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Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order
Shipping giants CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have suspended all bookings to and from Cuba until further notice, they said separately on Sunday, with both citing a US executive order issued on May 1.
Trump says 'clock is ticking for Iran' after call with Netanyahu on China, Hormuz
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open Hormuz, China calls war unjustified
Trump says he's not looking for Taiwan to go independent following Beijing summit with Xi
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi
"It's been an incredible visit. I think a lot of good has come of it," Trump told Xi at their final meeting.
Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis
Temporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.
What is the Thucydides Trap, raised by Trump’s China visit? - analysis
Beijing is waiting and wondering what comes next, much like Sparta did prior to the outbreak of war in 431 BCE.
Why should the US-China meetings matter for the Middle East? Here are five reasons - analysis
Beijing has been treading carefully in the region. It doesn’t want to be involved in conflict. Let’s examine five reasons the US-China meetings matter for the region.
Ship seized off UAE's Fujairah being pulled toward Iranian waters
The incident comes as India said on Thursday that an Indian-flagged ship had been attacked off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, and all crew on board were safe.
Trump mishandling of Taiwan issue will push ties to 'dangerous place,' China's Xi warns
China's President Xi Jinping also described Taiwan as the most important issue in China-US relations as the two countries kicked off two days of talks set to cover their fragile trade truce.
Trump lauds ‘biggest summit’ as Xi talks tackle trade, Iran
Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined Trump’s delegation as US companies seek greater access to China.
Chinese companies planning clandestine arms sales to Iran, US intelligence finds - report
China has significantly aided Iran over the course of the war, providing intelligence on US forces and supplying Tehran with dual-use materials used in the production of drones and missiles.
Chinese supertanker breaks through US-Iran war blockade in Hormuz
The Chinese supertanker Yuan Hua Hu crosses the Strait of Hormuz after months of delay, carrying nearly 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, as US-Iran tensions continue to shape the Gulf.
Trump arrives in Beijing for first US presidential visit in nearly a decade
Trump’s Beijing visit kicks off with trade talks, as he seeks to strengthen ties and resolve business challenges with China.
