Tehran Signals Doubts Over U.S. Negotiations
Araghchi blamed “contradictory messages” from the U.S. for slowing efforts to reach a lasting agreement after last month’s ceasefire between Iran, the U.S. and Israel.
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How The Iran Conflict Is Fueling Somali Pirate Attacks
According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, pirates are currently holding at least three vessels captured between April 21 and May 2.
Trump To Decide On China-Iran Oil Sanctions Soon
President Donald Trump said he will soon decide whether to lift sanctions on Chinese firms purchasing Iranian crude oil.
UAE Expands Oil Export Network Amid Strait Of Hormuz Crisis
The new pipeline, expected to begin operations in 2027, will expand the export capacity of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, commonly known as ADNOC.
CIA Chief John Ratcliffe Makes Rare Visit To Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
Ratcliffe delivered a message from Washington offering to “seriously engage” with Cuba’s government if it agreed to make “fundamental changes” to its communist political system.
Why Are Chinese EV Makers Expanding Into Europe So Fast
Chinese automakers see overseas expansion as key to boosting profits and strengthening their global influence
What Did Xi Tell Trump About China’s Support For Iran
Speaking in an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Trump described Xi’s pledge as “a big statement.”
Trump Wraps Up Beijing Visit Without Major Trade Breakthrough
The two leaders discussed trade, Taiwan, Iran and energy security during two days of meetings marked by elaborate state ceremonies and unusually warm public exchanges.
Xi Tells Trump That Mishandling Of Taiwan Could Spark Conflict
Xi’s remarks on Taiwan, the democratically governed island claimed by Beijing, came in a closed-door meeting of the leaders of the world’s two largest economies that ran more than two hours, China’s foreign ministry said.
Super Power To Spare: How Battery Tech Illuminates Competition Between U.S. & China
One year ago, the Chinese battery giant CATL announced that it had redefined the limits of electric cars by creating a battery that could power a vehicle for 320 miles on a 5-minute charge.
SPY WARS: Former CIA Covert Operations Officer Explains How Intelligence Is Influencing The Iran War
Former CIA covert operations officer Mike Baker gives an inside look at how the CIA, Mossad, and other intelligence agencies are influencing the Iran war, and where the contest between America and China is heading, in this preview from the latest “Signal Sitdown” podcast with Bradley Devlin.
Trump-Xi Talks Focus On Strait Of Hormuz Crisis
According to the White House, Trump and Xi agreed the strategic waterway must remain open. The report said Xi also opposed any “militarization” of the strait or attempts to impose tolls on shipping traffic.
Putin Says Russia Will Deploy New Sarmat Nuclear Missile This Year
Russia is set to deploy its nuclear-capable Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by the end of the year, a system President Putin has described as “the most powerful missile in the world”.
Trump And Xi Push For Stable U.S.-China Relations
According to official Chinese and White House readouts, both sides agreed to pursue what Beijing called a “constructive” relationship built on cooperation and “measured competition.”
Kyiv Hit By Deadliest Russian Drone Attack In Months
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired more than 1,560 drones since Wednesday, along with 56 missiles overnight.