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Ali Khamenei In Limbo: Seven Weeks Post-Assassination, Iran 'Too Afraid' To Bury Leader

Seven weeks after his assassination, Ali Khamenei still lies unburied as Iran's leaders hesitate over a state funeral amid war with the US and fears of how the streets might respond.

International Business Times UK

China is the Iran war's biggest winner. It never fired a shot

It patiently exploited America's distraction and discord.

Axios

‘I was tortured in a Chinese detention camp for Uyghurs. Starmer’s approval of a new embassy is a betrayal’

INTERVIEW: Exclusive: Sayragul Sauytbay, the vice president of the East Turkestan government-in-exile, says she was tortured and abused while in Chinese detention. She tells Alex Croft that the UK has chosen to sweep China’s human rights record under the rug

The Independent UK

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Why Did Iran Close the Strait of Hormuz Hours After Donald Trump Said It Was Open?

Iran has reimposed strict controls over the Strait of Hormuz just hours after Donald Trump claimed Tehran had agreed never to close the vital waterway again.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Assassination Plot: General Claims 20k Iranian Sleeper Agents Are Active To Target POTUS

A retired US general's claim of thousands of Iranian sleeper agents, a mysterious drone near Mar-a-Lago and rising base alerts fuel fresh fears for Trump's safety as officials stay largely silent.

International Business Times UK

President Xi 'very happy' over Hormuz reopening: Trump says 'looking forward' to 'special' meeting in China

President Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping is pleased with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump anticipates a "special and potentially historic" meeting next month in China, where "much will be accomplished." This comes amid disruptions to global oil supplies due to Middle East conflict.

The Times of India

Donald Trump is waiting for a ‘big fat’ hug from his sworn enemy, but what follows might turn things around

President Donald Trump just dropped a Truth Social post that’s equal parts swagger and warning as he gears up for his trip to China next month. The post, which landed ahead of his May 14-15 meeting with President Xi Jinping, starts with a boast about permanently opening the Strait of…

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Kazakhstan jails peaceful protesters for five years after demonstration ‘displeases’ China

Protesters demanding release of Kazakh national detained in Xinjiang burned Chinese flags and portrait of Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds

Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China’s estimated 12 million Catholics

The Independent UK

Donald Trump wanted ‘America First’ but got ‘America Alone’ as Spain announces closer EU-China ties

Donald Trump’s vision of America First is looking more like ‘America Alone’ after Spain just doubled down on its push for closer EU-China ties. During a high-profile meeting in Beijing on April 14, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping openly praised Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as a key bridge between…

The Mary Sue

Hungary Breaks Free: How Voters Ended 16 Years of Orbán's Iron Rule

Everyone could see who, and what, was responsible for Hungary’s economic malaise.

Reason

Love in the time of blockades: Trump seeks a ‘fat hug’ from Xi amidst Hormuz howler

President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz permanently open for China and the world, claiming Beijing assured him it would cease arms shipments to Iran. This announcement follows a naval blockade, causing global economic disruption. Trump's unpredictable approach, blending military pressure with personal diplomacy, fuels speculation about escalation or de-escalation,…

The Times of India

Donald Trump Stuns Diplomats by Claiming Xi Jinping Will Give Him a 'Big, Fat Hug' Over Iran Deal

Donald Trump's prediction that Xi Jinping will give him a 'big, fat, hug' over his Iran and Strait of Hormuz strategy collides with Beijing's silence and its public focus on shoring up ties with Moscow.

International Business Times UK

Trump hopes Xi Jinping will give him a ‘big, fat hug’ over Strait of Hormuz reopening

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The Independent UK

Trump puts China’s Xi ‘and the world’ on notice that the US is ‘very good at fighting’

Bizarre social media post comes exactly a month before Trump is set to visit Beijing

The Times of India

'Xi will give me big, fat hug': Trump says he opened Hormuz for China ... 'and the world'

President Trump claims China is pleased with his decision to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz, stating he's acting for their benefit and the world's. He asserts China has agreed to cease weapon shipments to Iran and anticipates a warm reception from President Xi during an upcoming visit, highlighting smart…

The Guardian - UK

Short-term gains for China from US-Iran war may turn to longer-term pain

Beijing may be reaping some diplomatic benefit but Trump’s war holds risks for its energy security and economy

The Independent UK

Vietnam’s new leader meets China’s Xi on his first overseas trip

Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling on Beijing and Hanoi to prioritize advancing infrastructure connectivity and strengthen their collaborations in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and semiconductors

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Axios

Americans grow a bit friendlier toward China

Fewer Americans now see China as an "enemy."

The Independent UK

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos

International Business Times UK

Do More Americans Trust Trump Over China's Xi on Global Affairs? Yes, but the Gap Tightens, Pew Survey Reveals

Pew survey shows Americans still trust Trump over Xi on global affairs, but the gap is narrowing amid rising global tensions, shifting views on China, and upcoming US-China talks.

Fortune

Xi Jinping says the world order is ‘crumbling into disarray.’ Larry Fink and the IMF are worried about a global recession

The Iran war, trade chaos, and a shifting geopolitical landscape are converging into what could be the defining economic moment of the decade.

The Times of India

Beijing sacks senior diplomat Sun Weidong; offers no explanation as scrutiny of top ranks intensifies

China removed its vice minister of foreign affairs, Sun Weidong, from his post, according to an official announcement by China's ministry of human resources on Tuesday. The decision was made by the state council, the country’s top administrative body. However, no reason or timeline for the removal of the top…

The Times of India

After US-Iran talks fail, China proposes four-point plan for Middle East peace

China on Tuesday outlined a four-point proposal for lasting peace in the Middle East, with foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning sharing details of remarks made by President Xi Jinping.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Pakistan proposes new US-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress

Pakistani officials on Tuesday said Islamabad has proposed a second round of talks to the U.S. and Iran

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