United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran had “an interest in reaching an agreement” as negotiations over the country’s nuclear programme and the ongoing conflict continued without resolution. In a telephone interview with French broadcaster BFMTV, Trump said he was uncertain whether a deal would soon be reached. “I have no idea. […]
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Taiwan responds to Trump remarks on independence
Taiwan has responded to recent comments by US President Donald Trump regarding the island’s independence, reaffirming its position as a sovereign democratic state. During his visit to Beijing, Trump said US policy toward Taiwan had not changed but signalled opposition to any formal move by Taiwan toward declaring independence from China. He also questioned the […]
US envoy claims China distancing itself from Iran after Trump’s visit
US envoy to the United Nations Michael Waltz has claimed that China has started stepping back from its support for Iran following President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Beijing. Read More: China visit tests Trump diplomacy strategy Speaking at the United Nations, Waltz said China had agreed that Iran should not develop nuclear weapons and should refrain from […]
Trump says Iran strike halted after request from Pakistan figures
US President Donald Trump has claimed that a “decisive strike” on Iran was halted after appeals from what he described as “very good people in Pakistan,” whom he said had close ties with Tehran. In an interview with a US television channel, Trump said the planned action against Iran was reconsidered after certain individuals intervened […]
Trump says ISIS deputy killed in US-Nigeria operation
US President Donald Trump announced that Abu Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally, was killed in a joint military operation carried out by American and Nigerian forces. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said the mission was launched under his direction and involved what he described as a highly coordinated […]
Boeing confirmed that China committed to purchase 200 aircraft
US aerospace giant Boeing has confirmed that China has committed to purchasing 200 aircraft in a deal announced during President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Beijing, marking a major step in restoring commercial aviation ties between the two countries. Read More: Boeing shares fall after China orders disappoint investors Boeing said the agreement represents an initial order and […]
Trump signals tougher stance on Iran amid Strait tensions
US President Donald Trump has said his patience with Iran is wearing thin as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global energy markets and regional stability. Speaking aboard Air Force One after concluding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, Trump indicated that Tehran must reopen the crucial shipping route but […]
US agreed to Iran ceasefire as favour to Pakistan, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that the ceasefire with Iran was made as a “favour” to Pakistan and at the request of other countries. “We really did the ceasefire at the request of other nations, I would not have been in favour of it. We did it as a favour to Pakistan, […]
Key moments from US presidential visits to China
US President Donald Trump’s recent summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing has renewed attention on the long history of high-level US presidential visits to China, which have often been marked by breakthroughs, tensions and symbolic diplomacy. Read More: Trump arrives in Beijing for ‘superpower’ summit with Xi The relationship between the two countries was formally […]
Xi urges partnership over rivalry in Trump meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger cooperation between China and the United States during high-level talks with US President Donald Trump in Beijing, saying the two global powers should act as partners rather than rivals. President Trump is currently on a two-day official visit to China, where he was formally welcomed by Xi at […]