Donald Trump claims the US has reset its relationship with China after reaching a temporary tariff reduction deal and that he will speak with the Chinese leader soon. On Monday, May 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced at the White House that his administration had achieved a complete reset of relations with China after the two sides rea
Trump signs order, giving manufacturers
Donald Trump signs executive order giving drugmakers deadline to bring prescription drug prices in line with other countries, but could face legal challenges Foreign news agencies reported that on Monday, May 12, 2025, Donald Trump signed a new executive order, giving drug manufacturers a 30-day deadline to lower prescription drug prices in the
American hostages arrive in Israel
An American hostage held by Hamas has been released and returned to Israel, with Israeli leaders saying it was the result of military and political pressure. Foreign news agencies reported that Mr. Aidan Alexander, a 21-year-old American-Israeli citizen who was taken hostage by Hamas since October 2023, was released and sent back to Israel on Mo
Duterte wins mayoral election
Rodrigo Duterte has won another term as mayor of Davao City, despite being detained in The Hague while his daughter awaits results of a Senate runoff election that was linked to her impeachment. Foreign news agencies reported on May 12, 2025 that Mr. Rodrigo Duterte, former President of the Philippines, who is currently being held in a prison in
First white South Africans arrive
White South African refugees arrive in US after government speeds up immigration process, Trump says they are victims of racism Foreign news agencies reported that a passenger plane financed by the United States carrying the first group of 49 white South Africans arrived in Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 12, 2025, with the U.S. government prepa