US, Indonesia Discuss Military Overflight Access as Talks Continue
Jakarta — Indonesia and the United States are discussing a proposal to allow U.S. military aircraft to fly through Indonesian
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China, North Korea Pledge Closer Coordination in High-Level Talks
Beijing — China’s top diplomat Wang Yi met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Friday and called
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China Urges Deeper Coordination with North Korea in High-Level Talks
Beijing — Wang Yi called for closer coordination between China and North Korea during a meeting with leader Kim Jong
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Xi Warns Against Taiwan Independence in Rare Meeting with Opposition Leader
Beijing — Xi Jinping said China would “absolutely not tolerate” independence for Taiwan during talks with opposition leader Cheng Li-wun
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Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to De-Escalate After Weeks of Deadly Clashes
Beijing— Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed not to escalate their conflict and to pursue a “comprehensive solution” following weeks of
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Arab States Urge Lasting Peace After US-Iran Truce, UAE Declares Strategic Gains
Dubai— Arab governments on Wednesday called for renewed diplomatic efforts following a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran,
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Macron Backs US-Iran Ceasefire, Urges Lebanon’s Inclusion in Deal
Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran but said
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China’s Top Diplomat to Visit North Korea to Reinforce Strategic Ties
Beijing— China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will travel to North Korea on Thursday to strengthen bilateral relations, China’s foreign ministry
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Iran Rejects U.S. Deadline on Strait of Hormuz as Trump Escalates Threats
“A whole civilization will die tonight… I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” Iran has rejected a
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Emirates bars Iranian nationals from UAE entry and transit amid regional tensions
Dubai — Dubai-based carrier Emirates said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals are barred from entering or transiting the United Arab
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