Taiwan opposition chief to visit China ahead of Trump trip, signaling shift in cross-strait ties
Beijing— The leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party, Cheng Li-wun, will visit China in April at the invitation of President
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China rebukes U.S. alert over Hong Kong security rule changes
Beijing — China’s top diplomat in Hong Kong has protested a U.S. security alert issued in response to new enforcement
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Russia, Iran weigh diplomatic path as war tensions escalate
Moscow — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discussed prospects for a diplomatic resolution to
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G7 presses for halt to civilian attacks in Iran conflict, warns of global fallout
France — Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven on Friday called for an immediate cessation of attacks on civilians
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White House weighs Ghalibaf as potential Iran interlocutor, Politico reports
Washington-The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential partner and
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Trump defers Iran strike deadline amid intensified backchannel diplomacy
Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had ordered a five-day postponement of potential military strikes against
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Taiwan opposition leader defends China outreach, rejects anti-U.S. narrative
Taipei— Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT), said on Monday that improving ties with Beijing does not
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Japan weighs Hormuz minesweeping role contingent on ceasefire
Tokyo — Japan could consider deploying its Self-Defense Forces for minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire
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Iran presses regional coordination against perceived US-Israel escalation
Dubai- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Thursday urged regional countries to enhance vigilance and coordination in response to what
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Germany Calls for Renewed Cooperation and Hope for Syrian Rebuilding Efforts
Berlin — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a new chapter of partnership and reconstruction between Germany and Syria,
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