From “Mandate of Heaven” symbolism to hopes for a “good harvest” in trade, analysts say Beijing used Trump’s Temple of Heaven visit on Thursday (May 14) to send layered diplomatic messages.

A spokesperson for the Malaysian government said on Wednesday (May 13) that the country was also considering potential legal action, without specifying details.

Earlier in the day, Philippine authorities were seeking confirmation of reports that Ronald dela Rosa had fled, a day after gunfire rang out at the Senate where he had taken refuge.

The meeting of the superpowers will likely be overshadowed by the war in the Middle East, which has seen the crucial Strait of Hormuz effectively closed - sending global energy prices soaring.