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Taiwan's Foreign Ministry Rebukes Trump on Arms Sale
Taiwan's foreign affairs ministry publicly rebuked President Trump's recent hesitation on a U.S. arms sale, underscoring the United States' enduring policy toward the island after Trump's talks with X
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
Trump Leaves Beijing, US and China Urge Iran Ceasefire
Trump’s two‑day Beijing summit with Xi Jinping ended without any major trade or technology deals, while both leaders publicly urged Iran to agree to a ceasefire. Across The Guardian, Globe and Mail, C
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
Stanton doubts China will pressure Iran on Hormuz
Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton dismissed the notion that China would pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite recent talks between President Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing, as reported by
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 tariffs not discussed at Xi summit
President Trump told reporters after his Beijing meeting with Xi Jinping that tariffs were not on the agenda, even as he touted new deals on Hormuz access, Boeing sales and U.S. agricultural exports.
Trump wraps China summit, pledges no Taiwan commitment
President Trump returned to Washington after his most significant second‑term foreign trip, meeting Xi Jinping in China amid visible tensions over the Iran war, Taiwan’s status and trade disputes.
US-China summit exposes Trump's limits on Iran war, Taiwan
At a rare Beijing meeting, Donald Trump lauded Xi Jinping and claimed shared goals on ending the Iran war, yet he stalled a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring his limited leverage. Xi pivot
Xi Warns Trump on Taiwan, Eyes 2027 Military Timeline
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Trump at a Beijing summit that mishandling the Taiwan question could push the U.S. and China into direct conflict, even as the two leaders found common gr
BRICS Ministers Fail to Agree on Iran Conflict
The BRICS foreign ministers’ two‑day summit in New Delhi ended in a stalemate, with members unable to agree on a joint stance toward the US‑Israel war on Iran. The deadlock—amid Iran’s closure of the
Trump to Decide $14B Taiwan Arms Deal After Xi Talk
Trump said he made no commitment to Xi on Taiwan and will decide on a $14 billion arms package to Taipei, as Xi warned the dispute could push US-China ties into dangerous territory.
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
Trump touts 'fantastic' trade deals at China summit
Trump departed Beijing after a flamboyant two‑day summit with Xi, where he boasted of “fantastic” trade deals despite the meeting yielding scant concrete outcomes and no pushback on Xi’s Taiwan rhetor
Powell's Fed Chair Term Ends; Warsh Confirmed
Jerome Powell's second term as Federal Reserve chair ended Friday, two days after the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as his successor. Powell will remain on the Fed board through January 2028, citing un
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 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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