Trump plans May visit to China for talks with Xi after Iran war delay

Iran war tests Philippines’ U.S. alliance as China ties come back into play

Iran war tests Philippines’ U.S. alliance as China ties come back into play
Iran's initial response to US proposal 'not positive', senior Iranian official tells Reuters

Iran's initial response to US proposal 'not positive', senior Iranian official tells Reuters
Russia evacuates 163 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, 300 remain

Russia evacuates 163 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, 300 remain
German foreign minister hopes Iran peace talks given chance to work

German foreign minister hopes Iran peace talks given chance to work
Hezbollah chief rejects talks with Israel under fire, vows fighters will continue 'without limits'

Hezbollah chief rejects talks with Israel under fire, vows fighters will continue 'without limits'
Malaysian PM warns against ‘selective’ use of international law in Iran war

Malaysian PM warns against ‘selective’ use of international law in Iran war
US eyes swift Middle East return of mine sweepers held up in Singapore, official says

US eyes swift Middle East return of mine sweepers held up in Singapore, official says
India buys first Iran LPG cargo in years after US eases sanctions, sources say

India buys first Iran LPG cargo in years after US eases sanctions, sources say
Pope Leo names Australian bishop to lead Vatican's legal office

Pope Leo names Australian bishop to lead Vatican's legal office
Russia says it remains in contact with US on Ukraine settlement

Russia says it remains in contact with US on Ukraine settlement
N Korea's Kim welcomes fellow Putin ally Lukashenko with fanfare

N Korea's Kim welcomes fellow Putin ally Lukashenko with fanfare
Former Chinese aerospace executive handed suspended death sentence over corruption, insider trading
Former Chinese aerospace executive handed suspended death sentence over corruption, insider trading
China says it has right to retaliate against Mexico's tariff hikes

China says it has right to retaliate against Mexico's tariff hikes
Japan PM Takaichi asks IEA chief for further oil stockpile release

Japan PM Takaichi asks IEA chief for further oil stockpile release
Myanmar's rice farmers scrounge for diesel as Iran conflict dries up supply

Myanmar's rice farmers scrounge for diesel as Iran conflict dries up supply
Philippines says working with Washington to obtain oil from U.S.-sanctioned countries

Philippines says working with Washington to obtain oil from U.S.-sanctioned countries
Airstrike in western Anbar kills 7 Iraqi soldiers, wounds 13

Airstrike in western Anbar kills 7 Iraqi soldiers, wounds 13
Taiwan wary that China could exploit US distraction over Middle East war

Taiwan wary that China could exploit US distraction over Middle East war
China demands Japan punish military officer who breached embassy in Tokyo

China demands Japan punish military officer who breached embassy in Tokyo
Thai tanker safely transits Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran
Thai tanker safely transits Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran
Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis

Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis
Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself, state media
Iran says it is reviewing US proposal to end war

Iran says it is reviewing US proposal to end war
Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries

Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries
Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years

Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years
South Korean alleged 'drug lord' running ring from Philippines jail extradited

South Korean alleged 'drug lord' running ring from Philippines jail extradited
Australia will have floor price for critical minerals reserve, minister says
Australia will have floor price for critical minerals reserve, minister says
China's foreign minister urges early peace talks in call with Iranian counterpart

China's foreign minister urges early peace talks in call with Iranian counterpart
Pakistan leans on US and Iran ties to emerge as potential peacebroker

Pakistan leans on US and Iran ties to emerge as potential peacebroker
‘45 days of fuel left’ - Philippines declares energy emergency as Middle East tensions push oil higher

‘45 days of fuel left’ - Philippines declares energy emergency as Middle East tensions push oil higher
Hong Kong police arrest bookstore owner, staff for selling Jimmy Lai biography, TVB says

Hong Kong police arrest bookstore owner, staff for selling Jimmy Lai biography, TVB says
Amid Trump threats and blackout, Cuba receives 60,000 tonnes of rice from China

Amid Trump threats and blackout, Cuba receives 60,000 tonnes of rice from China
NASA plans moon base, nuclear spacecraft in multibillion-dollar moon program expansion

NASA plans moon base, nuclear spacecraft in multibillion-dollar moon program expansion
FIFA’s new Southeast Asia cup to debut in September 2026

FIFA’s new Southeast Asia cup to debut in September 2026
How the US-Israel-Iran conflict has pushed China to control domestic fuel prices

How the US-Israel-Iran conflict has pushed China to control domestic fuel prices
Modi, Trump discuss importance of keeping Strait of Hormuz open

Modi, Trump discuss importance of keeping Strait of Hormuz open
Qatar is not directly mediating between US and Iran, ministry spokesperson says

Qatar is not directly mediating between US and Iran, ministry spokesperson says
Philippine lawmakers seek to hold U.S. to account over energy crisis

Philippine lawmakers seek to hold U.S. to account over energy crisis
Afghan Taliban releases American detainee Coyle after US censure

Afghan Taliban releases American detainee Coyle after US censure
Iran names hardline ex-Revolutionary Guards commander to replace slain security chief

Iran names hardline ex-Revolutionary Guards commander to replace slain security chief
China's Xi urges progress in his 'city of the future' project

China's Xi urges progress in his 'city of the future' project
Lula urges rich nations to step up climate action at COP31

Lula urges rich nations to step up climate action at COP31
Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would become military targets despite peace deal

Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would become military targets despite peace deal
Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue

Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue
Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan

Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan
China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal

China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal
Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well

Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well
Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit

Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit
Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori

Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori
Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election

Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election
Which countries can you see from Africa?

Which countries can you see from Africa?
South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground

South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground
Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain

Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain
Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters

Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters
How much of each country is in Europe?

How much of each country is in Europe?
Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes

Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes
Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war

Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war
Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project

Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project
Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute

Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute
Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy
China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair

China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair
US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat

US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly