The latest escalation between the United States and Iran has taken a sudden turn as Pakistan claims credit for brokering a last-minute ceasefire, leaving China largely in the shadows. While President Trump publicly praises Pakistan for its mediation efforts, Xi Jinping remains silent, sparking speculation over China’s real influence in de-escalating tensions. Amid rising fears of conflict and threats of “civilization collapse,” Iran temporarily severed diplomatic channels with the US before agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a dramatic pivot, strategic diplomacy over just ten hours has shifted the region from the brink of war to a fragile truce. Pakistan’s outreach, coupled with China’s eventual engagement, has positioned Beijing as a key behind-the-scenes player guiding the ceasefire negotiations. WATCH
10 April,2026 06:12 PM IST
A new transatlantic rift is emerging as President Donald Trump openly warns the United Kingdom against strengthening business ties with China, calling the move dangerous for national and strategic security. The warning comes just as Prime Minister Keir Starmer concludes a high profile visit to Beijing aimed at resetting UK-China relations after years of diplomatic strain. Rather than backing down, Britain appears to be pushing forward. Starmer has defended engagement with China as a matter of national interest, arguing that economic cooperation can coexist with firm security safeguards.
31 January,2026 01:41 AM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Canada, launching sharp criticism over Ottawa’s growing engagement with China and its resistance to a proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system extending over Greenland. In a series of statements posted on Truth Social and delivered at global forums including Davos, Trump accused Canada of prioritising economic ties with Beijing at the cost of its own national security. He warned that China could “eat them up” within a year if current policies continue, framing Canada’s outreach to Beijing as a strategic vulnerability for North America. WATCH
25 January,2026 04:09 AM IST
A major trade storm is brewing as the U.S. Senate signals full support for President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a massive 500% tariff on Chinese imports in response to Beijing’s continued energy trade with Russia. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the Senate’s backing during the IMF and World Bank Investment Forum, where U.S. officials drew direct links between China’s oil purchases and Moscow’s war funding. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joined Bessent in addressing the press, emphasizing that Washington is prepared to escalate economic measures if China continues to bolster Russia’s wartime economy through energy transactions. WATCH
16 October,2025 11:52 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
