Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

When Putin visited China in September, Xi welcomed his counterpart as an “old friend.” Putin also addressed Xi as “dear friend."

When Putin visited China in September, Xi welcomed his counterpart as an “old friend.” Putin also addressed Xi as “dear friend."

World 15 Apr, 2026

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Germany will help Kyiv facilitate the return home of Ukrainian men of military age, Merz said.

Germany will help Kyiv facilitate the return home of Ukrainian men of military age, Merz said.

World 15 Apr, 2026

Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations as asylum applications remain suspended

Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations as asylum applications remain...

Afghan migrants in Poland face forced deportations and fear for their lives at the hands of the Taliban-run government back home,

Afghan migrants in Poland face forced deportations and fear for their lives at the hands of the Taliban-run government back home,

World 14 Apr, 2026

Pakistan proposes second round of US-Iran talks as standoff deepens

Pakistan proposes second round of US-Iran talks as standoff deepens

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday floated the idea of cooperation with the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday floated the idea of cooperation with the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah.

World 14 Apr, 2026

US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast

US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the...

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said his country will try to facilitate a new dialogue in the coming days.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said his country will try to facilitate a new dialogue in the coming days.

World 13 Apr, 2026

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without...

Trump stressed that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions were at the core of the failure to end the war, and said the U.S. was ready to “finish up” Iran at the “appropriate moment."

Trump stressed that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions were at the core of the failure to end the war, and said the U.S. was ready to “finish up” Iran at the “appropriate moment."

World 12 Apr, 2026

US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire

US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire

Many issues could derail the truce and the negotiations aimed at making a broader deal to stop the fighting permanently.

Many issues could derail the truce and the negotiations aimed at making a broader deal to stop the fighting permanently.

World 10 Apr, 2026

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

For some travelers, it’s not just the cost — it’s the uncertainty that’s changing how they're planning trips.

For some travelers, it’s not just the cost — it’s the uncertainty that’s changing how they're planning trips.

World 09 Apr, 2026

Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte

Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance...

Afterward, he issued an all-caps comment on social media suggesting he remained aggrieved.

Afterward, he issued an all-caps comment on social media suggesting he remained aggrieved.

World 09 Apr, 2026

US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats

US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats

U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, as the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, as the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

World 08 Apr, 2026

Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached

Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted seven ballistic missiles and four drones launched by Iran.

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted seven ballistic missiles and four drones launched by Iran.

World 07 Apr, 2026

Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions

Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions

One of the biggest concerns is the impact the war will have on global hunger.

One of the biggest concerns is the impact the war will have on global hunger.

World 05 Apr, 2026

Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran

Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned...

Afghanistan lies in a highly seismically active part of the world, and quakes have caused thousands of deaths in recent years.

Afghanistan lies in a highly seismically active part of the world, and quakes have caused thousands of deaths in recent years.

World 05 Apr, 2026

Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge

Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge

Meanwhile, more than 1,900 people have been killed in Iran since the war began.

Meanwhile, more than 1,900 people have been killed in Iran since the war began.

World 05 Apr, 2026

No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region

No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region

Iran state media reported the attack on the B1 bridge, which was still under construction, citing authorities in Alborz province.

Iran state media reported the attack on the B1 bridge, which was still under construction, citing authorities in Alborz province.

World 03 Apr, 2026

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China after deadly fighting

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China after...

It remains unclear who is representing Pakistan and Afghanistan in the latest negotiations in China.

It remains unclear who is representing Pakistan and Afghanistan in the latest negotiations in China.

World 02 Apr, 2026

Russia claims full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks

Russia claims full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US...

Russian claims of battlefield progress have in the past shown discrepancies.

Russian claims of battlefield progress have in the past shown discrepancies.

World 01 Apr, 2026

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Iran has maintained an average of 30 strikes each day for the last three weeks, and at various points it has picked up its tempo of attacks.

Iran has maintained an average of 30 strikes each day for the last three weeks, and at various points it has picked up its tempo of attacks.

World 31 Mar, 2026

Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly'

Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure,

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure,

World 30 Mar, 2026

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

While Pakistan rarely serves as a mediator, its record does include playing a role in some very high-profile talks.

While Pakistan rarely serves as a mediator, its record does include playing a role in some very high-profile talks.

World 29 Mar, 2026