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England and Wales Housing Market Slows

England and Wales Housing Market Slows

May 16, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

The housing market in England and Wales is losing momentum. New buyer inquiries dropped in April. Estate agents blame the Iran war for the slowdown. Homebuyers

US and China Leaders Meet Amid Trade Tensions

US and China Leaders Meet Amid Trade Tensions

May 15, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are holding a high-stakes summit in Beijing. The meeting comes as trade disputes, Taiwan's status, an