MYSTERIOUS: 17 - What They Never Told You

Trump rejects Iran ceasefire, expects post-midterm bombing as Tehran offers 7-day Hormuz plan

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal and told aides that he expects US bombing of Iran to resume after the November midterm elections, according to US officials cited by The Washington Post.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day ceasefire proposal, expects bombing to resume after US midterms: Report

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and told aides he expects US bombing of Iran to resume after the November midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The report could not be independently verified by Reuters.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Trump-Xi summit heavy on symbolism, light on economic breakthroughs for US and China

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping capped a three-day Washington summit with tea at the White House and a visit to the National Archives. The leaders praised their relationship and discussed future meetings, while the lavish state visit featured flyovers, tours and a high-profile dinner but few…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

China Warns Chile Against US Influence Following 'Shield of the Americas' Security Pact

China's ambassador in Chile issued a veiled warning after Santiago joined the US-backed Shield of the Americas, without naming Washington directly.

Latin Times · Sep 25

Iran proposes plan to US to reopen Hormuz in seven days and end the war

Iran’s foreign minister has proposed a seven-day roadmap to Washington by which Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US lifts its naval blockade, together with other conditions aimed at ending the war.

Euronews · Sep 25

Trump embraces Xi as peer, alarms partners and critics

TOI correspondent from Washington: A 48-hour state visit to the United States by China’s President Xi Jinping yielded no immediate major breakthroughs but confirmed the broad impression, in visuals and much as words, that Washington now accepts China as a peer in a new G-2 formulation.

The Times of India · Sep 25

The Guardian view on Trump and Xi: a show of friendship, but no real attempt to address the tensions

Editorial: The Chinese leader’s visit to Washington appears to have done nothing to shift the stalemate in bilateral relations

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

In 1960s, military barracks facility was built in remote part of Greenland, the secluded Arctic outpost could soon host American troops

Under the defence agreement, Washington will be allowed to establish a new base at Mestersvig and Narsarsuaq in southern Greenland, potentially marking the first US military expansion on the vast, semi-autonomous Arctic island in decades.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Xi Jinping says he expects to see Donald Trump again as he wraps Washington visit with a peek at the Constitution

During a significant three-day state visit, President Donald Trump warmly welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington. Together, they explored the National Archives, admiring historical treasures such as the Declaration of Independence. Their discussions spanned critical international matters, focusing on trade and security. Xi proposed future meetings at upcoming summits…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

America laughs as Trump pivots from 'Kung Flu' to hug Xi’s panda diplomacy

TOI correspondent from Washington: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington DC to negotiate trade, technology, tariffs and the future of the global economy. Instead, he got the most elaborate housewarming party ever thrown by a man desperate to impress his guest.

The Times of India · Sep 25