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European Commission welcomed a deal to tighten passenger rights enforcement across all transport modes, with faster refunds and stronger disability support, pending final approval.
Yvette Cooper completed a visit to China and India focused on security and economic stability, with £1.2m for health innovation and critical minerals partnerships, HM Government said.
European Commission met EU states on oil and gas risks from Middle East tensions, projected 80% gas storage by summer and noted price impacts from Hormuz closure.
Brussels and Hanoi agreed to deepen science, technology and innovation ties, connecting researchers and startups and reinforcing innovation ecosystems.
China advanced ties with Pakistan and Serbia on May 25, with Xi Jinping meeting Shehbaz Sharif and concluding 20 cooperation documents with Aleksandar Vucic.
European Parliament and Council agreed on implementing EUUS tariff commitments, with safeguards and a fiveyear lobster extension, as the European Commission welcomed the deal.
UK pressed for Syria’s political transition and accountability at the UN Security Council, highlighting 15.6 million people in need and ongoing humanitarian operations.
On 14 May 2026, the UK used the OSCE to condemn Russia’s mass strikes on Kyiv, flagged sanctions tied to child deportations, and reaffirmed support for OSCE field work.
Beijing and Dushanbe deepened ties with a new treaty and 10 cooperation documents, focusing on economic, security and peopletopeople cooperation.
European Commission signed €135m deals with Jordan to fund education, border security, a digital hub, and support for Syrian refugees under their strategic partnership.
Six governments issued a joint statement supporting Panama’s sovereignty and opposing economic pressure on Panamaflagged vessels, according to the US Department of State.
European Commission resumed budget support to Ethiopia and announced new digital and investment measures to deepen economic ties and support reforms.
European Commission proposed fully resuming the EUSyria Cooperation Agreement with a €620m package, amid scrutiny from MEPs over fund transparency and wider regional pressures.
Brussels set out new customsbusiness cooperation steps, including 24/7 alert points and secure whistleblowing, to strengthen enforcement against illicit trade across the EU.
Trump’s 2026 Nobel Peace Prize odds on Polymarket rose to 11% after official Chinese readouts on Trump–Xi talks; zscores indicate an extreme move.
Polymarket surges to 94% for a Trump China visit on May 13, after May 11 reports of a Trump–Xi summit and imminent travel.