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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
Putin says Ukraine war is ending but the global order has already shifted - opinion
Ukraine war may be winding down, but its impact on global politics is already irreversible.
US-China summit tests ties as tensions grow over Taiwan, trade, AI technology
While President Trump claims to have a "very good relationship with President Xi," with a bit of friendly competition, divisions between Washington and Beijing are growing deeper.
Five arrested in China-US joint operation targeting drug trafficking
A joint China-US anti-narcotics operation led to five arrests and the seizure of synthetic opioids like protonitazene and bromazolam in multiple locations across both countries.
Taiwan confident in US ties, hopes Trump-Xi summit brings no ‘surprises’
Taiwan voiced confidence in US relations ahead of Trump’s China visit while expressing concern over possible “surprises” tied to Taiwan.
Trump's visit to China will focus on Iran issue, demand more pressure on Tehran, US officials say
The discussions come amid efforts to reach a new agreement with Tehran and growing concern in Washington over continued Chinese support for the Iranian regime.
China's free ride: How Beijing turned the Middle East war into a military laboratory - opinion
The Iran war is not a contained regional episode. It is a live stress test of Western military architecture, conducted under conditions that suit Beijing, at a cost that China does not bear
Any Iran deal without proxy restrictions is strategic surrender - opinion
A new nuclear deal may calm markets, but it could embolden Iran’s regime and its regional proxies.
US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector
The US Treasury said it was also prepared to act against any foreign company supporting illicit Iranian commerce and could impose secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions that aid Iran.
China sentences former defense ministers to death with reprieve
The armed forces have been one of the main targets of a broad corruption crackdown ordered by President Xi Jinping after coming to power in 2012.
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of US President Donald Trump's trip to China next week, where the Iran war is likely to be high on the agenda.
