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1 day ago
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The Guardian view on North Korea and the Kims: whoever's at the helm, the regime serves only itself | Editorial

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Women in technology

The Guardian view on North Korea and the Kims: whoever's at the helm, the regime serves only itself | Editorial

Berlin
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

A trip on the overnight express from Beijing to North Korea

The resumption of the K-27 train route to Pyongyang marks a significant shift towards openness in North Korea.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

North Korea keeping Iran at arm's length, reports Seoul

North Korea is distancing from Iran to pursue a new relationship with the US, according to South Korean intelligence.
#south-korea
fromThe Atlantic
6 hours ago

A New Geopolitical Reality Is Here

The E-3 Sentry, with its distinctive rotating radar dome, is a flying command center that allows American forces to see and coordinate the battlefield. In recent weeks, Iran destroyed one on a runway in Saudi Arabia and reportedly damaged another.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Why have US-South Africa relations soured?

Cyril Ramaphosa criticized global right-wing forces, particularly Trump, amid deteriorating South Africa-US relations and a shift towards BRICS countries.
#us-china-relations
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump to pursue stability with China's Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says

The US aims to maintain a stable economic relationship with China, focusing on access to rare earth minerals and avoiding confrontation.
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fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Democrats Have a Chance to Offer a Smarter China Policy. Will They Take It?

Congress canceled academic exchanges with China, citing security concerns, leading to a troubling overreach that stifles academic freedom.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Trump confirms meeting with China's Xi Jinping delayed as war on Iran rages

Trump delays his Beijing trip to late April to focus on the Iran war while seeking China's assistance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Trump suggests postponing his key meeting with Xi Jinping by 'a month or so,' as Iran overtakes China on the U.S.'s agenda | Fortune

Trump is considering delaying his meeting with Xi Jinping by approximately one month due to escalating Iran conflict management priorities rather than as pressure on China.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump to pursue stability with China's Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says

The US aims to maintain a stable economic relationship with China, focusing on access to rare earth minerals and avoiding confrontation.
Higher education
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Democrats Have a Chance to Offer a Smarter China Policy. Will They Take It?

Congress canceled academic exchanges with China, citing security concerns, leading to a troubling overreach that stifles academic freedom.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Trump confirms meeting with China's Xi Jinping delayed as war on Iran rages

Trump delays his Beijing trip to late April to focus on the Iran war while seeking China's assistance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Trump suggests postponing his key meeting with Xi Jinping by 'a month or so,' as Iran overtakes China on the U.S.'s agenda | Fortune

Trump is considering delaying his meeting with Xi Jinping by approximately one month due to escalating Iran conflict management priorities rather than as pressure on China.
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2 days ago

Iran war and Russia talks strain relations between Ukraine and the United States

Zelenskiy criticized U.S. demands for troop withdrawal in exchange for security guarantees amid ongoing tensions with Trump and Russia.
#iran
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Ceasefire wins Trump instant gratification but Iran can enter talks with stronger hand

Iran enters peace talks with a stronger position, controlling the Hormuz strait and holding a stockpile of enriched uranium.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Top Iranian Official Accuses US of Three Ceasefire Violations Contradicting Trump Claim

Iran accuses the U.S. of violating terms of a ceasefire agreement based on a 10-point proposal, leading to increased tensions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Iran says talks with US will begin in Pakistan's Islamabad on Friday

Iran and the US have agreed to a two-week ceasefire and negotiations based on Iran's 10-point proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions.
#trump
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Iran talks show glimmer of progress as Trump deadline looms

Trump threatened Iran with destruction of infrastructure if they do not comply with demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Did Trump Just Threaten to Use Nuclear Weapons in Iran?

Trump's rhetoric threatens the destruction of Iran and its civilization, marking a significant and alarming shift in U.S. foreign policy.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Trump Hails Iran Deal as Complete Victory' From Every' Standpoint in First Interview

Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran a complete victory, emphasizing military success and positive outcomes despite concerns over the deal's terms.
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fromAdvocate.com
21 hours ago

Trump halts Iran strikes at last minute, claims ceasefire

Trump announced a two-week suspension of U.S. military strikes on Iran, contingent on Iran's agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Iran talks show glimmer of progress as Trump deadline looms

Trump threatened Iran with destruction of infrastructure if they do not comply with demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan useful'

Afghanistan's foreign minister expresses optimism about peace talks with Pakistan despite ongoing conflict and humanitarian concerns.
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Russia, China Veto UN Resolution to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The provisions of the Bahrain-led resolution had been repeatedly pared down in an effort to convince Russia and China to abstain from voting, an effort that ultimately failed as the two nations refused to back down in Tuesday's vote.
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fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

While the U.S. Focuses on Iran, Russia and China See Strategic Gain

Russia and China are leveraging Iran's instability to undermine U.S. influence while securing their own strategic interests.
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

How Donald Trump's War on Iran Helps Vladimir Putin's War on Ukraine

In 2021, when Olga Rudenko and other journalists launched the Kyiv Independent, they were committed to making a publication that wouldn't face political pressure from an owner. A few months later, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Independent began reporting breaking news from the front lines.
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fromFortune
4 days ago
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China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest | Fortune

fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago
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Telling China's Story Well: The PRC's Strategic Narrative as an Instrument of National Power

China's strategic narrative emphasizes discourse power as a core component of national strength, enhancing its global influence and soft power.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on China and Iran: the war poses bigger questions for Beijing than where to get its oil | Editorial

China's relationship with Iran is transactional, focusing on economic interests rather than deep security commitments.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest | Fortune

China is increasing its diplomatic efforts regarding the Iran war, proposing a five-point plan and seeking support from Gulf nations.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

How China's teapot' refineries are cushioning it from Iran war oil crisis

Small independent refineries in China are enabling continued oil imports from Iran despite global market disruptions and geopolitical tensions.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

Telling China's Story Well: The PRC's Strategic Narrative as an Instrument of National Power

China's strategic narrative emphasizes discourse power as a core component of national strength, enhancing its global influence and soft power.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on China and Iran: the war poses bigger questions for Beijing than where to get its oil | Editorial

China's relationship with Iran is transactional, focusing on economic interests rather than deep security commitments.
fromFortune
5 days ago

France, South Korea say they'll work together on reopening Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

Macron underscored the need for France and South Korea to cooperate to help reopen the strait and deescalate Middle East animosities, affirming their resolve to secure the safe shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

China-North Korea trains to resume after six-year halt following Covid outbreak

Passenger train services between China and North Korea resume this week after six-year suspension, initially available only to workers, students, and family visitors, not tourists.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that the government hopes for a durable solution, emphasizing that the burden of real process lies with Afghanistan to act against terrorist groups.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

North Korea watches and learns as US attacks Iran

North Korea views Iran's vulnerability to military attacks as proof that nuclear weapons are essential for regime survival and will abandon any nuclear negotiations.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

North Korea watches and learns as US attacks Iran

North Korea views Iran's vulnerability to military attacks as proof that nuclear weapons are essential for regime survival and will abandon any nuclear negotiations.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

China's Axis of Autocracy Isn't Looking So Hot

China's unreliable support for authoritarian allies Iran and Venezuela during crises undermines its strategy to challenge American power through partnerships with autocratic regimes.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Belarus's Lukashenko makes first visit to North Korea in bid to deepen ties

Belarus and North Korea are set to sign a treaty of friendship to strengthen ties amid shared support for Russia's actions in Ukraine.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

North Korea fired 10 ballistic missiles, says Seoul

North Korea launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday in response to ongoing US-South Korea joint military drills.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

North Korea denounces muscle-flexing' US-South Korean military exercises

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns that US-South Korea joint military exercises could cause severe consequences and threaten regional stability.
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fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Nuclear Expansion and Conditional Diplomacy: North Korea's New Strategy

North Korea's 9th Workers' Party Congress codified nuclear-armed status with pre-emptive strike capability while signaling conditional openness to U.S. engagement and formal hostility toward South Korea.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

North Korea: Kim visits warship, oversees missile launch

North Korea plans to build two advanced surface warships annually under its new five-year plan, with Kim Jong Un overseeing missile tests on the Choe Hyon-class destroyer to demonstrate enhanced naval offensive capabilities.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

North Korea's Kim oversees cruise missile tests from new naval destroyer

Our Navy's forces for attacking from under and above water will grow rapidly. The arming of the Navy with nuclear weapons is making satisfactory progress. All these successes constitute a radical change in defending our maritime sovereignty, something that we have not achieved for half a century.
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fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Map of countries aligning with China

Countries are shifting their UN voting patterns away from the US toward China, with geopolitical alignment moving closer to Beijing than at any point this century.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

An emboldened Kim flaunts nuclear ambitions while leaving room for U.S. talks

North Korea declares its nuclear program permanent and irreversible, expanding its arsenal while conditioning talks with the U.S. on accepting its nuclear status.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why are many Western leaders visiting China?

Western leaders are increasingly engaging with China for business opportunities and global cooperation, partly driven by US tariff policies and the need for alternative partnerships.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What role is China playing in global geopolitical transformations?

China's official discourse centres on the idea of peaceful rise, the commitment to non-interference in internal affairs, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and economic partnerships based on mutual benefit. Beijing insists that relations with Washington should not slide into conflict, calling for a system of global governance built on cooperation rather than confrontation. Yet the geopolitical landscape reveals a wide gap between this discourse and reality. Donald Trump's return to the White House has brought back rhetorical escalation and increased geopolitical pressure.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Prime minister flies to China for three-day visit

Keir Starmer is visiting China to rebuild bilateral ties while balancing economic engagement with deep concerns about human rights abuses and national security threats.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

China eyes reshaping global order as US influence wanes

China is expanding global influence and diplomatic ties while the United States withdraws from multilateral organizations, shifting the international balance toward multipolarity.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Japan, South Korea vow stronger ties amid China challenge

"Both sides agreed on "shuttle diplomacy" three years ago, with regular meetings at the highest level. Lee's national security adviser, Wi Sung Lac, said the summit's goal was to build trust between the South Korean and Japanese leaders. Lee and Takaichi discussed ways to boost cooperation in a raft of areas including cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, combating cross-border crime, and promoting people-to-people exchanges."
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fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

The Rise of China's Strategic Soft Power and its Global Impact

U.S. transactional foreign policy and reliance on hard power are accelerating China’s strategic rise through innovation, supply-chain dominance, and expanded soft-power influence.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How far will China go to back Iran if the US strikes?

In early January, widespread demonstrations driven by economic hardship, political discontent and sustained foreign pressure posed one of the most serious domestic challenges Iran's leadership has faced in years. The unrest soon gave way to a sharpening regional standoff, as President Donald Trump ordered large US military deployments to the Middle East and issued warnings demanding that Iran curb its nuclear program and ballistic missile development.
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