We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Global order fracturing, status quo unlikely to return, EU warns in new report Photo: Shutterstock After months of being pummelled with…
Beijing marked the anniversary of foundation of the People’s Republic by reasserting its position on Taiwan and describing attempts by the United States and other Western nations to expand Taiwan’s presence in international organisations as “a gross violation” of the global order. In issuing a position paper reaffirming support for United Nations General Assembly Resolution…
Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have cut telecommunications nationwide, paralysing services crucial to women’s education, information access, business and entertainment. The blackout, which the Taliban government says will be in place “until further notice”, also threatens to cripple the country’s already fragile economy. Taliban officials have justified the measure as a fight against “immorality”. However, the UN…
Last Updated:September 27, 2025, 10:49 IST American officials expressed deep anger over the incident US President Donald Trump delivers remarks to the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City on September 23. (AFP photo) A senior Trump administration official was physically assaulted by a “deranged leftist” inside the United Nations…
new video loaded: Palestinian Authority Ready to Take Responsibility for Gaza, Abbas Says transcript Back transcript Palestinian Authority Ready to Take Responsibility for Gaza, Abbas Says Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, said Hamas will not govern Gaza and called on the group to lay down its arms. Translator: We want a modern…
new video loaded: ‘What Is the Purpose of the United Nations?’ Trump Asks transcript Back transcript ‘What Is the Purpose of the United Nations?’ Trump Asks During a meandering address, President Trump questioned whether the United Nations should exist and criticized its member states on immigration policies he claimed were ruining their way of life….
new video loaded: Australia, Britain, Canada and Portugal Formally Recognize a Palestinian State By Shawn Paik•September 22, 2025 Statements by the leaders of Australia, Britain, Canada and Portugal recognizing Palestinian statehood came before the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Israel’s government condemned the moves. Source link
LONDON — Britain and Portugal were on Sunday expected to recognize a Palestinian state, ahead of a key week at the UN’s gathering where a suite of nations are set to do the same to pressure Israel over Gaza. A growing number of longtime Israeli allies have shifted positions in recent months as Israel has…
British PM Keir Starmer says his country will recognise a Palestinian state as early as September, unless Israel takes significant steps to end the war in Gaza. Sir Keir made the announcement in London on Tuesday, local time. It comes less than a week after French President Emmanuel Macron pledged that his country would recognise…
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly dialing down his rhetoric in order to secure direct talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, and a possible trade deal. Bloomberg quoted unnamed White House sources saying Trump is increasingly pursuing purchase agreements that resemble deals he made in his first term and pushing for quick wins, rather than…