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

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

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

By Swati Sakshi Mishra . May 15, 2026
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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

Rubio publicly warns China on Iran amid Hormuz crisis: ‘It’s in their interest to resolve this’

Marco Rubio said Chinese cargo vessels have already been affected by the Iran crisis, with one shipment reportedly hit near Hormuz
By Ishan Jain . May 14, 2026

Netanyahu's office confirms discreet UAE visit during Iran war, boasts 'historic breakthrough'

Days before the visit surfaced, Mike Huckabee confirmed Israel supplied Iron Dome systems to help strengthen the UAE's defenses
By Anjali Mathur . May 13, 2026

Iran says it’s prepared for fresh US strikes as Trump begins Xi talks in China

Trump arrives in Beijing for Xi summit as Iran tensions escalate and war games conclude
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . May 13, 2026

Trump takes Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to China after public snub controversy

Trump defends Nvidia chief after reports he was excluded from Beijing delegation list
By Arun Jayan . May 13, 2026

Trump arrives in China for Xi talks as tariffs, AI and Iran dominate agenda

By Deepanjali Sharma . May 13, 2026
Trump lands in Beijing for high-stakes summit on tariffs, Taiwan, AI and Iran

Israel fears Trump may strike ‘bad deal’ with Iran leaving key war issues unresolved: Sources

By Ishan Jain . May 13, 2026
Sources said Israel feared an agreement could leave Iran’s nuclear program partly intact while ignoring missiles and proxy concerns

Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi urges Trump to ‘finish the job’ in Iran

Pahlavi has increasingly positioned himself as one of the most visible Iranian opposition voices calling for Western backing
By Ishan Jain . May 13, 2026

Trump says Xi could help broker Iran deal, but insists US ‘will handle it one way or another’

Donald Trump said the US does not need Xi Jinping’s help on Iran, warning Tehran to 'do the right thing' or face consequences
By Ishan Jain . May 13, 2026

House Republicans challenge Hegseth over Pentagon budget, amid rising Iran war costs

Top GOP lawmakers question $1.5T Pentagon budget as Trump seeks major supplemental request
By Arun Jayan . May 12, 2026

Trump eyes Venezuela statehood after Maduro’s capture, acting leader defends sovereignty

Trump says he is ‘seriously considering’ Venezuela as a 51st state, citing oil reserves and ties
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . May 11, 2026
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