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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump, Tehran and a Qatari tanker transit: here’s what happened overnight
US leader calls Iran’s response to its peace proposal ‘totally unacceptable’, while a Qatari ship passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran responds to US proposal, as Qatari tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
11 May 2026 - 12:19AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
9 May 2026 - 8:56PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Xi-Trump summit: why the Iran war could become fresh point of friction
Both China and the US stand to gain from reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but they view the crisis through different lenses.
9 May 2026 - 5:04PM
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Ukraine war
Beginning of the end? Trump announces 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal
US president says ceasefire will include suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ and an exchange of prisoners.
9 May 2026 - 6:20AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump trade chief says US wants balanced trade, not change to China’s system
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer wants key meeting in Beijing to help ‘achieve more balance’ economically between the two countries.
9 May 2026 - 3:13AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
New Israel-Lebanon talks to try to curb Hezbollah influence in region: Rubio
Marco Rubio says Washington is also awaiting Iran’s response to a new US proposal to end the conflict in the region.
9 May 2026 - 4:56AM
China-Latin America relations
US targets Cuba nickel operation in move affecting China-linked supply chains
Marco Rubio revealed sanctions on Thursday, escalating Trump administration’s pressure campaign against Havana’s military-controlled economy.
8 May 2026 - 5:48AM
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US-China relations
China’s study of Ukraine, Iran wars could sharpen Taiwan propaganda tactics
Beijing’s study of Iran, Ukraine wars could help hone its ability to wage information warfare against the US during a Taiwan Strait crisis.
8 May 2026 - 5:06AM
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Italy
Rubio meets Pope Leo at Vatican to defuse tensions with Trump
The meeting comes amid the US president’s repeated attacks on the pontiff over the Iran war and nuclear weapons.
7 May 2026 - 10:04PM
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US-China trade war
Trump-Xi summit hides simmering trade tensions under the surface, experts say
Despite declarations of cooperation, friendship and respect from both sides, major trade conflict is brewing between the two superpowers.
8 May 2026 - 3:12AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US strikes Iranian tanker amid reports Washington and Tehran near deal
Trump reiterated that Iran ‘cannot have a nuclear weapon’ as both sides combined military pressure with diplomatic efforts to end deadlock.
7 May 2026 - 4:29AM
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Fifa
Iran FA chief wants Fifa guarantee country’s special forces will not be insulted
Mehdi Taj, who turned back from Canadian border over ‘disrespectful treatment’, says the assurance is needed for the team to take part.
6 May 2026 - 8:00PM
United States
Is Rubio’s star rising in Trump world? Duel with Vance for 2028 heats up
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s relaxed White House podium debut fuels buzz about his future.
6 May 2026 - 4:38PM
Donald Trump
‘He’s endangering a lot of Catholics’: Trump takes another shot at pope
US president’s latest criticism threatens to derail Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s high-stakes mission to Rome.
6 May 2026 - 6:17PM
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US-China relations
‘Golden Dome’ defence, new space rivals: 7 US-China relations reads
From a bloated UN to ‘red carpet’ visas for Chinese spies, here are highlights from our correspondents in the second half of April 2026.
5 May 2026 - 1:13AM
Italy
Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo who has clashed with Trump
US secretary of state also seeks a meeting with Italy’s Meloni, whom Trump has also turned against.
4 May 2026 - 8:49PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Are US Air Force C-17s flying cars into Beijing for Trump’s China trip?
American military cargo planes have been spotted at the Chinese capital’s main airport, suggesting that the high-stakes visit is still on.
3 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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Taiwan
Taiwan’s William Lai lands in eSwatini on trip Beijing calls a political ‘stunt’
Lai travels to island sole African ally after earlier visit cancelled because of overflight permission withdrawn.
2 May 2026 - 9:11PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
China trip will go ahead as planned – and it will be amazing, Trump insists
US president says the visit will go ahead as planned later this month despite the ongoing stalemate in peace talks with Iran.
2 May 2026 - 9:10PM
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United States
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Why US may regret pushing allies towards greater defence autonomy
The challenge for US policymakers in the aftermath of Trump’s presidency may be to restore US importance among like-minded countries.
1 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Fifa World Cup 2026
Fifa President Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in USA
Head of world football also confirmed that he will seek re-election, with the Asian and African confederations supporting his bid.
1 May 2026 - 1:30PM
Iran
Iran ‘dying to make a deal’, US war costs soar: here’s what happened overnight
US President Donald Trump says only a few people know the status of talks with Tehran as war enters its third month.
1 May 2026 - 8:40AM
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China-Latin America relations
Senate vote leaves Cuba’s uncertain future at dangerous crossroads
US Democrats failed on Tuesday in another attempt to limit Donald Trump’s authority to use military force against Cuba, so what’s next?
1 May 2026 - 8:30AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
US and Chinese officials air concerns in build-up to Trump’s Beijing visit
Despite the latest diplomatic initiatives, Beijing warns the US is threatening ‘hard-won stability’ with new smartphone restrictions.
1 May 2026 - 10:10PM
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South Korea
Could a ‘reckless’ Trump’s ‘destroy-and-deal’ tactics target North Korea?
A Korean-American leader said the strategy was influenced by ‘new neocons’, urging Seoul to prioritise risk management over diplomacy.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:41PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump may cut US troops in Germany after ‘humiliating’ Iran comment
The German chancellor has drawn the US president’s ire with his remarks about Tehran besting Washington at the negotiating table.
30 Apr 2026 - 7:46AM
US-China relations
UN bloated, costly, but China fears to keep US involved, House committee told
Pulling out of international organisation would see Beijing expand its influence and leave Washington at major disadvantage, lawmakers say.
30 Apr 2026 - 11:09PM
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