Xinhua Lai Ching-te’s travel to Eswatini, like a stowaway, is a perfect proof that “Taiwan independence” separatist acts are too shameful to be made public, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday. Lin made the remarks when asked to comment on the travel to Eswatini by Lai,Continue Reading
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87.Continue Reading
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is in custody in his Truth Social post. US President Donald Trump is seen leaving the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after several loud bangs were heard at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, with armedContinue Reading
U.S. President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy is emerging as a significant political liability, with a series of recent polls showing declining approval amid persistent inflation, high gas prices and the economic fallout from the Iran war. A new Associated Press-NORC poll found Trump’s approval rating at 33Continue Reading
China on Tuesday opposed malicious associations and hype about a US interception of a foreign-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a regular press briefing in Beijing after former US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Nikki Haley saidContinue Reading
TEHRAN – Iran’s official news agency IRNA said on Sunday the country has rejected taking part in the second round of the peace talks with the United States. Iran’s absence from the second round of talks “stems from what it called Washington’s excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance,Continue Reading
Almost 400 U.S. troops have been wounded in action since the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, a spokesperson with the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Tuesday. Among the total 399 injured to date, three service members have been seriously wounded, accordingContinue Reading
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has not been accredited by the United States to attend the upcoming Group of Twenty (G20) finance chiefs meeting, local media reported on Monday. It was reported that the Minister and South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago will not be attending the G20Continue Reading
Australia appointed a woman to lead its army for the first time in history as part of a reshuffle of the country’s defense force leadership. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, will take over as chief of army in July, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.Continue Reading
A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect on Wednesday, with peace talks scheduled to begin later this week in Islamabad, Pakistan. The ceasefire has drawn widespread international support, accompanied by calls for sustained negotiations to achieve lasting regional peace and stability. The following is aContinue Reading
