in share price of Cerebras underscores strong demand for shares in companies linked to AI boom

European nations swing behind idea discussed with Riyadh to model agreement on 1970s Helsinki process

Ship anchored outside Strait of Hormuz taken by ‘unauthorised personnel’

The White House said in February that President Donald Trump, who has also faced scrutiny over his relationship to Epstein, continues to stand behind Lutnick.

Bond traders are hoping that the central bank's easing bias is replaced with a skewed view toward tightening.

Miran served as a contrarian voice on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee.

Kash Patel, the FBI director, is separately suing The Atlantic for allegedly defaming him with an article that said he has abused alcohol.

Bessent said the energy-fed inflation surge recently is likely to reverse as the U.S. is "going to keep pumping."

Kevin Warsh received the fewest votes of any Fed chair in history. Will it cripple him?

The CDC said the risk to the general public from hantavirus remains low.

Trump-Xi talks spark bipartisan warnings over Chinese automakers, U.S. auto jobs, connected vehicles and China’s growing role in the supply chain.

The Senate Banking Committee advanced a rules-of-the-road crypto bill known as the Clarity Act by a vote of 15-9.

Traders are not optimistic about the state of economy by the end of this year, placing high chances of stagflation, a mix of high inflation and unemployment.

Controversy over enforcement actions by Border Patrol and ICE led to a partial shutdown of DHS from February to late April.

Hedge fund managers said the current environment — fueled by aggressive spending on AI — is creating a fertile backdrop for bearish wagers

In the letter, Dana White said that the cap is already starting to create problems for the gambling industry.

President Trump held talks with President Xi during a two-day summit in Beijing on Thursday.

Cisco investors aren't the only victors from the network company's blowout earnings.

Musk sued his OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, alleging they had violated a promise to keep their company a nonprofit.

Stocks are rallying so fast it's creating a volatility dynamic that's only been seen four times in history.

The wild card for the May auctions is the Middle East, with the Iran war clouding buyer expectations.

Barclays analysts said predictions markets are seeing trading volume that rivals other speculative investments popular with retail traders.

Access to the world's second largest economy for U.S. tech companies and talks on critical minerals could be key points of discussion.

Shares headed for their best day in more than two decades after Cisco blew past its AI infrastructure and hyperscaler orders guidance for the fiscal year

U.S. consumer sentiment has been on a downward trend since the Covid pandemic. Inflation, wars and Trump's tariffs are to blame, economists say.

Biogen said signals suggest the treatment decreases levels of tau and slows cognitive decline, particularly at the lowest dose.

The U.S. Treasury secretary also said President Donald Trump would likely comment on the Taiwan issue in coming days.

Tesla and Space X boss Elon Musk, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang and Apple CEO Tim Cook were part of Trump's delegation.