THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026

As Trump Heads to Beijing, China Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ for a Fight

As President Trump and Xi Jinping prepare to meet this week, Beijing is signaling that it is ready for a showdown over trade.

What Middle Powers Fear About the Trump-Xi Summit

Asian nations worry that President Trump might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China.

Iran Lists Demands That Trump Deemed ‘Unacceptable’

Tehran demanded U.S. war reparations, recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and an end to American sanctions, Iranian state media reported.

Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle

What Middle Powers Fear About the Trump-Xi Summit

Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinping this week.