China
UK says new law will crack down on Iranian, Chinese, Russian proxies from next month
The legislation would make it illegal to express support for designated proxies or to take money from them, providing for jail terms of up to 14 years.
China and North Korea expand ties at Pyongyang summit as Xi Jinping visits Kim Jong Un
US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military
How UN ‘human rights experts’ became a tool of dictatorships - opinion
Chinese companies planning clandestine arms sales to Iran, US intelligence finds - report
China has significantly aided Iran over the course of the war, providing intelligence on US forces and supplying Tehran with dual-use materials used in the production of drones and missiles.
Chinese supertanker breaks through US-Iran war blockade in Hormuz
The Chinese supertanker Yuan Hua Hu crosses the Strait of Hormuz after months of delay, carrying nearly 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, as US-Iran tensions continue to shape the Gulf.
Trump arrives in Beijing for first US presidential visit in nearly a decade
Trump’s Beijing visit kicks off with trade talks, as he seeks to strengthen ties and resolve business challenges with China.
The strategic logic behind Trump’s Middle East unpredictability - opinion
There is no doubt that Israel is safer today than it was pre-February 27, 2026, when the first proverbial shots were fired over Iran.
Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi
Key differences have emerged between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, which are on opposing sides of the front line in a war launched by the US and Israel on February 28.
Californian mayor pleads guilty to spying for Chinese gov't, sharing pro-PRC content on news site
According to her plea agreement, Wang worked from late 2020 through 2022 with another man at the direction and control of PRC government officials to promote Chinese government interests in the US.
Putin says Ukraine war is ending but the global order has already shifted - opinion
Ukraine war may be winding down, but its impact on global politics is already irreversible.
US-China summit tests ties as tensions grow over Taiwan, trade, AI technology
While President Trump claims to have a "very good relationship with President Xi," with a bit of friendly competition, divisions between Washington and Beijing are growing deeper.
Five arrested in China-US joint operation targeting drug trafficking
A joint China-US anti-narcotics operation led to five arrests and the seizure of synthetic opioids like protonitazene and bromazolam in multiple locations across both countries.
Taiwan confident in US ties, hopes Trump-Xi summit brings no ‘surprises’
Taiwan voiced confidence in US relations ahead of Trump’s China visit while expressing concern over possible “surprises” tied to Taiwan.
