Xi Gives Trump Rare Tour of Secret Garden at Heart of Chinese Government

Chinese President Xi Jinping gave U.S. President Donald Trump a rare private tour of a secluded historic garden inside Beijing’s tightly guarded Zhongnanhai leadership compound on Friday, in what analysts described as a carefully choreographed display of personal diplomacy amid high-stakes talks over trade, Taiwan and global security. The unusual gesture came during the final […]

Xi and Trump Declare Success but Deep Divisions Persist Over Iran and Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up a high-profile summit in Beijing on Friday projecting optimism about stabilizing relations between the world’s two largest economies, even as major disagreements remained unresolved over Iran, Taiwan, trade and regional security. The three-day summit, held amid heightened global tensions and economic uncertainty, produced warm […]

Iran War Raises Stakes for US and China Ahead of Trump–Xi Talks

High-level summit set against escalating Middle East conflict A rapidly escalating war involving Iran is intensifying geopolitical pressure on both the United States and China ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month. The conflict has become a central issue in diplomatic preparations, with both […]

Trump says Ceasefire Still Holds after Fighting between the US and Iran Flares

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under renewed strain on Thursday after fresh fighting erupted in and around the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump insisted the truce remains in place. The flare-up marked the most serious test yet of the month-old ceasefire, raising fresh concerns over regional stability, oil […]

Trump Sees Swift End to War as Iran Reviews US Peace Proposal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he believes the conflict involving Iran could end quickly, as Tehran reviews a new U.S.-backed peace proposal aimed at formally ending months of hostilities and reopening diplomatic negotiations. The latest diplomatic push comes amid growing international pressure to prevent further escalation in the Middle East following weeks […]

Trump Calls Xi Meeting Important Trip, says US Leads in AI

U.S. President Donald Trump has described his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as an “important trip,” while emphasizing that the United States remains the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), according to remarks made on Monday. The comments come ahead of a high-stakes diplomatic engagement between the two leaders, expected later this month, […]

Trump Criticizes Germany’s Merz, tells him to Stop Interfering Over Iran

A sharp diplomatic rift has emerged between Donald Trump and Friedrich Merz after the U.S. president publicly told the German leader to stop “interfering” in efforts to confront Iran, intensifying tensions among Western allies over the ongoing Middle East crisis. Trump rebukes Merz over Iran comments In a strongly worded post on his Truth Social […]

Norway Police Search for Suspect after U.S. Embassy Explosion

Police in Oslo have launched a manhunt after an explosion occurred near the Embassy of the United States Oslo, prompting a major security response and raising concerns about diplomatic safety in the Norwegian capital. Authorities said the blast took place late Sunday evening in a street close to the U.S. diplomatic compound, damaging nearby property […]

IAEA Board of Governors Convene in Vienna Amid Middle East Nuclear Tensions

In Vienna March 2, 2026 the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors has convened in Vienna for an extraordinary session of its 35‑nation governing body, spotlighting rising global concerns about nuclear safety and security following recent military strikes in the Middle East. The meeting held at the agency’s headquarters, brings together representatives from […]

Vietnam and Cuba Reaffirm Special Friendship, Pledge Deeper Cooperation

Vietnam and Cuba Reaffirm Special Friendship, Pledge Deeper Cooperation

Vietnam and Cuba have reaffirmed their long standing “special friendship” as leaders from both countries pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation and support ongoing economic reforms. Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary, To Lam, held a phone conversation with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, during which both leaders underscored the historic ties between Hanoi and Havana, rooted in […]