Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is on a four-day official visit to China. On Saturday, he visited Hangzhou and on Sunday he attended a high-profile business conference.

On Monday, he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Both countries are also marking 75 years of diplomatic...

Iran and the United States say there’s been progress in talks aimed at ending the conflict. But some hurdles remain, including disagreements over Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and proposed tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir is heading to Tehran to continue mediat...

May 21 marks 75 years since China and Pakistan established formal diplomatic relations. Both nations continue to strengthen their long-lasting friendship, promote mutual cooperation and trust, and enhance people-to-people exchanges.

Beijing and Islamabad now look to advance phase two of the Chin...

The World Cup football tournament gets underway next month with games taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The global extravaganza will showcase some of the most famous and talented footballers in the world.

But even as the excitement builds ahead of the World Cup there is some...

A majority of Americans are deeply concerned about the economy. Nearly three-quarters say incomes aren't keeping up with inflation, driven in large part by escalating energy costs and higher tariffs.

G7 finance ministers met in France this week for talks over the economic fallout from the Middl...

What began as an unprovoked war of aggression against Iran by the United States and Israel has evolved into a multi-front battle with Israel bombing Lebanon, and Iran attacking US allies in the Persian Gulf.

Iran has also made any peace agreement conditional on Israel halting its attacks on Leb...

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met again on Friday in what’s being described as an historic visit. The two leaders reached a common understanding to build a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability. #Heat #China #Beijing #Trump #XiJinping #TrumpXi

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump agree on building a constructive relationship of strategic stability.

It was a landmark meeting in Beijing, between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. The two heads of state agreed on a new vision to build a cons...

More than a dozen US business leaders accompanied President Trump on his state visit to China. The delegation includes executives from the tech, finance, aviation and agriculture sectors, highlighting the growing importance of technology and AI between the two countries. #Heat #China #Trump #XiJi...

The US Supreme Court ruled it is unconstitutional for the US state of Louisiana to have two majority-Black congressional districts. The decision weakens key protections under the Voting Rights Act, a landmark civil rights law designed to protect minority voters from discrimination.

Other states...

Over the weekend, the Iranian government sent its response to the US proposal to end the war but it was met with rejection. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said Iranian demands were “totally unacceptable."

Meanwhile, the war against Iran is taking a big economic toll in the ...

The fragile Iran ceasefire is under growing strain after new exchanges of missile, drone, and naval fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears the conflict could reignite across the region.

Meanwhile, the United States and Iran are reportedly moving closer to an agreement on a short ...

It’s been nearly seven months since a US-brokered ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas. Yet the bloodshed and suffering in Gaza have not stopped as Israel continues to limit humanitarian aid and violate the ceasefire almost daily.

Meanwhile, the UN says Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis...

China's zero-tariff policy took effect across Africa on May 1st. The new measure removes import duties on all products from 53 African nations that have diplomatic ties with Beijing.

It is expected to boost trade, increase investment and create jobs while fostering mutual cooperation across the ...

The European Union has approved a €90 billion loan to help Ukraine acquire military equipment. The aid package is enough to cover two-thirds of Ukraine’s budget for the war over the next two years.

Russia warned continued Western military financing would only prolong the conflict and deepen Eur...

Iran has warned the United States Navy to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Trump announced a plan to help stranded ships.

Meanwhile, Israel continues to violate its ceasefire with Lebanon. On Sunday Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon killed at least 20 people includi...

On Friday, US President Donald Trump stated that hostilities with Iran were "terminated" in a letter to US lawmakers. This as Iran reportedly provided its newest proposal to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday.

Trump has since said he's not satisfied with the recent submission and is unsure if ne...

The Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are having a big impact on farmers around the world. Not only are they paying more for energy to run their machinery, but the price of fertilizer has also gone up more than 30%.

With the higher cost of production, some farmers are leaving th...

The US has been intervening militarily in countries from Asia to the Middle East to Latin America for decades causing massive death and devastation. Nations it has attacked since 2001 include #Afghanistan, #Iraq, #Syria, #Libya, #Iran and #Venezuela.

Why have there been so many over the decades?...

China says Japan is disregarding its history with its decision to export weapons. Since adopting its postwar constitution in 1947, Japan has followed a pacifist framework renouncing war. But last week, the Japanese government reversed its longstanding limits on the sale of weapons overseas.

The ...

On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit comes after Araghchi visited Pakistan and Oman over the weekend to discuss the ongoing regional conflict.

Meanwhile, reports say that Tehran has offered to open the Strait of Hormuz if...

An overwhelming majority of Americans say the country is heading in the wrong direction. How will that impact upcoming elections?

The war against Iran is having a big impact on domestic politics in the United States. As inflation creeps up, more Americans are dissatisfied with the White House’s...

China continues to lead the world in green technology and innovation, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to combating climate change for the benefit of all humanity.

From transforming vast deserts into forests to nurturing urban nature preserves, China is committed to protecting the enviro...

Anand Naidoo sat down with Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank, at this year’s IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to talk about growth, infrastructure, energy and AI investment in one of the world's most overlooked economic regions.

#Heat #IMF #Eurasia #E...