Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Friday in Istanbul that Iran is willing to negotiate with the United States but “cannot begin under threat.” “The United States has shown no goodwill and has never been trustworthy. Yet Iran remains ready for all diplomatic processes and is willingContinue Reading
As Britain and China hailed a reset in relations, a leading British business envoy praised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for pursuing a “pragmatic China strategy” which is beginning to pay off for businesses. Chris Torrens, chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in China, was part of Starmer’sContinue Reading
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that while Europe remains a close partner to the United States, it is not a subordinate power. In a government statement delivered to the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, Merz emphasized that the trust built within NATO remains the “best guarantee forContinue Reading
Russia’s capital Moscow has this month seen the largest snowfall in more than 200 years, Moscow State University meteorologists said on Thursday. AFP images from the city of around 13 million people showed residents struggling to make their way through heavy piles of snow on the streets in itsContinue Reading
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday held talks with President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the Kremlin, reaffirming the strength of bilateral ties and cooperation on regional and international issues. Speaking during the meeting, Putin noted that 2026 marks 55 years since theContinue Reading
With cross-regional trips expected to hit 9.5 billion, China is preparing for what could be the largest Spring Festival travel rush in history — a massive migration that not only reunites families but also puts the country’s transportation system to the test. According to Li Chunlin, deputy head ofContinue Reading
Despite global uncertainties and domestic challenges, more Chinese cities and provinces crossed key gross domestic product (GDP) thresholds in 2025, underscoring the country’s high-quality regional development and economic resilience. With China’s economy expanding 5 percent year on year to over 140 trillion yuan (about 20 trillion U.S. dollars) lastContinue Reading
Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed on Thursday in Beijing that the two countries should develop a long-term, stable comprehensive strategic partnership. During their meeting, Xi said as the world today is undergoing both changes and turbulence, China and Britain, as permanent membersContinue Reading
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China through Saturday. Saturday.Continue Reading
By Lawal Sale Nigeria has reaffirmed its strong commitment to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China and adherence to the One-China principle, as the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, hosted a high-powered delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Abuja. The delegation was led by Mr.Continue Reading
