Trump Departs For China As Trade Dominates Agenda, Iran Looms In Talks With Xi

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

May 13, 2026
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Iran War Shocker: Pakistan Admits Hosting Iranian Military Aircraft During Conflict With US, Sparks US Distrust

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

May 12, 2026
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UAE Secretly Struck Iran’s Lavan Island Refinery Amid Fragile Ceasefire

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

May 12, 2026
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India Implements Concrete Measures To Safeguard Energy Supply Chains Amid West Asia Crisis: Defence Minister

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

May 12, 2026
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Trump To Raise Taiwan Arms Sales With Xi Amid Beijing Summit Tensions

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

May 12, 2026
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India Secures Energy Supplies From Multiple Nations Amid Gulf Crisis, MEA Reaffirms Safety Of Seafarers

India has intensified efforts to secure energy supplies from multiple countries amid the West Asia crisis, while ensuring the safety of its seafarers and maintaining stable domestic fuel availability. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that India is not dependent on a single source, and maritime operations through the Strait of Hormuz remain safe and tax-free for Indian vessels.India’s

May 12, 2026
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Pakistan Accused of Sheltering Iranian Military Aircraft Despite Mediator Role

Pakistan’s credibility as a mediator in the US–Iran conflict has been thrown into doubt after reports suggested that Iranian military aircraft were quietly allowed to park at Pakistan’s Nur Khan Air Base near Rawalpindi, possibly shielding them from American airstrikes.The allegations, strongly denied by Islamabad, have prompted US Senator Lindsey Graham to call for a reassessment of Pakistan’s

May 12, 2026
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California Mayor Eileen Wang Resigns After Pleading Guilty To Acting As Illegal Agent of China

California Mayor Eileen Wang has resigned after admitting to acting as an illegal agent of China, agreeing to plead guilty to federal charges that carry a maximum sentence of ten years in prison.The FBI and Department of Justice revealed she secretly promoted pro-Beijing propaganda in the United States while serving in public office.Eileen Wang, aged 58, was charged in federal court with acting

May 12, 2026
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Trump Rejects Iran’s ‘Garbage’ Proposal, Says Ceasefire On Life Support As Nuclear Dispute Deepens

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s latest peace proposal as “a piece of garbage,” declaring that the ceasefire is “on life support” and reiterating that Tehran cannot be allowed to possess nuclear weapons.The rejection underscores widening gaps between Washington and Tehran, with Iran insisting its 14‑point plan is the only viable path forward while the US demands nuclear concessions

May 12, 2026
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Hezbollah Drone Attack Kills Israeli Soldier Amid Escalating Border Clashes

Fresh violence has erupted along the Israel–Lebanon border, intensifying fears of a broader regional escalation. The Israeli military confirmed that a reservist soldier was killed during clashes with Hezbollah fighters in the south.In its official statement, the Israel Defence Forces identified the fallen soldier as Warrant Officer Alexander Glovanyov, aged forty-seven, who served as a driver in

May 12, 2026
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