World Leaders Focus on Strengthening Economic and Trade Ties After Trump’s Departure from ASEAN Summit

World Leaders Focus on Strengthening Economic and Trade Ties After Trump’s Departure from ASEAN Summit

As U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed early from the ASEAN Summit to continue their diplomatic tour in Japan, world leaders and senior officials remaining at the conference shifted focus toward advancing multilateral trade and economic cooperation. Representatives from China, Brazil, Canada, the European Council, and the 11-nation ASEAN bloc […]

U.S. Sanctions Russian Oil Majors Over Ukraine, Prompting Jitters in India and China

U.S. Sanctions Russian Oil Majors Over Ukraine, Prompting Jitters in India and China

The United States has announced a new round of sanctions targeting several major Russian oil companies over Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine, raising concerns among key energy importers India and China, both of which rely heavily on discounted Russian crude. The U.S. Treasury Department said the measures are aimed at curbing Russia’s revenue streams that […]

Chinese COVID Whistleblower Sentenced to 4 More Years in Jail

Chinese COVID Whistleblower Sentenced to 4 More Years in Jail

In a disturbing development for press freedom and human rights, Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been sentenced to another four years in prison, simply for exposing the truth and speaking out against injustice. Her “crime”? Telling the world what was really happening in Wuhan at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and later, continuing […]

China Warns Philippines Amid Routine Patrols in South China Sea

China Warns Philippines Amid Routine Patrols in South China Sea

China’s military declared on Sunday that it has carried out what it calls “routine patrols” in the South China Sea, and issued a stern warning to the Philippines against any provocations. The announcement came amid an escalating maritime standoff in the region that has already seen clashes between coast guard vessels and various naval exercises. […]

US Urges G7 to Hit China and India With Tariffs Over Russian Oil Purchases

US Urges G7 to Hit China and India With Tariffs Over Russian Oil Purchases

The United States is pushing its G7 allies to impose sweeping new tariffs on China and India, accusing both countries of helping to sustain Russia’s war effort by continuing to import large volumes of discounted Russian crude oil. According to a U.S. policy document Washington is urging the G7 to introduce secondary tariffs ranging from 50 […]

President Zelensky Praises U.S President Trump Impact

President Zelensky Praises U.S President Trump Impact

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made several pointed statements about the ongoing war: he praised former U.S. President Donald Trump’s impact on raising pressures over Russia, accused China of lacking interest in stopping Russian strikes, and warned that despite peace talks being “on pause,” Russian President Vladimir Putin still harbors plans to capture all of […]

Mexico to Impose 50% Tariff on Chinese Cars After U.S. Pressure

Mexico to Impose 50% Tariff on Chinese Cars After U.S. Pressure

The Mexican government has announced that it will raise tariffs on cars imported from China to 50%, as part of a sweeping trade measure intended to protect local industries and respond to concerns raised by the United States. The Economy Ministry said the tariff increases which also affect steel, textiles, and electronics will apply to […]

Kim Jong Un Pledges “Fraternal Duty” Support for Russia; Putin Hails Ties as “Special”

Kim Jong Un Pledges “Fraternal Duty” Support for Russia; Putin Hails Ties as “Special”

On the sidelines of China’s lavish World War II commemoration, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un promised to provide “full support” for Russia’s military calling it a “fraternal duty”while Russian President Vladimir Putin described their bilateral relationship as “special,”. Latest Highlights Historic Summit Trio Presence: Kim, Putin, and Xi Jinping appeared together in a joint military […]

Xi Urges Slovakia's Fico to Champion China–EU Relations

Xi Urges Slovakia’s Fico to Champion China–EU Relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his appreciation for Slovakia’s steadfast friendship with China, urging Prime Minister Robert Fico to bolster Beijing’s engagement with the broader European Union. During a meeting in Beijing following a high profile military parade Xi praised Slovakia for its “adherence” to cordial ties with China and called on Bratislava to […]

Xi Rolls Out Red Carpet for Ukraine War Aggressors

Xi Rolls Out Red Carpet for Ukraine War Aggressors

Putin and Kim’s Visit to Beijing Underscores Shifting Global Power Balance Beijing, September 1, 2025 – Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a high profile military parade in Beijing this week, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a powerful display of unity among authoritarian states. The joint appearance […]