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China’s Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea Next Week

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a two-day state visit to North Korea next week, marking his first trip to the country since 2019. According to Chinese state news agency Xinhua and North Korea’s KCNA, Xi will be in North Korea from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. It is also expected to be Xi’s first overseas trip of 2026. The visit comes as Beijing seeks to deepen ties with Pyongyang at a time when North Korea has been expanding its nuclear programme and strengthening military cooperation with Russia. Analysts say Xi’s trip is aimed at reinforcing China’s influence over its only formal treaty ally on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea recently unveiled a new facility aimed at producing components for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un vowing an “exponential” increase […]

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Hegseth Reaffirms US Commitment to Asia

The United States remains fully committed to the Asia-Pacific region despite its involvement in the conflict with Iran, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore. Speaking before regional defense leaders, Hegseth sought to reassure US allies that Washington’s military focus on global crises would not come at the expense of its commitments in Asia. He emphasized that the United States is capable of addressing multiple security challenges simultaneously, including maintaining stability in the Pacific while pursuing its objectives in the Middle East. “We can do two things at the same time,” Hegseth said, rejecting concerns that the Iran conflict could weaken US engagement with Asian partners. His remarks came after Japan’s Defense Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, raised questions about America’s long-term commitment to the region, warning that some countries might attempt to exploit doubts […]

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China Coal Mine Blast Kills at Least 90, More Missing

A powerful explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 90 people, with more miners still missing underground, according to international and local media reports citing Chinese authorities. The blast, described as a suspected gas explosion, occurred late Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi City, Shanxi province, while 247 workers were underground. Initial updates said four workers had been confirmed dead and 90 trapped after carbon monoxide levels suddenly spiked in the tunnels. As rescue operations continued through the night, the death toll climbed sharply, with state media later reporting that at least 82 to 90 miners had lost their lives and several others remained unaccounted for. Emergency teams have been battling toxic gas, collapsed galleries and fires as they try to reach remaining pockets of trapped workers. Rescue officials said that 157 miners […]

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Chine : au moins 90 morts dans une mine de charbon

Au moins 90 personnes ont perdu la vie après une explosion survenue dans une mine de charbon située dans la province du Shanxi, dans le nord de la Chine, selon les médias d’État chinois. L’accident s’est produit vendredi soir à la mine de charbon de Liushenyu, exploitée par le groupe Tongzhou. Au moment de l’explosion, environ 247 ouvriers se trouvaient sur le site. D’importants moyens de secours ont été déployés après la déflagration. Plus de 300 sauveteurs participent actuellement aux opérations de recherche, tandis que plus d’une centaine de blessés ont été transférés vers des hôpitaux de la région. Des images diffusées par les médias officiels montrent des ambulances et des équipes médicales transportant des victimes sur des civières à proximité du site minier. Les premières informations indiquent qu’il s’agirait d’une explosion de gaz. Les autorités ont notamment signalé des […]

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Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, China says war shouldn’t have started

U.S. President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed that Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but there is still no clear sign that Beijing will directly pressure Tehran to do so. Trump spoke while flying back from Beijing after two days of talks with Xi, where the crisis over Iran and global oil supplies dominated discussions. Iran has effectively shut the vital waterway, which previously carried about one‑fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas, following joint U.S. and Israeli attacks on February 28. The disruption has triggered the biggest oil supply shock in history and sent energy prices soaring, piling pressure on economies already struggling with slow growth. Trump said both leaders shared the goal of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and of restoring safe passage through the strait. He also revealed […]

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Xi Gives Trump Grand Welcome in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping gave US President Donald Trump a highly ceremonial welcome in Beijing on the opening day of a visit that could reshape relations between the world’s two largest powers. The reception outside the Great Hall of the People featured a military honour guard, a gun salute and performances of the American national anthem. Schoolchildren waving Chinese and US flags lined the route as Trump greeted them during the ceremony. During their meeting, Trump warmly praised Xi, describing him as a “great leader” while highlighting the importance of continued dialogue between both countries. The atmosphere marked a sharp contrast from the harsh rhetoric Trump previously used against China during his political campaigns and trade disputes with Beijing. Over recent years, tensions between Washington and Beijing intensified over tariffs, trade imbalances, Taiwan and geopolitical influence. At the peak of […]

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Iran Seizes Vessel in Gulf of Oman

Iranian forces have reportedly seized a vessel operating as a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman, according to maritime security company Vanguard. The ship is said to be heading toward Iranian territorial waters following the incident. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) also confirmed that the vessel was moving toward Iranian waters after being intercepted. BBC Verify reviewed tracking information from MarineTraffic, which showed the vessel — identified as the Honduras-flagged Hui Chuan — last transmitted its position about 70km northeast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday. According to Vanguard, the operators of the Hui Chuan stated that the ship was functioning as a floating armoury. Such vessels are commonly used by private maritime security companies to store weapons and ammunition for guards protecting commercial ships from piracy attacks. The exact cargo onboard the vessel and […]

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Trump heads to China, says no need for Xi’s help on Iran war

US President Donald Trump has travelled to China for a crucial summit with President Xi Jinping, declaring that he does not expect to need Beijing’s help to end the ongoing war with Iran. Speaking to reporters before departing Washington, Trump downplayed China’s potential role in resolving the conflict, which has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. “I don’t think we need any help with Iran. We’ll win it one way or the other, peacefully or otherwise,” he said, in comments that underscored his determination to project confidence despite mounting costs and diplomatic pressure. The war has seen both the US and Iran impede maritime traffic in a waterway that normally carries around one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. Trump’s remarks contrast with expectations from some analysts and allies, who had hoped China might use its economic ties with […]

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Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins

US President Donald Trump is heading to China this week seeking much-needed diplomatic and economic wins after an unpopular war with Iran has weakened his standing at home and abroad. Analysts say Trump’s once bold ambition to force Beijing into sweeping concessions through tariffs and pressure has been blunted by court rulings and the political fallout from the conflict in the Middle East. Trump is due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14 and 15, their first face-to-face talks since the two leaders agreed to pause a bruising trade war last October. Expectations for the summit are modest, with US officials now focusing on securing limited deals on agricultural exports like soybeans, beef and a potential package involving Boeing aircraft. Beyond trade, the Iran war is expected to dominate the agenda as Washington quietly seeks China’s […]

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China calls US blockade of Iran ports ‘dangerous and irresponsible’

China has condemned the United States over its blockade of Iranian ports, describing Washington’s actions as “dangerous and irresponsible” amid soaring tensions in the Gulf. US President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade threatening to sink ships entering or leaving Iranian ports after weekend peace talks between Washington and Tehran collapsed. The blockade took effect at 1400 GMT on Monday, despite the two sides having agreed to a fragile two‑week ceasefire just days earlier. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the US decision to increase military deployments and enforce a targeted blockade would only heighten tensions and undermine the already fragile ceasefire. He warned that the move further endangers safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments. Iran has effectively closed the strait to most traffic, allowing only vessels serving countries it regards […]

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