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Trump says Xi calls Lai case ‘tough’, no optimism
During his post‑China visit, President Donald Trump told reporters he raised jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai’s case with Xi Jinping, was told it’s a “tough one,” and said he is not optimistic about Lai’s
Warren, Shaheen Call on Trump Not to Renew Russian Oil Waiver
Two Democratic senators, Jeanne Shaheen and Elizabeth Warren, have appealed to the Trump administration to let a Russian‑oil sanctions waiver lapse as it nears its Saturday midnight deadline and maint
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran, did not ask China for favours
President Trump warned that his patience with Iran is running out, demanding the Strait of Hormuz be reopened and hinting at easing sanctions on Chinese oil firms. China’s foreign ministry expressed f
Energy Secretary says Hormuz to reopen by summer
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC that Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz will end by the end of summer, a timeline that comes as PBS reports fresh violence – a ship seized and another sunk
Ronald dela Rosa Evades ICC Arrest, Hides in Senate
Senator Ronald dela Rosa, an ICC‑wanted former police chief, slipped away from a police raid and hid inside the Philippine Senate, where new Senate president Alan Peter Cayetano granted him protective
Colorado Gov. Polis Commutes Tina Peters After Trump
Colorado Governor Jared Polis, citing an unusually harsh sentence, commuted former election clerk Tina Peters’ nine‑year prison term after pressure from President Donald Trump, sparking sharp criticis
Trump China visit yields no Iran aid, stalled trade
President Trump’s two‑day state visit to Beijing—the first by a U.S. leader since 2017—ended with little more than ceremony. Talks spanned Taiwan, Iran and trade, but no concrete Chinese assistance on
Trump Calls NYT Reporter 'Fake Guy' Over Iran
President Trump aboard Air Force One personally attacked New York Times chief Washington correspondent David Sanger, calling him a "fake guy" whose coverage of the U.S. conflict with Iran was "sort of
Iran FM Araghchi Cites Trust Gap, Wants Chinese Help
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters that a deep mistrust of U.S. intentions is the chief barrier to ending the conflict, and he urged diplomatic assistance, especially from China, to
Araghchi: Iran doubts US ‘seriousness’ about talks amid nuclear deadlock
At a BRICS meeting in New Delhi, Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran remains skeptical of U.S. offers to negotiate an end to the regional war, citing a deadlock over its enriched
Trump says US, China agree Iran must reopen Hormuz
In a rare joint front, President Trump told Xi that Beijing backs a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while China’s foreign ministry condemned the Iran conflict as unnecessary. Iran, which shut
Iran Calls on BRICS to Condemn War as Vessel Sinks
Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is urging the BRICS bloc to collectively condemn the conflict and push back against U.S. pressure. The push coincides with the sinking of an Indian‑f
Israeli military strikes add to civilian suffering in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon
Israeli attacks are deepening the humanitarian crisis across Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, leaving the vast majority of Gaza’s residents displaced and exposed to disease while aid deliveries stall.
Trump's Beijing summit yields symbolism, no policy
Donald Trump’s recent Beijing stop‑over was a high‑profile showcase that delivered more photo‑ops and corporate fanfare than any concrete policy or economic gains. The trip ended with Trump departing
Iran Seizes Armoury Ship; Ship Sunk Near Hormuz
Iran seized a floating armoury vessel in the Gulf of Oman and is moving it toward its waters, while a second ship was reported sunk near the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying regional tensions. The UK Na
Pakistan Opens Six Corridors to Iran
Pakistan has opened six overland trade corridors to Iran, dramatically cutting transit times and offering a land‑bridge alternative as U.S. sanctions choke Iran’s maritime routes, while navigating U.S
Trump says no change in Taiwan policy as China visit wraps
President Donald Trump wrapped up a two‑day Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, stating U.S. Taiwan policy is unchanged and warning against Taiwanese independence, while remaining undecided on approving $
Trump Leaves Beijing After Xi Summit, No Iran Deal
President Trump left Beijing after a largely ceremonial summit with Xi that produced modest trade talks but no concrete commitments on Iran, Taiwan, or high‑tech sales, while China warned against mish
Philippine Senator Flees Senate After ICC Warrant
An ICC arrest warrant for a Philippine senator on drug‑war crimes prompted the lawmaker to flee the Senate, sparking a tense standoff that saw shots fired. Reuters reports the government’s promise to
Anti-war coalition pushes Congress to de-escalate US-China ties
An anti-war coalition including Just Foreign Policy and Win Without War sent a letter to Congress on Thursday urging a diplomatic, de-escalatory approach to China as Trump met with Xi Jinping, while D
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