Beijing on Edge as Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Face Off in High-Stakes Summit After Years of Silence
A tense political stage is set in Beijing as Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump for their first face-to-face summit in years — a rare encounter carrying global consequences that stretch from trade wars to Taiwan, Iran, and the future balance of power. This visit marks the first trip by a sitting […] Read more
In a political scene growing increasingly tense and opaque, U.S. President Donald Trump has once again ignited controversy over Venezuela after posting an unusual map on his Truth Social platform depicting the Latin American nation wrapped in the American flag and labeled with a striking phrase: “The 51st State.” The post, shared on Tuesday, was […] Read more
On the 73rd day of the American-Israeli war against Iran, tensions across the Middle East surged to a new level as diplomatic channels faltered, military operations intensified, and regional powers braced for the possibility of a wider confrontation. U.S. President Donald Trump sharply rejected Iran’s latest response — delivered through Pakistani mediators — to Washington’s […] Read more
The Trump administration has projected increasingly inconsistent messages regarding the conflict with Iran and ongoing efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, oscillating between declarations that military operations had ended and renewed threats of further escalation. Within the span of 24 hours, officials shifted from emphasizing a fragile ceasefire to warning Tehran of intensified military […] Read more
Israeli forces have intercepted and detained crews from at least 22 boats belonging to a Gaza-bound aid flotilla near the Greek island of Crete. The convoy was attempting to break Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver humanitarian assistance. The Global Sumud Flotilla, composed of around 58 vessels carrying activists from more than […] Read more
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for a four-day state visit, marking the first such royal trip since Queen Elizabeth II visited in 2007. The royal couple landed at Joint Base Andrews, where they were formally received before proceeding to the White House. There, they were welcomed by President […] Read more
The Trump administration has pledged to intensify enforcement against foreign technology firms, particularly those in China, accused of misusing U.S.-developed artificial intelligence models. In a memo issued Thursday, Michael Kratsios, the White House chief science and technology adviser, alleged that China-based entities are conducting large-scale, coordinated efforts to “distill” or extract capabilities from leading American […] Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday via social media that the U.S. Navy would “immediately” initiate a blockade aimed at preventing vessels from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows the suspension of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and signals a renewed push by Washington to assert strategic control over […] Read more
Donald Trump has warned that he could destroy Iran’s key infrastructure, including power stations, oil fields, desalination facilities, and Kharg Island, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened immediately. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the U.S. is engaged in “serious discussions” with what he described as a more reasonable regime to […] Read more
Donald Trump has sharply rebuffed Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for the U.S. to incite a violent street uprising aimed at toppling the Iranian regime. “Why should we tell people to take to the streets when they’ll just get mowed down?” Trump reportedly told the Israeli prime minister during a call last week. The conversation came hours […] Read more
