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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 that began on February 28. Hosted at Bharat......
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 a new attempt to stabilize economic......
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 held earlier in the day with the......
Oil prices stayed above the 100 dollar mark on Thursday as global markets focused on high level talks in Beijing between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Traders watched the meeting for any signal that could ease tensions linked to the Iran conflict and the disrupted flow of energy through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude traded around 106 dollars......
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to China in the near future, according to statements from the Kremlin on Thursday. Officials confirmed that preparations for the visit have already been finalized, although no exact date has been officially announced. The upcoming trip reflects the continued strengthening of relations......
A potential partnership between Huawei, Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group and Stellantis is under discussion to develop new energy vehicles under the Maserati brand. The talks reportedly involve a framework where each company would take a defined role in product development, manufacturing and branding, although no final agreement has been reached. Under......
Apple’s supply chain stocks rallied after the company reportedly increased its iPhone production targets for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2026 to 163 million units, reflecting growing confidence in demand for the iPhone 17 lineup and renewed momentum across the premium smartphone market. The revised target represents an increase......
Taiwan authorities declared that China represents the principal threat to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, amid rising tensions surrounding the Taiwan Strait and growing geopolitical rivalry between Beijing and Washington. The statement came after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump that mishandling......
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 maintaining a constructive and strategically......
Mazda has postponed the launch of its first dedicated battery electric vehicle to 2029 at the earliest and sharply reduced its electrification spending, signaling a strategic shift toward hybrid models as near-term demand for full electric vehicles weakens in several markets. The Japanese automaker confirmed the decision alongside its latest......
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 in the Chinese market and Beijing pressing......
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, signaling limited but notable cooperation......
Rising fuel prices linked to the conflict involving Iran are driving a sharp increase in residential solar adoption across Asia, as households seek protection from mounting energy costs and supply instability. The shift is particularly visible in countries heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, where consumers are turning to rooftop solar......
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