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Xi Jinping gives Donald Trump rare visit to historic Zhongnanhai compound in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping offered former U.S. President Donald Trump a rare visit to the historic Zhongnanhai compound in Beijing following high-level discussions on trade, regional security, and international relations. Located next to the Forbidden City and near Tiananmen Square, Zhongnanhai serves......

Iran authorizes limited Strait of Hormuz transit as tensions persist

About 30 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian authorization since Wednesday, signaling a partial resumption of maritime traffic through one of the world’s most strategic shipping lanes despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and stalled diplomatic efforts. Iranian state television......

Iran says Hormuz Strait remains open under naval coordination rules

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all commercial shipping provided vessels coordinate with Iranian naval forces before transit. The comments were delivered on the sidelines of the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi as tensions continue......

Iran presses BRICS to condemn US and Israeli military campaign

Foreign ministers from the BRICS nations opened a two day summit in New Delhi on Thursday under the shadow of the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The meeting exposed growing divisions inside the expanded BRICS bloc as member states struggled to align their positions on the war......

Trump and Xi open Beijing summit with new trade council talks

Senior American and Chinese officials are discussing the creation of a new bilateral Trade Council and a separate Investment Council as President Donald Trump opened high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The proposals, confirmed Thursday by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, signal......

Donald Trump describes talks with Xi Jinping as “extremely positive and productive”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump described his recent discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping as “extremely positive and productive,” highlighting a cautious tone of optimism in U.S.-China relations. Speaking at a formal banquet in Beijing, Trump stated that the meetings and conversations......

China and the United States seek a more stable relationship after Xi-Trump summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised what he described as a “new positioning” in relations between China and the United States following a high-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing. According to statements released after the summit, both leaders expressed support for......

Trump arrives in Beijing for high stakes talks with Xi

Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit centered on tense economic and geopolitical negotiations with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The visit brings together senior US officials and a large delegation of corporate leaders, with Washington seeking expanded access for American firms......

US and China oppose Iranian transit fees in Strait of Hormuz

The United States and China have reached a rare point of diplomatic alignment by opposing Iran’s proposed transit charges for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The position was confirmed by the US State Department ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping,......

Beijing welcomes Donald Trump’s upcoming visit and calls for stronger cooperation

China has officially welcomed the upcoming state visit of former U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing, signaling a willingness to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two global powers. Chinese officials stated that the visit is seen as an opportunity to improve bilateral relations......

Trump announces talks with Cuba as Washington signals shift

The United States has announced the opening of discussions with Cuba after President Donald Trump stated that Havana had requested assistance from Washington. The announcement marks a potential shift in a relationship that has remained tense for decades, although no details have been provided on the......

US naval blockade redirects 62 ships linked to Iranian trade

The United States Central Command said more than 20 American warships are enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iran, with 62 commercial vessels redirected and four others neutralized since operations began on April 13. The campaign forms part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Economic......

China criticizes U.S. sanctions linked to Iran and vows support for companies

China has strongly criticized new sanctions imposed by the United States against several Chinese companies accused by Washington of supporting Iranian military-related activities. Chinese officials described the measures as “unilateral” and “illegal,” arguing that such restrictions......

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