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UAE to double oil export capacity bypassing Strait of Hormuz by 2027

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is building a pipeline that runs to the port of Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman, according to a statement from the emirate's media office

Trump wraps up China visit after talks with Xi Jinping on trade, Iran war

Before Trump's departure, both leaders had a private meeting at Zhongnanhai, the well-guarded compound in Beijing where top leaders reside

Xi Jinping hails 'landmark' summit with Trump, says many outcomes achieved

The two countries reached an 'important consensus' on maintaining stable economic and trade relations while expanding cooperation in various fields

Xi Jinping, Trump reach series of new common understandings: China

The two presidents also agreed to promote the steady, sound and sustainable development of China-US relations, and bring more peace, prosperity and progress to the world

Asian shares pressured by inflation worries as oil prices extend rally

Japan's Nikkei also dropped 1.2 per cent as data showed the country's wholesale inflation accelerated to 4.9 per cent in April, the fastest pace in three years

Agree 100% with Xi that US was on decline, but under Biden: Trump

Trump said the US 'suffered immeasurably with open borders, high taxes, transgender for everybody, men in women's sports, Diversity-Equity-Inclusion (DEI), horrible trade deals, and rampant crime'

Recovering Iran's uranium mostly for 'public relations', says Trump

The status of the nuclear material has been a sticking point in ongoing talks with Iran's leadership to draw a conclusion to the war

'Iran is finished': Trump pushes for deal to end war after talks with Xi

When pressed about China's support for Iran, Trump stated that the topic was discussed with Xi, who assured him that China 'is not going to give military equipment' to Iran

Trump's praise meets Xi Jinping's resolve as Beijing talks expose divides

In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader

Trump filings show major trades in Nvidia, Boeing, Microsoft worth $10 mn

The transactions, spelled out in documents filed with the US Office of Government Ethics that encompass more than 100 pages, list purchases and sales in broad ranges

UK health secy quits, setting up potential leadership challenge to Starmer

Health Secretary Wes Streeting became the first senior minister to quit Thursday in what was seen as a precursor to challenging Starmer's leadership

CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets Cuban officials, Raul Castro's grandson

Ratcliffe met with Raulito Rodriguez Castro, Ministry of Interior Lazaro Alvarez Casas and the head of Cuban intelligence services and discussed intelligence cooperation, economic stability

DOJ accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions

Since Trump returned to office last year, his administration has been putting pressure on universities to stop using race as a basis for admission, which conservatives view as illegal discrimination

Israel-Lebanon hold 3rd round of talks as fighting with Hezbollah continues

Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group have continued to trade near-constant fire across the border despite a US-brokered ceasefire on April 17

Brics meeting sees Iran-UAE clash over West Asia conflict in Delhi

There were heated exchanges between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar during the first sessions at the meeting

Musk's lawyer challenges Altman's credibility as OpenAI trial nears end

OpenAI has said the organization is stronger as a for-profit entity, including the nonprofit that is now a shareholder of the corporation, and that Musk simply wanted control

Trump says China agreed to buy 200 Boeing jet planes in major deal

Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting this week to address pain points between the world's largest economies, including sanctions and trade barriers, as well as the war in Iran

Apple-OpenAI partnership deteriorates as legal options are explored

That could include sending the iPhone maker a notice alleging breach of contract without necessarily filing a full lawsuit at the outset, according to the people

US clears Nvidia H200 chip sales to Chinese firms, deliveries yet to begin

Trump picked him up in Alaska en route to a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, raising hopes the trip could finally unlock stalled efforts to sell the H200 chips in China

UK Health Min Streeting quits, calls for PM Starmer's ouster

His announcement fell short of forcing the launch of a formal leadership contest but piles the pressure on the British leader who has so far weathered a drip feed of demands for him to step down