CHINESE PRESIDENT TO MEET DONALD TRUMP AS WASHINGTON AND BEIJING SEEK TO MANAGE TRADE, SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY DIFFERENCES Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25, at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. The visit will include talks […]
China has called on Iran and the United States to exercise restraint and return to negotiations, as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns over a wider regional escalation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the country’s top diplomat, made the appeal during talks in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on […]
Cairo Calls for De-escalation, Diplomacy and Safe Navigation of International Waterways Egypt has stressed the importance of implementing the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and intensifying diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions across the Middle East. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty raised the issue during a phone call with U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve […]
President Links Korea Military Drills to Broader Diplomatic Strategy U.S. President Donald Trump says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded “very positively” to recent diplomatic outreach from Washington, signalling a possible opening for renewed engagement between the United States and North Korea. Speaking to reporters, Trump confirmed that contact had been made with […]
U.S. Vice President JD Vance says the United States has destroyed Iran’s nuclear programme and significantly weakened the country’s military capabilities. In a recent interview, Vance said U.S. military operations had also destroyed what he described as Iran’s conventional military capabilities and substantially reduced its asymmetric military capabilities. The Vice President said Washington is now […]
President Says Negotiations Going ‘Very Well’ as Hopes Rise for Breakthrough U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran are engaged in “very good discussions,” expressing optimism that ongoing negotiations could soon lead to a breakthrough. Speaking after a full day of diplomatic engagement, President Trump said the talks were progressing positively and […]
Trump Ally to Lead America’s Intelligence Community Clayton Pledges Stronger Coordination and Objective Intelligence The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence, approving his nomination following consideration of his qualifications and vision for the U.S. intelligence community. Clayton, who previously served as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]
Washington and Tehran Report Progress After Weeks of Military Escalation Officials Express Cautious Optimism Over Broader Negotiations The United States and Iran say diplomatic efforts are gaining momentum after nearly two weeks of heightened military tensions that threatened to push the region toward a wider conflict. Officials from both sides have described recent indirect talks […]
Israeli Prime Minister to Discuss Gaza, Iran and Regional Security Visit Includes Attendance at Senator Lindsey Graham’s Funeral Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is travelling to Washington, D.C. for high-level discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump as both leaders seek to address growing security challenges in the Middle East. The meeting at the White House […]
Rubio Says Washington Remains Open to Constructive Negotiations U.S. Reaffirms Support for Diplomacy Based on Compliance U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Washington remains open to constructive negotiations with Iran, while stressing that diplomacy can only succeed if commitments made during negotiations are fully honoured. Speaking on the current state of U.S.-Iran […]