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Iran, Oman in talks to secure Hormuz transit as Tehran advances new shipping control plan

By Arun Jayan . May 18, 2026
Tehran says it is coordinating with Muscat to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says US offered no concessions, demanded ‘only one nuclear facility’ in Trump-backed proposal

By Yasira Rahman . May 18, 2026
Iran’s truce proposal called for ending regional conflicts and lifting all economic and maritime restrictions imposed during the war

Trump and Netanyahu set for talks amid reports of renewed plans for strikes on Iran

Report says Trump to speak with Netanyahu as he grows frustrated with Iran’s peace terms
By Shibra Arshad . May 17, 2026

FIFA and Iran hold 'constructive' talks ahead of 2026 World Cup over visa issues

Grafstrom says Istanbul talks focused on ensuring Iran’s smooth World Cup participation
By Arun Jayan . May 17, 2026

Venezuela deports Nicolas Maduro ally Alex Saab to face US charges years after Biden-era pardon

Alex Saab, once powerful under Nicolas Maduro, lost his government roles and influence after Maduro was removed from power
By Yasira Rahman . May 17, 2026

Pope Leo orders Vatican scrutiny of AI, urges protection of 'human dignity'

Pope reportedly concerned about AI-generated misinformation and erosion of trust in truth
By Anjali Mathur . May 16, 2026

China offers US farmers a way back into its market after the Beijing summit

Beijing agreed to cut import levies and extend approvals for US meat facilities after a 65% drop in bilateral farm trade
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . May 16, 2026

'Real pain begins': Iran warns of economic fallout for Americans after 'war of choice'

By Shibra Arshad . May 16, 2026
Iran is preparing a new system to control and manage ship movement through Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes

Jimmy Lai’s daughter ‘grateful’ to Trump after he raised activist’s release with Xi Jinping

Claire Lai also said she remained hopeful that continued pressure from the United States could eventually help secure her father’s release
By Ishan Jain . May 16, 2026

Trump says US ‘allowed’ Chinese tankers carrying Iranian oil to leave Strait of Hormuz

Trump also indicated that discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping included the issue of sanctions on Chinese companies accused of purchasing Iranian oil
By Ishan Jain . May 16, 2026

Taiwan issues defiant response to Trump’s arms sale freeze following high-stakes talks with Xi

Taipei cited the Taiwan Relations Act to push for a stalled $14 billion arms deal after Trump questioned the need for a war '9,500 miles away'
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . May 15, 2026

Trump says China ‘hasn’t done anything hostile’ on Iran as Xi signals interest in buying more US oil

After Beijing talks, Trump praised Beijing’s Iran stance and said Xi could help calm tensions while exploring expanded US oil purchases
By Ishan Jain . May 15, 2026

Xi Jinping gifts Trump imperial rose seeds from sacred Zhongnanhai: ‘President was interested’

The gesture highlights a surprisingly warm personal rapport developed during the trip, moving beyond formal policy to a more intimate connection
By Eren Waris . May 15, 2026

Xi Jinping cites 'Thucydides trap' in high-stakes meeting with Trump, mentions future war risk

By Shibra Arshad . May 14, 2026
Xi Jinping opened his speech by invoking the 'Thucydides trap', warning of conflict risks when a rising power challenges a dominant one

China's premier pitches Musk, Cook and Huang on investment as Beijing restricts their tech

By Arun Jayan . May 14, 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang told US business leaders that they could help bridge Washington and Beijing amid renewed diplomatic engagement

China signals 'constructive' reset with US, pushes for relationship reboot

'President Trump and I agree to build a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability', Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning said, summarizing Xi
By Anjali Mathur . May 14, 2026

Iran quietly positions China as its exit as Trump-Xi talks raise hopes of diplomatic breakthrough

Tehran viewed Beijing as a key partner in easing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and the nuclear standoff with Washington
By Arun Jayan . May 14, 2026

Xi warns Trump Taiwan could push US-China ties into ‘very dangerous situation’ if mishandled

Trump and Xi Jinping stayed cordial during talks as Taiwan accused China of threatening Indo-Pacific security
By Ishan Jain . May 14, 2026

'China is equal to US': Former PLA colonel brands Trump visit a domestic win

Zhou Bo, former PLA colonel, says China is equal to US and calls Trump’s Beijing visit a domestic win for Chinese leadership.
By Eren Waris . May 14, 2026
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