POLITICSChina Indicates Tariffs Were Discussed at Trump SummitChina’s Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that the countries had struck a preliminary agreement to reduce some tariffs, seemingly contradicting statements by President TrumpNY Times·May 16, 2026
POLITICSBolivia launches early-morning crackdown on roadblocks outside La PazThe government of Rodrigo Paz has sent about 3,500 soldiers and police to clear protesters demanding his resignation.Al Jazeera·May 16, 2026
POLITICSNorth of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessedThe government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.BBC News·May 16, 2026
POLITICSTwo presidential campaign staffers killed in Colombia as elections nearRights office says the violence could hinder 'exercise of political rights' ahead of May vote to replace Gustavo Petro.Al Jazeera·May 16, 2026
POLITICSPoll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil’s presidential electionRight-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect the race.Al Jazeera·May 16, 2026
POLITICSLatvia’s president asks opposition leader to form new governmentIf opposition leader Kulbergs were to form a government, the cabinet lineup would need to be approved by parliament.Al Jazeera·May 16, 2026
POLITICSTrump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that he can defend U.S. interests through charm and force of will.NY Times·May 16, 2026
POLITICSFor better or worse, investors are living through Trump’s stock market. Here's whyPresident Donald Trump has been considered the ultimate stock market president, overseeing an expansion to record highs as well as major declines.CNBC·May 16, 2026
POLITICSTrump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh inU.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz.CNBC·May 16, 2026
POLITICSThis Republican voted to convict Trump. Now he's up for reelection. Can he survive?Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump. Now he's running for reelection in a race that will test Trump's hold on the GOP.NPR·May 16, 2026
POLITICSThe townspeople of Vilseck, Germany, worry that Trump may pull out 5,000 U.S. troopsPresident Trump's troop withdrawal threat rattles residents of a small Bavarian town reliant on U.S. military personnel and their families for both income and friendships built over decades.NPR·May 16, 2026
POLITICSWhy Taiwan became the defining issue in the Trump-Xi talksU.S. President Donald Trump had said arms sales to Taiwan would be on the agenda for his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping which ended Friday.CNBC·May 16, 2026