Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged deeper cooperation during high-level talks in Moscow. Vladimir Putin said ties between Russia and China have reached an “unprecedentedly high level” as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for strategic talks focused on global security, energy and international cooperation. During the meeting, Putin described…
The US president says fresh negotiations with Iran stopped a planned military strike. Donald Trump said he called off a planned US military attack on Iran after requests from Gulf leaders and renewed hopes for a diplomatic agreement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab…
Rescue teams have located the bodies of the remaining divers who disappeared inside a deep underwater cave system in the Maldives. Divers Alert Network Europe said specialist rescue divers located the bodies of the four remaining victims during an operation near the Dhekunu Kandu dive site in Vaavu Atoll on Monday morning. According to the…
Taiwan’s president says the island remains committed to peace despite rising tensions with China and renewed comments from Donald Trump. Lai Ching-te has said Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China but will also not give up its sovereignty or democratic way of life. In a statement posted on Facebook, Lai said Taiwan remains an…
US President Donald Trump says Iran must act quickly as negotiations to end the conflict remain deadlocked. Donald Trump has warned Iran that “time is of the essence” as diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict face growing uncertainty. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran must move “FAST” or risk severe consequences….
Russia says a large-scale Ukrainian drone strike hit the Moscow region overnight, leaving three people dead and several others injured. Russian officials said air defence systems intercepted hundreds of drones during the attack, which targeted areas around Moscow, including Khimki and Pogorelki. According to regional governor Andrey Vorobiev, a woman died after a house collapsed…
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China next week as Moscow and Beijing move to strengthen their strategic alliance. The Kremlin confirmed that Putin will visit China from May 19 to 20 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both leaders are expected to discuss trade, economic cooperation, and closer political ties between the…
Fresh violence hit southern Lebanon despite a new US-backed ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon. At least six people, including three paramedics, were killed after an Israeli air strike targeted a civil defence centre in the southern Lebanese town of Harouf, according to Lebanon Ministry of Public Health. Lebanese officials said another paramedic suffered critical…
Donald Trump says he will decide “soon” on Taiwan arms sales after fresh warnings from China. US President Donald Trump has declined to commit to a major arms sale package for Taiwan following a strong warning from Chinese President Xi Jinping during their summit in Beijing. Speaking aboard Air Force One after two days of…
The US and China praised the talks as successful, but key agreements remain unclear. US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have concluded a high-stakes two-day summit in Beijing, with both sides describing the meeting as productive despite the absence of confirmed trade deals. Trump said the talks produced “fantastic trade deals” and…
