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China's new trade negotiator amid ongoing trade war

China has appointed a new lead negotiator for international trade as it faces steep tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources announced that Li Chenggang has been named the country's new trade representative and vice-minister of commerce. Li......

China to ‘Reduce’ Hollywood Movie Releases in Response to Trump’s Tariffs

China has announced plans to scale back the number of Hollywood films allowed in its theaters, a move directly tied to escalating trade tensions with the United States. The decision comes in response to the US government's imposition of steep tariffs now reaching up to 145% on Chinese goods, a policy......

Putin Proposes North Korea and BRICS in Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that North Korea and other Moscow-aligned nations, including BRICS members, should participate in negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. According to Russian state media, he also proposed placing Ukraine under a "temporary administration" as......

U.S. second lady visits Greenland amid Trump’s annexation aspirations

Usha Vance, the wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, will embark on an official visit to Greenland from Thursday to Saturday, the White House announced on Sunday. Her trip comes as former President Donald Trump reiterates his ambition to annex the autonomous Danish territory. According to a White House......

US approves first sale of laser-guided precision rockets to Saudi Arabia

The United States has authorized the first-ever sale of advanced laser-guided rockets to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant development in military cooperation between the two nations. According to the Pentagon, the State Department has approved the transaction, valued at approximately $100 million,......

US Intensifies Strikes on Houthis Amid Red Sea Tensions

The United States has vowed to continue its military operations against Yemen’s Houthi rebels until they halt their attacks on commercial shipping. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed this stance on Sunday, following a series of American airstrikes that reportedly killed at least 53......

Trump and the DR Congo: A Strategic Mining Deal in the Making

The United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are exploring a potential mining agreement that could reshape the region’s geopolitical landscape. The discussions, confirmed by the Congolese presidency, revolve around US access to the DRC’s vast reserves of cobalt, coltan,......

Ukraine Open to 30-Day Ceasefire as US Resumes Military Aid

The United States has agreed to restart military assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine following Kyiv’s willingness to accept a 30-day ceasefire in its ongoing conflict with Russia. In a joint statement issued after a meeting in Saudi Arabia, both nations acknowledged Ukraine’s......

North Korea Demonstrates Counterattack Capabilities With Missile Tests

North Korea has conducted a strategic cruise missile test in the Yellow Sea, a drill that, according to Pyongyang, showcases its ability to retaliate against threats. The test, carried out on Wednesday, was observed by leader Kim Jong Un, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The missiles......

US Policy Shift on UN Resolutions Regarding the Russia-Ukraine War

After three years of unwavering support for Ukraine, the United States has altered its stance, voting against a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution condemning Russia’s invasion. Additionally, the US proposed an alternative resolution that avoided explicitly blaming Russia and instead......

Zelenskyy Proposes Resignation for Peace, Eyes NATO Membership Amid Escalating Drone Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed stepping down from office in exchange for peace and NATO membership, amid the largest Russian drone strike on Ukraine since the war began. During a Sunday press conference in Kyiv, Zelenskyy made the offer as tensions deepened between him and the newly......

Trump Intensifies Criticism of Zelenskyy Amid US-Ukraine Mineral Deal Negotiations

The US President Donald Trump has escalated his attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, coinciding with White House statements indicating that an agreement on rare earth minerals between the US and Ukraine is nearing completion. In a recent interview, Trump continued to blame Zelenskyy for......

Arab leaders unite against Trump’s Gaza plan

Arab leaders are scheduled to convene this Friday in Saudi Arabia to formulate a response to the U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for American control over the Gaza Strip and the forced displacement of its population, according to diplomatic and government sources. The Saudi Crown Prince,......