China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News on Thursday.

According to Reuters, the number was far fewer than analysts had expected, and the planemaker’s shares fell.

Details of the deal were not immediately available, including when and which types of jets would be delivered, but the amount was much smaller than the roughly 500-plane package that sources told Reuters was under discussion ahead of a meeting on Thursday between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

“One thing he agreed to today, he’s going to order 200 jets … 200 big ones,” Trump said on Fox News’ Hannity, referring to Xi.

Boeing shares fell 4.1% during market trading afterward.

The talks had been for 500 Boeing 737 MAX jets, plus possibly dozens of more expensive widebody jets in follow-on orders after the summit, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the discussions. China has also been in talks for a similarly sized deal with European planemaker Airbus.

CIA director John Ratcliffe on ‌May 14 delivered a message from U.S. President Donald Trump to top Cuban officials in Havana that the U.S. would “seriously engage” with the island´s government on economic and security issues “only if it makes fundamental changes,” Reuters reported, citing a CIA official.

Ratcliffe’s trip appeared to be only the second visit by a CIA director to Cuba since former leader Fidel Castro´s 1959 revolution, according to Reuters.

The CIA official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, did not elaborate on the specific changes that Trump was demanding.

The U.S. has for decades demanded Cuba open its state-run economy, pay reparations for properties expropriated by the Castro government ⁠and hold “free and fair” elections.

Trump has increased pressure on Cuba, effectively imposing a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island´s already ailing economy.

Cuba first disclosed Ratcliffe’s visit in a statement saying he held talks with his Cuban counterpart at the Interior Ministry in Havana.

“Both sides … underscored their interest in developing bilateral cooperation between law enforcement agencies in the interest of the security of both countries, as well as regional and international security,” the statement ‌said.

Cuba’s representatives ⁠said the island does not pose a threat to U.S. national security, the statement said.

The statement was issued after a U.S. government plane was seen departing Havana’s international airport on Thursday afternoon, according to a Reuters witness.

Ratcliffe delivered “Trump’s message that the United States is prepared to seriously engage on economic and security issues, but only if Cuba makes fundamental changes,” the CIA official told Reuters.

The sides also discussed “intelligence cooperation, economic stability, and security issues, ⁠all against the backdrop that Cuba can no longer be a safe haven for adversaries in the Western Hemisphere,” the official added.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in Beijing, the Chinese Xinhua news agency reported.

The meeting came a day after Xi held talks with Trump.

Xi lauded the “historic and landmark” visit of the American president.

Xi said the two sides had set the new vision of building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability.

“We have reached important common understandings on maintaining stable economic and trade ties, expanding practical cooperation in various fields, and properly addressing each other’s concerns,” Xinhua quoted Xi as saying.

The two sides also agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional issues, according to Xi.

The visit is conducive to enhancing mutual understanding, deepening mutual trust and improving the well-being of the two peoples, Xi said.

This once again demonstrates that it is a shared aspiration of both peoples and the expectation of people across the world for China and the United States to find a right path to get along with each other and to achieve peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation on the basis of mutual respect, Xi added.

“While President Trump hopes to make America great again, I am dedicated to leading the Chinese people toward national rejuvenation,” Xi said, stressing that the two countries can advance their respective development and revitalization by strengthening cooperation.

China and the United States should implement the important common understandings that have been reached, cherish the hard-won positive momentum, keep to the right direction, steer clear of disruptions, and promote the steady development of bilateral relations, Xi said.

British foreign minister Yvette Cooper is expected to visit China in early June, Reuters reported, citing three sources.

The June 2-3 trip will take Cooper to Beijing for talks with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and then to the southern tech hub of Shenzhen for meetings with businesses, according to the report.

Briefings are being prepared on the basis that even if there is a leadership contest to oust British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, that would take weeks or months and Cooper would likely still travel regardless, two British officials said.

British PM Keir Starmer and Chinese leader Xi Jinping announced a “reset” in ties during a January visit to China, following the British government’s approval of plans for Beijing to build its largest embassy in Europe in London, and paving the way for the lifting of Chinese sanctions on six serving lawmakers.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he raised the possibility of a nuclear deal involving the United States, Russia, and China during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Trump told reporters he wants the three countries to sign a pact that would cap the number of nuclear warheads in each nation’s arsenal, according to The Associated Press.

Beijing’s arsenal, according to Pentagon estimates, exceeds 600 operational nuclear warheads and remains far from parity with the United States and Russia, which are each estimated to possess more than 5,000 nuclear warheads.

But Trump suggested Xi was receptive to the idea when he raised it during their private talks.

“I got a very positive response,” Trump said. “This is the beginning.”

The last nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, known as New START, expired in February, removing caps on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals for the first time in more than half a century.

Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk during the Kazan International Economic Forum, Azerbaijan’s APA agency reported.

According to the report, the sides discussed economic relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, the results of the 24th session of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation held in Zangilan on April 16, as well as a number of bilateral issues of mutual interest.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone call with US President Donald Trump during which the two leaders discussed the conflict surrounding Iran and efforts toward a settlement in Ukraine.

“I had a good phone call with Donald Trump on his way back from China. We agree: Iran must come to the negotiating table now. It must open the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran must not be allowed to have nuclear weapons,” Merz wrote on his X account.

The German chancellor also said the two leaders discussed the peaceful resolution of the situation in Ukraine and coordinated their positions ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.

“The United States and Germany are strong partners in a strong NATO,” Merz added.

Discussions on activating YouTube Kids in Armenia are currently underway as authorities, educators, and international partners increase efforts to improve digital literacy and strengthen children’s online safety. 

Ensuring minors’ safety on the internet has become a shared responsibility not only for families, but also for educational institutions, state bodies, and society as a whole.

Georgi Khachatryan, Head of the Professional Methodological Support Department of the Community Police Main Directorate under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, told Armenpress in an interview that minors in Armenia most often fall victim online to crimes targeting sexual inviolability.

Risks facing children online include cyberbullying, personal data leaks, harmful content, and online scams.

“Given the rapid development of information technologies in recent years, we saw an upward trend in such crimes between 2022 and 2024, but in 2025 we have recorded a decline. In 2024, there were nine registered cases that led to criminal proceedings, while in 2025 there were five cases,” he said.

Khachatryan noted that minors often do not even realize they are being subjected to some form of abuse or exploitation online.

As part of efforts to combat online crime, the main focus of outreach work with minors and their legal guardians during the 2025–2026 academic year has been the topic of creating a “Safe Online Environment,” which he described as highly relevant today.

He added that police are also working with parents to raise awareness of online risks facing children. The cybercrime unit operates a hotline for reporting concerns and is active on social media platforms, particularly Telegram, where it regularly shares online safety information.

In the field of children’s online protection, at the initiative of Armenia’s Ministry of High-Tech Industry, the Armenian office of UNICEF has developed a draft roadmap on the protection of children’s rights in the online environment.

The ministry is in contact with representatives of Meta, TikTok, and Roblox to expand awareness in Armenia about safety tools designed for minors. At the same time, discussions are underway with YouTube regarding the activation of YouTube Kids in the country, the ministry told Armenpress.

On December 15, 2025, Armenia’s Ministry of High-Tech Industry, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, and the “Izmirlian” charitable foundation signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding, emphasizing joint efforts by state, educational, and civil institutions to create a safe digital environment, as well as the development of legislative solutions and awareness programs.

In addition, a funding agreement was signed between UNICEF and the “Izmirlian” foundation, under which work is now underway to form an expert group. The group will conduct research and present concrete proposals on legal and practical mechanisms for ensuring children’s protection in the online environment in Armenia.

“Social networks and gaming platforms in Armenia are the main environments for the sexual exploitation and abuse of children. According to UNICEF data, around 9,000 children in Armenia are affected by such abuse annually, with 71% of cases occurring exclusively online. Children are particularly vulnerable to AI-generated content and chatbots, as their cognitive abilities are still developing,” the ministry stated.

According to Tamara Sargsyan, Head of the General Education Department at Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, issues related not only to children’s online safety but also to digital literacy in today’s digital world are a priority for the ministry.

She said the most important step is that, starting from the second grade, students now study a new subject under updated standards called “Digital Literacy and Computer Science.” Previously, “Informatics” was taught only from the seventh grade, mainly focusing on learning computer programs and basic computer use, but now students begin developing broader skills at an earlier age.

The Head of the General Education Department said there is also an interagency media literacy strategy, under which schools run clubs, implement various programs, and organize competitions that help students learn different mechanisms.

She noted that some families do not properly monitor what content children consume or how they use technology, stressing the importance of children learning to understand devices and identify risks. She also highlighted the importance of regular teacher training.

Sargsyan added that work is underway to provide access to artificial intelligence accounts in schools, and once introduced, they will be accompanied by training so that schools are prepared both to use AI and to recognize content created with it.

Psychologist Ani Apitonyan notes that any form of online violence has a significant impact on the mental health of minors. She says children often become victims of cyberbullying but are afraid to speak up about it.

She emphasizes the importance of open and warm parent–child relationships, explaining that children often stay silent out of fear of punishment or being blamed. Apitonyan also highlights that excessive parental control can backfire, causing children to become more secretive.

She advises parents to take an active interest in their children’s online activities, including games and social media, and to listen without criticism. She adds that internet addiction can lead to aggressive or withdrawn behavior in children.

“The child may become emotional or withdrawn, and at the same time may also show aggression or experience feelings of guilt where there is no need for it. This indicates that something has changed in the child’s life, and the parent should simply ask the child to talk about it and say that they will understand them. In that case, the child will trust the parent,” added Apitonyan.

Armenian authorities announced on Friday morning that police had shut down an “Asian criminal syndicate” engaged in gambling scams.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs released a video showing armed special operatives raiding what appears to be a compound used by the syndicate as an office and detaining multiple suspects.

In a statement, the ministry said officers had “shut down the activities of an Asian criminal syndicate specialized in online fake casinos.”