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Conflict monitor ACLED notes the increase in Israeli attacks on Gaza in April in its latest report.Published On 13 May 202613 May 2026Israel has drastically escalated its attacks on the besieged Gaza Strip in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the United States of Iran, redirecting its firepower to the devastated Palestinian enclave.Conflict monitor ACLED, which tracks Israeli attacks in Gaza, said in ⁠a report on Wednesday that Israel had carried out 35 percent more attacks in April than in March.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAccording to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, 120 Palestinians, including eight…

President Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday evening local time to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a crucial moment in Mr. Trump’s presidency amid the war with Iran and uncertainty about the economy. “We’re the two superpowers,” Mr. Trump told reporters as he departed the White House on Tuesday. “We’re the strongest nation on Earth in terms of military. China’s considered second.”Mr. Trump was greeted by Chinese officials at the airport in Beijing for an arrival ceremony. The U.S. president and his entourage descended the steps of AIr Force One and were greeted by China’s vice president Han Zheng,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A California mayor accused of acting as a Chinese agent is putting a new spotlight on concerns about foreign influence inside the United States.The case adds to a growing list of incidents, from Congress to campuses to local government, that have raised alarms about China-linked activity across American institutions.Here’s a timeline of the cases drawing scrutiny across the U.S.:Arcadia mayor charged as foreign agent in China-linked case Eileen Wang, former mayor of Arcadia, California, who is accused of acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government, has agreed to plead guilty.…

Crypto traders are watching this week’s Trump China summit in Beijing for the next macro signal, with Bitcoin holding above $81,000 after defending $80,000, Ethereum at $2,250, and Solana near $95. The meeting is expected to address trade tensions, AI safeguards, Taiwan policy, and the Iran situation, and any sign of progress could reduce uncertainty for risk assets.Against that backdrop, LiquidChain (LIQUID) said its presale has now raised more than $750,000, putting the project on track toward the $800,000 mark. The pitch centers on cross-chain liquidity and execution across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, as investors continue to seek infrastructure plays…

Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: EchoStar — Shares rose nearly 4.5% after the Federal Communications Commission approved the company’s $40 billion sale of wireless spectrum to AT & T and SpaceX. The company is selling 50 megahertz of its spectrum to AT & T and 65 megahertz to SpaceX. Alibaba — U.S.-listed shares of the Chinese e-commerce giant fell 3% after the company posted an 84% plunge in Q1 profit. Alibaba also reported heavy investments in AI. Nextpower — The energy stock surged 14% after Nextpower raised its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $3.8…

When you ask Brett Halstead what challenges he expects to see with seeding at his farm in Saskatchewan, his answer is simple. “Everything.”Seeding in Saskatchewan has been delayed because of cold temperatures and stubborn spring snow, particularly in the north and east of the province.On top of the common issue of moisture, farmers in Canada’s breadbasket are dealing with war-driven commodity pricing.Prices for diesel and fertilizer have nearly doubled since the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran.On the bright side, Chinese tariffs that hammered canola — more than half of which is grown in Saskatchewan — were either suspended or reduced in March.However,…

Jim Chalmers knew he would be branded a liar as he prepared the Budget that he and the Prime Minister have now conceded 39 times in less than a day backflipped on election promises to leave property investor taxes untouched.The Coalition has swiftly vowed to repeal the curbing of capital gains tax concessions and negative gearing – although it would keep the $250 Working Australian tax Offset, which will cost more than $23 billion over a decade.Opposition Leader Angus Taylor will use his Budget reply speech on Thursday night to link housing and migration numbers, promise to more than double…

MANILA: Volleys of gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday (May 13) and people were told to run for cover, Reuters witnesses heard, as chaos mounted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest a top senator wanted by the International Criminal Court. It was unclear what was happening or who fired the shots. More than 10 military personnel in camouflage fatigues had earlier arrived at the Senate building, some carrying assault rifles, Reuters journalists saw.It was not immediately clear why troops were there and military officials could not immediately be reached for comment. It was unclear if other security…

UK stocks were little changed on Wednesday, lagging behind broader European markets as growing political uncertainty in Britain weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark FTSE 100 edged 0.03% higher by 11:07 am GMT, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%.Investors were already grappling with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices.However, fresh concerns surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the stability of his leadership added further pressure on market sentiment.Leadership concerns unsettle investorsA stream of political headlines intensified doubts over Starmer’s future as prime minister.Investors closely monitored developments after reports suggested divisions within the government could deepen in…

NewsFeedIsrael has demolished 50 shops in al-Eizariya overnight, erasing the livelihoods of more than 200 families despite legal appeals to Israel’s Supreme Court. Israel has earmarked a swath of land for a settlement corridor that would bisect the occupied West Bank and displace thousands of Bedouin villagers.Published On 13 May 202613 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo