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Middle Powers Navigate US-China Rivalry Amid Trade Talks
As U.S.-China tensions shape global trade, middle powers like Europe and Canada are navigating economic pressures and diplomatic realignments amid a strategic stalemate between Washington and Beijing.
Trump-Xi Summit: Rare Earths, AI Safety, Taiwan on Table
Trump will host Xi Jinping at the White House on September 23 in an unusual airport welcome at Joint Base Andrews, ahead of a summit expected to address a November 10 trade truce expiration, rare eart
Bessent: US, China Eye Tariff Cuts on Noncritical Goods
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday the U.S. and China are weighing tariff reductions on "noncritical" products, timed ahead of President Trump's hosting of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Wa
Trump getting sued after banning MS NOW, Politico, CNN from White House
Three news organizations banned from the White House — CNN, MS NOW, and Politico — have sued the Trump administration, while fellow TV networks withdrew from the press pool in solidarity.
Hinson: Iowans shouldn't pay for Iran war
Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson criticized the ongoing military conflict linked to Iran, arguing Iowans should not bear the economic burden through higher prices at the pump and checkout lin
State Dept Warns Americans After Houthi Strike on Riyadh
The State Department on Saturday warned Americans across the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance after Iranian-backed Houthis struck Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital.
Trump Heads to UN Amid Diplomatic Turmoil and Allied Strain
Trump heads to the UN General Assembly this week facing diplomatic headwinds, with multiple outlets highlighting his lack of allies, a tumultuous backdrop, and potential flashpoints spanning Europe, R
Rubio Courts Japan, South Korea Before Trump-Xi Summit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met the foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan in New York to coordinate positions ahead of President Trump's White House meeting with Xi on Thursday, as allies fear
US Issues Mideast Travel Alerts After Missile Attack
U.S. embassies and the State Department issued fresh security alerts for Americans across the Middle East after a missile attack struck a historic region, reviving broader travel warnings.
Moscow oil refinery output halted after Sunday drone attack, sources say - Reuters
Ukraine's largest-ever drone attack on Moscow struck on the final day of Russia's election, halting output at a Moscow oil refinery after over 1,000 drones were fired.
Ukraine Deploys 'Pelican' in Major Russia Strike
Ukraine deployed a new weapon dubbed the 'Pelican' for the first time in a massive Sunday strike on Russia's oil and logistics infrastructure, as analysts debate whether it is a tactical ballistic mis
Pro-Putin Party Wins Record 355 Seats in Russia
Russia's pro-Putin party secured a record 355 parliamentary seats and a supermajority in the country's election, while an anti-war party managed only a tiny regional foothold.
EU to Lift Sanctions on Usmanov, Fridman
EU ambassadors agreed Monday to lift sanctions imposed over Russia's war in Ukraine on billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, bundled into a three-year renewal of broader Russia sanctions.
North Korea Fires Two Missiles Before Trump-Xi Summit
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on September 20 — its second launch in eight days — days before Trump's Washington summit with Xi Jinping and the start of the UN General Assembly.
Cassidy Slams Trump Jr. Russian Oligarch Wedding Gifts
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) publicly criticized Donald Trump Jr. for accepting lavish gifts from a Russian oligarch with Kremlin ties, calling it 'really bad' and warning anyone with 'proximity to power
Russia hits Zaporizhzhia as Ukraine steps up mass drone strikes
Russia bombed Zaporizhzhia and nine other Ukrainian regions overnight, wounding five, a day after Ukraine fired more than 1,000 drones into Russia including hundreds aimed at Moscow, as leaders gather
Trump: Russia has ‘lost control’ of diesel industry because of Ukraine war
President Trump said Russia has "lost control" of its diesel oil industry because Ukrainian strikes have blown up a large number of Russian refineries, and he urged an end to the war.
Middle Powers Act Amid US-China Stalemate
As U.S.-China talks loom, middle powers like Canada and EU nations are recalibrating alliances amid trade tensions, technological rivalry, and shifting diplomatic strategies, seeking leverage without
Houthis Renew Yemen Offensive Against Saudi Arabia
Multiple outlets are covering a Houthi offensive against Saudi Arabia in Yemen, with the Guardian framing the escalation as spillover from Trump's Iran policy and oil markets reacting to rebel leader
Making Nuclear War 'Limited' Risks Making It More Likely
A new analysis argues that Elbridge Colby's push for "rational," limited nuclear options to make American deterrence more credible could backfire by making nuclear use appear more routine, intensifyin
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