Thousands march to protest Donald Trumps arrival in Brussels

Thousands march to protest Donald Trumps arrival in Brussels

Protesters, ranging from rights activists to students, professionals and even teens, marched a 4km route on May 24, after U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Brussels. An activist camp has been in place in Brussels since 21 May, as protesters slam Trump over his so-called Muslim ban and the planned Mexican wall. Trump is in the country to meet with NATO members and EU leaders, before heading to a G7 summit in Sicily. May 25, 2017
Putin plays piano during break at Silk Road summit

Putin plays piano during break at Silk Road summit

While awaiting Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin played a few tunes. The two leaders were meeting for bilateral talks during Chinas Silk Road summit. Putin reportedly played passages from Soviet-era songs about Moscow and St Petersburg. May 14, 2017
Brexit Britain tries to woo China for increased trade at Belt and Road summit

Brexit Britain tries to woo China for increased trade at Belt and Road summit

Britain hopes for increased trade with China as Beijing presses forward with its ambitious Silk Road plan aimed at developing worldwide growth. Also known as the Belt and the Road initiative, the Silk Road programme hopes to increase global infrastructure and open up international trade routes in Eurasia. May 14, 2017