China
Trump’s mixed messages cannot obscure his record on confronting Iran - opinion
Israel may bristle at Trump’s comments, but his determination to weaken Iran still shapes regional security.
North Korea flaunts nuclear growth ahead of high-stakes Xi-Kim meeting
China blasts US and Taiwan statements on 37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square military crackdown
China imposes travel ban on New Zealand lawmakers after Taiwan visit, sparking backlash
Iran’s oil gamble could turn Gulf attrition into Tehran’s own nightmare - opinion
As attacks spread across Gulf energy infrastructure, Iran may discover its own oil economy cannot survive prolonged attrition.
Three dead and 17 missing after flooding in China's Chongqing
Rescue efforts were underway after extreme rainfall hit Chongqing’s Yongchuan district, with China allocating nearly $3 million for disaster recovery.
China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
The Shenzhou-23 vessel is scheduled to launch using the Long March-2F Y23 carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, with three Chinese astronauts on board.
At least 90 killed in China's worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for authorities to "spare no effort" in treating the injured and conducting search-and-rescue operations.
Third Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to China, data shows
Iran approved the shipment to help build confidence between Qatar and Pakistan, which is mediating in peace talks, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Japan’s Taiwan fears expose a deeper crisis in American deterrence - opinion
Regional actors believe that in the event of a direct confrontation with China, the US would act with extreme caution and seek to avoid a large-scale war whenever possible.
France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
China and Russia vetoed a similar US-backed text in April, arguing it was biased against Tehran.
US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale over Iran war, acting US Navy secretary says
Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about US arms sales delays.
'I speak to everybody': Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in diplomatic shift
During Trump's visit last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Trump directly that Taiwan would be a “very dangerous situation” if not handled correctly.
Putin says Russia ready to work with US, has discussed this with Xi
"There is a point in comparing the content," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television Kremlin reporter Pavel Zarubin when asked about comparisons with the Trump visit.
