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Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills at least 82 people
The Associated Press | May 23, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi killed at least 82 people. Official news agency Xinhua said the accident happened on Friday evening. Around 247 workers were on duty at the time.
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Smokers in China are being chided by anti-smoking womenSteve Inskeep, Andrea Muraskin | May 21, 2026, 3:13 PM UTC
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Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at meeting in BeijingThe Associated Press | May 20, 2026, 5:26 AM UTC
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Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties, as Xi also seeks stable U.S. relationsThe Associated Press | May 19, 2026, 6:02 AM UTC
Cordial Trump-Xi meeting is a 'good sign,' says longtime U.S. diplomat
Longtime U.S. diplomat Richard Haass interprets President Trump's meeting with China leader, Xi Jinping. He said though the two have different priorities the cordial summit could be a 'good sign.'
Steve Inskeep, Destinee Adams | May 14, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC
China's leader warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to a clash
At the summit, the Chinese leader placed Taiwan, a key point of friction between the U.S. and China, at the center, calling it "the most important issue" between the two countries.
Jan Camenzind Broomby | May 14, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
Trump lands in China as Iran war smolders
President Trump says he has a great relationship with President Xi. His trip to China will provide a temperature check.
Tamara Keith | May 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The U.S. fires on Iranian tankers trying to evade its blockade amid a Hormuz standoff
U.S. forces fired on two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. And the United Arab Emirates reported another Iranian missile and drone attack.
The Associated Press | May 8, 2026, 10:44 AM UTC
Military drills on the edge: U.S. and allies test capabilities near Asia's flash points
From drone boats to long-range missiles, the U.S. and its allies tested new military tactics in the Philippines, sharpening deterrence as tensions with China intensify.
Anthony Kuhn | May 8, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
