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Ex-CIA official says Trump's 'handshake' deal with China could cut off Iran's weapons, end conflict

April 18, 2026

Ex-CIA official says Trump's 'handshake' deal with China could cut off Iran's weapons, end conflict

Former CIA official John Kiriakou said President Trump's "handshake" deal with China to cut Iran's weapons supply could be a game-changer for the Middle East.

Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdown

April 16, 2026

Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdown

Human Rights Watch says China is increasing pressure on 12 million Catholics amid a decade-long campaign to align religion with party ideology.

Russia's Lavrov says Iran has 'inalienable' right to enrich uranium, openly defying Trump's demands

April 15, 2026

Russia's Lavrov says Iran has 'inalienable' right to enrich uranium, openly defying Trump's demands

Russia's Sergey Lavrov says Iran has an inalienable right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes, pushing back against Trump's nuclear demands.

Blockade 101: American sea power on display as Trump corners Iran and warns off China

April 15, 2026

Blockade 101: American sea power on display as Trump corners Iran and warns off China

Trump's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz pressures Iran on nuclear ambitions while sending a stark message to China about U.S. maritime dominance.

Trump meets US ambassador to China as tensions flare ahead of Xi showdown

April 14, 2026

Trump meets US ambassador to China as tensions flare ahead of Xi showdown

Trump is set to meet with U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue as the administration prepares for a summit with Xi Jinping in May.

Hormuz chaos sparks warning: China could strangle Taiwan without firing a shot

April 14, 2026

Hormuz chaos sparks warning: China could strangle Taiwan without firing a shot

China may not need to invade Taiwan to spark a global economic crisis, experts warn, citing the island's dominance in advanced semiconductor production.

Trump warns China of ‘big problems’ over Iran weapons as Xi summit nears

April 13, 2026

Trump warns China of ‘big problems’ over Iran weapons as Xi summit nears

President Trump warns China of "big problems" if it supplies air defense systems to Iran amid reports of potential MANPADS transfers to Tehran.

Trump warns China of 'staggering' 50% tariff if caught supplying military aid to Iran

April 13, 2026

Trump warns China of 'staggering' 50% tariff if caught supplying military aid to Iran

President Trump warns China could face 50% tariffs if caught supplying military aid to Iran as a sweeping Strait of Hormuz blockade takes effect.

China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader

April 13, 2026

China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader

China says it will restore some ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and aquaculture imports, following a visit by opposition leader Cheng Li-wun.

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi in Beijing as Taiwan defense fight intensifies

April 10, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi in Beijing as Taiwan defense fight intensifies

Xi Jinping met KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing as Taiwan's opposition blocks a $40 billion defense budget amid U.S. pressure to approve it.