Major challenges to a peace agreement between Iran and the United States remain, including control over the critical Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and reparations. Iran is also seeking guarantees against future aggression.

Meanwhile, the crisis in Lebanon also rages on with more Israeli assaults....

For nearly a century, Palestinians and Israelis have lived in a perpetual war marked by violence, grief, and competing claims over land, security, and national identity.

Now, two peace activists are working to end that cycle. Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon call themselves peacebuilders. Both have...

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira met in Beijing for the fifth Foreign Ministerial-Level Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue between the two sides.

The relationship between China and Brazil has grown far beyond trade, taking on greater strategic and global...

Against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, regional conflicts, and growing uncertainty in global governance, delegates gathered in Singapore for the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.

On the agenda were Asia’s security challenges from maritime disputes and military tensions to strategic rivalry and n...

It's been more than six years since George Floyd was murdered in the US state of Minnesota. A video showing a White police officer kneeling on the Black man's neck for several minutes, which eventually killed him, sparked national and international outrage and protests against racial injustice an...

The United States moved a naval fleet into the Caribbean on the same day the Department of Justice announced charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro. Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the indictment and called it a "political stunt.”

For more than six decades, the US has im...

A new case of hantavirus was confirmed in Spain this week. A passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius tested positive and is isolating at a hospital in Madrid. Three people in all have died in the outbreak tied to that ill-fated cruise.

Meanwhile in Africa, it is Ebola raising concerns. The W...

The latest US attacks against Iran, which Washington described as “self-defense” came as the two sides continued negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict. The strikes targeted Iranian missile sites and boats allegedly laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, Iranian officials say an ...

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...