U.S. President Donald Trump said the Britain-U.S. relationship is “obviously not what it was,” as Britain reaffirmed its decision not to join the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, British media reported on Tuesday. Speaking to The Sun, Trump said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has “not been helpful.” “I neverContinue Reading
As the annual national “two sessions” approach, China is expected to send strong and fresh signals on pushing high-quality development, leveraging greater policy and reform support to ensure steady economic growth and social progress. High on the agenda is the review of a guiding development blueprint for the newContinue Reading
Following the U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran that began on Saturday, global attention has turned to the Strait of Hormuz, particularly after Iran warned it could disrupt transit through this vital waterway in retaliation, sending shockwaves through international markets. What makes the strait so vital? Has this critical passagewayContinue Reading
When a major power normalizes the use of force during ongoing negotiations, it erodes trust — not only between the parties involved, but within the global system as a whole. At a moment when diplomacy remained on the table, Washington chose to set it ablaze. As the UnitedContinue Reading
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said that China values the traditional friendship between China and Iran and supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and national dignity. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made theContinue Reading
QatarEnergy has suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following a drone attack, straining the global LNG market. On Monday, Iranian drones struck two sites, according to Qatar’s Ministry of Defence: a water tank at a power plant in Mesaieed Industrial City and an energy facility in Ras Laffan belongingContinue Reading
A joint military strike by the United States and Israel on Iran, which started on Saturday morning, triggered a sharp escalation across the Middle East, setting off waves of missile exchanges, mounting casualties, and far-reaching political and security repercussions. Below is a timeline of how events unfolded: —Continue Reading
Chinese FM Urges Immediate Halt to Military Operations in Iran Foreign Minister Wang Yi, expressing China’s position on the situation in Iran, urged an immediate cessation of military operations, a prompt return to dialogue and negotiations, and a joint opposition to unilateral actions. Wang made the statement on Sunday duringContinue Reading
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following the assassination of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and members of his family. In a telegram message addressed to the Iranian leader, the President Putin condemned theContinue Reading
The main agenda proposed for the upcoming fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political advisory body, was unveiled on Sunday. The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC will open on March 4 in Beijing,Continue Reading
