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China has drawn four firm red lines in its relationship with the United States ahead of the summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in Beijing.The Chinese Embassy in Washington reiterated that these red lines must not be challenged, identifying them as the Taiwan question, democracy and human rights, paths and political systems, and China’s development right.These issues
The Pentagon has confirmed that the cost of the war with Iran has now reached nearly $29 billion, a sharp rise from the $25 billion estimate given just two weeks earlier.The figure has intensified scrutiny on President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict, with lawmakers questioning both the financial burden and its impact on U.S. military readiness.The updated figure was disclosed during a
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s meeting with US Ambassador Sergio Gor has underscored Assam’s emerging role in the India‑US partnership, with both leaders emphasising commercial cooperation, industrial investment, and strategic ties.The meeting followed Sarma’s landslide re‑election and oath‑taking ceremony, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior Union ministers,
Donald Trump has declared that the United States will “do whatever is necessary” to stabilise oil markets, signalling flexibility on the Russian oil waiver while forecasting a sharp decline in inflation once the Iran war concludes.He predicted oil prices would fall dramatically, the stock market would surge, and inflation could drop to around 1.5%.US President Donald Trump, speaking to ANI in
Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has sharply criticised Pakistan’s role as mediator in the US–Iran conflict, declaring he does not “trust” Islamabad amid allegations that Iranian military aircraft were sheltered at Pakistani bases.His remarks have intensified scrutiny of Pakistan’s neutrality and raised calls for Washington to consider an alternative
US President Donald Trump has departed for China on Tuesday local time, embarking on a high-stakes three-day visit that is expected to focus heavily on trade while also touching upon wider strategic issues, including Iran.The trip marks Trump’s seventh face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and is the first visit by a US President to China since 2017, underscoring its significance
Pakistan has officially confirmed that Iranian military aircraft are stationed at its Nur Khan Airbase, despite attempting to deny allegations of collusion.This revelation has triggered distrust in Washington, with US officials and lawmakers questioning Islamabad’s credibility as a mediator in the US–Iran conflict.Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday rejecting
Reports have emerged suggesting that the United Arab Emirates secretly carried out attacks on Iran early last month, marking a previously undisclosed level of involvement in the ongoing conflict. According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal, the Emirati strikes targeted a refinery on Iran’s Lavan Island, a facility of considerable importance to Tehran’s energy infrastructure.The
India has moved decisively to shield its energy supply chains amid the escalating West Asia crisis, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasising maritime security, economic stability, and fuel conservation as key pillars of resilience.The government reassured citizens that reserves are strong, supply chains secure, and no shortages are expected despite global volatility.India has implemented
Donald Trump has confirmed that he will raise the issue of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan during his summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, despite Beijing’s strong opposition.The talks will also cover wider U.S.–China tensions, including trade, Iran, and human rights, but Washington has signalled no change in its Taiwan policy.U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that