An Iranian newspaper, Hamshahri, has published a list of 13 foreign leaders, including US President Trump, Israeli PM Netanyahu, and British PM Starmer, as targets for revenge following the killing of supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, stated that vengeance is the nation's will and these 'criminals' will not die peacefully.
A conservative Iranian newspaper, Hamshahri, published an infographic listing 13 foreign leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, as targets for revenge following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed retribution.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican and ally of Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a sudden illness. His office confirmed his passing on Sunday, with reports suggesting chest pains and cardiac arrest. Graham, who represented South Carolina since 2003, was a key figure in foreign policy and a staunch defender of Trump.
Donald Trump unveiled a $400 million Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar to serve as a temporary Air Force One. The luxury jet, featuring a bold livery, has faced criticism over its value and potential diversion of funds from defense projects.
JD Vance's new memoir, "Communion," details his conversion to Catholicism and argues for a Catholic-influenced third way to fix America. The book arrives as American Catholicism sees a resurgence of converts, particularly young adults, alongside headline-grabbing clashes between conservative Catholics and the Vatican.
Foreign leaders are increasingly visiting China's tech industry, focusing on robotics and AI. They seek cooperation and aim to integrate China's innovation and smart manufacturing into their own countries, recognizing China's shift from a "world factory" to a "global innovation hub."
Foreign leaders, including those from Laos, Germany, Pakistan, and Serbia, are increasingly visiting China's Zhejiang province. They are drawn to its advancements in robotics and AI, seeking business opportunities, and looking to learn from its green development and industrial upgrade models.
Countries around the world are commemorating the 81st anniversary of victory over Germany in WWII, honoring those who died defeating Nazism Read Full Article at RT.com
China's diplomatic strategy has shifted significantly, with Beijing conducting far fewer overseas state visits while welcoming a steady stream of foreign leaders to the capital. President Xi Jinping hosted an average of 48 foreign leaders annually from 2013 to 2018, and at least 44 annually over the past three years post-Covid. The change reflects Beijing's growing confidence and preference for a 'home-court' model of diplomacy, with greater emphasis on neighbourhood diplomacy and engagement with European middle powers. Analysts say changes in US policy and President Trump's diplomatic approach prompted China's allies to recalibrate their relationships with Beijing.
Dmitry Peskov noted that a number of leaders had expressed a desire to join Russians in celebrating Victory Day
Mozambique President Daniel Chapo became the first African head of state to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this year. Chapo was the tenth national leader overall to meet Xi in Beijing in 2026, following earlier visits from the heads of countries including the UK, Canada, Vietnam and Spain. US President Donald Trump is due to have a summit with Xi during a May 14-15 visit to China. Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit the country before the end of June.
Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is using expressive gestures, music and personal gifts to connect with foreign leaders, putting her own spin on the Japanese concept of omotenashi (hospitality). Six months into office, Takaichi performed the 'Kamehameha' gesture from Dragon Ball during a press appearance with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is known to be a fan of the series. Earlier, she raised her fist aboard a US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier alongside President Donald Trump at Yokosuka Navy Base.
