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Cuba Runs Out of Diesel and Oil as US Blockade Deepens Energy Crisis

Cuba has completely exhausted its diesel and fuel oil reserves, the energy minister confirmed, as US sanctions deepen the island's worst power crisis in years.

05/14/2026

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UK Economy Posts Surprise March Growth Despite Iran War Fallout

The UK economy grew 0.3% in March, beating contraction forecasts, though analysts warn Iran war pressures will weigh heavily on Q2 and beyond.

05/14/2026

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Americans Still Feel Terrible About the Economy

U.S. consumer sentiment has hit all-time lows in 2026. Economists blame compounding shocks from inflation, tariffs, and geopolitical conflict for the prolonged

05/14/2026

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Xi Raises Thucydides Trap Warning as Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Gets Underway

Trump and Xi opened a two-day Beijing summit covering trade, tariffs, Taiwan and Iran. Xi warned of the Thucydides Trap as both leaders sought to reset ties.

05/14/2026

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Bessent Says U.S. AI Lead Enables Productive China Safety Talks

Treasury Secretary Bessent tells CNBC the U.S. can negotiate AI safety rules with China precisely because America holds the technological lead. (158 chars)

05/14/2026

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Cuba Runs Out of Diesel and Fuel Oil as US Blockade Deepens Energy Crisis

Cuba's energy minister confirmed the country has exhausted all diesel and fuel oil reserves as a US-led blockade deepens a severe power crisis. (157 chars)

05/14/2026

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UK Economy Posts Surprise March Growth Despite Iran War Shock

The UK economy grew 0.3% in March, beating forecasts of a contraction, as Iran war fears pushed consumers and businesses to front-load spending early.

05/14/2026

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit New Records on Tech Rally

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at new all-time highs Wednesday as semiconductor stocks surged. Futures pointed higher into Thursday's session.

05/14/2026

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Xi Raises Thucydides Trap Warning as Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Gets Underway

Trump and Xi opened a two-day Beijing summit covering trade, Taiwan, AI and Iran. Xi raised the Thucydides Trap question before world leaders and markets watche

05/14/2026

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Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing Signals New Era of Managed Competition

Trump and Xi met in Beijing and agreed on a "strategic stability" framework covering trade, Taiwan, the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran. Here are the key takeaways.

05/14/2026

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UK Economy Posts Surprise March Growth Despite Iran War Disruption

The UK economy grew 0.3% in March, beating forecasts of a contraction, but analysts warn the Iran war will drag on growth through Q2 and beyond.

05/14/2026

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Fresh Records on Tech Rally

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at fresh all-time highs Wednesday as semiconductor stocks surged despite a hotter-than-expected producer price index rea

05/14/2026

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Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Yields Strategic Stability Framework

Trump and Xi met in Beijing Thursday, agreeing to a strategic stability framework as top business leaders including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang joined the visit.

05/14/2026

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Xi Raises Thucydides Trap Warning as Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Opens

Trump and Xi opened a two-day Beijing summit covering trade, tariffs, Taiwan, and Iran. Xi invoked the Thucydides Trap in his opening remarks.

05/14/2026

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US Army Recovers Body of Second Soldier Missing in Morocco

The US Army has recovered the body of Spc. Mariyah Collington, the second soldier who went missing off Morocco's coast during the African Lion exercise.

05/14/2026