China has emerged as a quiet but important player in the temporary US-Iran ceasefire, with President Donald Trump suggesting that Beijing helped push Tehran toward negotiations. The development highlights how China, despite staying publicly cautious, may have used its economic and diplomatic
A United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at improving protection for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has failed after Russia and China used their veto power. The setback came at a critical moment as tensions over the strategic waterway continued to disrupt global energy flows and deepen diplomatic divisions. UN Resolution On Hormuz […]
The return to the Moon is being marketed as humanity’s next giant leap, a continuation of the legacy of the Apollo program. But strip away the nostalgia and the carefully crafted messaging, and a different picture emerges. The timing, the target locations, and the scale of investment suggest that this is not about exploration anymore. […]
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit China as the Iran war enters its fifth week, with uncertainty still surrounding possible talks between Washington and Tehran. The visit comes at a time when both Pakistan and China are publicly backing dialogue, even as signals from the United States and Iran remain mixed. Pakistan […]
Chinese-operated ships attempting to leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz turned back on Friday despite earlier Iranian assurances that vessels from friendly countries would be allowed safe passage. The development has raised fresh doubts over whether navigation through the crucial waterway can actually resume even for countries that Tehran says are not hostile.
China’s ambassador to India has said the two countries are neighbours that cannot be separated, while calling for stronger cooperation and warning against outside forces trying to widen differences. The remarks come at a time when New Delhi and Beijing are attempting to stabilise ties after years of border tension and strategic mistrust. China Envoy […]
China has signalled cautious optimism over possible diplomatic movement in the Iran war, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying a “glimmer of hope” for peace has appeared as both Washington and Tehran show signs of openness to talks. His remarks came even as Iran continued to publicly insist it would keep fighting, highlighting the gap […]
Donald Trump has announced that his postponed meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will now take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, after earlier plans were delayed by the US military operation in Iran. Trump said preparations for the visit are now being finalized, while also indicating that Xi and his wife, Peng […]
China has urged all sides involved in the Strait of Hormuz crisis to stop military action and return to dialogue, warning that continued escalation could trap the region in a vicious cycle driven by force. The statement highlights Beijing’s growing concern that conflict around one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints could spiral into […]
A Russian oil tanker that was originally headed to China has changed course and is now sailing to India, underlining how the Gulf conflict is reshaping global crude trade flows. The diversion comes as Indian refiners sharply raise purchases from Russia to offset supply disruptions linked to the war in West Asia and continued stress […]















