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…
China’s Foreign Ministry said Monday it does “not have any information” about reports that US President Donald Trump will be invited to a military parade in Beijing later this year, according to state media. Japan’s Kyodo News reported Sunday that China was planning to invite Trump to a military parade at Tiananmen Square on Sept….
According to one China watcher, Beijing may be a “long-term beneficiary” of the American retreat from stable leadership, as Washington’s strikes on Iran have revealed it to be an uncertain and unpredictable global power. More significantly, the conflict has revealed Washington’s reluctance to engage in a prolonged war, offering the Chinese leadership clues on how…
new video loaded: Tehran Balks at Negotiation Talks as Israel and Iran Trade Fire transcript Back transcript Tehran Balks at Negotiation Talks as Israel and Iran Trade Fire During a U.N. Security Council meeting on Friday, Iran’s top diplomat said there was “no room for talking” until Israel stopped its attacks. “Iran is ready to…