Thursday, May 14, 2026

World

Trump and Xi meet in Beijing amid Iran war

Donald Trump has landed in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping, with trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran all on the table. The meeting comes as disrupted global trade flows have intensified pressure on both leaders to reach a framework, with Trump described by analysts as 'desperate for a win.' Security has been heightened across the Chinese capital, with the two leaders set to meet at the Great Hall of the People.

MarketXi Jinping out before 2027?7%

Politics

Starmer fights for survival as Streeting plots leadership bid

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scrambling to hold onto power as Health Secretary Wes Streeting is expected to resign on Thursday to mount a leadership challenge. Starmer has warned that a contest would 'plunge us into chaos,' appealing directly to ministers and MPs to hold the line. The front pages of British newspapers are dominated by the prospect of Streeting in Downing Street.

MarketStarmer out by June 30, 2026?37%

World

Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE during Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the ongoing conflict with Iran, a trip that underscores how the war has deepened ties between Israel and Gulf states. The visit came as Iran's first vice president warned that Tehran's rights over the Strait of Hormuz are 'established and the matter is closed.' Back home, Netanyahu faces a potential coalition collapse, with his own Likud party submitting a proposal to dissolve parliament and call early elections.

MarketNetanyahu out by end of 2026?44%

Economy

AI chipmaker Cerebras boosts IPO price to raise $5.5bn

Cerebras has raised its IPO price to pull in $5.5 billion, valuing the AI chipmaker at $40 billion in a clear sign that investor appetite for AI infrastructure stocks remains red-hot. The listing caps a period of record investment in AI hardware as big tech firms race to build out compute capacity. The raise is one of the largest tech IPOs of 2026.

MarketDiscord IPO before 2027?53%

Politics

Vance threatens to cut Medicaid funding over fraud

Vice President JD Vance has warned states that refuse to cooperate with the Trump administration's anti-fraud crackdown that he will 'turn off' their federal Medicaid and Medicare funding. Medicare has already paused new signups for hospice and home healthcare agencies while potential fraud is investigated. Critics argue the move is less about fraud and more about dismantling public health coverage — the programmes together cover over 150 million Americans.

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