Trump once made China a central villain. Now Xi is getting a state dinner.
A decade ago, Donald Trump built much of his political message around a simple argument: China was taking advantage of the United States.
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China's Xi Tells UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham 'Common Interests Outweigh Differences' in First Official Call
On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham held their first publicly acknowledged telephone conversation since Burnham assumed office in July.
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China releases underground Church pastor Ezra Jin Mingri months after Trump sought his freedom
Beijing's Unregistered Church Leader, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, Released Amid Diplomatic Pressure A significant development in the ongoing struggle for religious freedom in China has seen prominent underground church…
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China Escalates East Taiwan Patrols Amid Global Outcry
China launches new coast guard patrols east of Taiwan, sparking fierce condemnation from Taipei and alarm from Western powers, escalating regional maritime tensions.
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Russia's Covert China Military Training Sparks European Alarm
Classified documents reveal Russia's Defence Minister approved secret military training in China last year, focusing on CBRN defense, sparking alarm in Europe despite Beijing's denials.
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🛢️ THE DRAGON'S THIRST: China Is Smuggling Oil Through a War Zone — And Washington Can't Stop It
A tanker with a Malawian flag. A landlocked country. A transponder that had been lying about its location for eleven days. On the night the United States naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect, a Chinese-owned…
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Why China’s New Cenling County Near the Afghan Border and PoK is Bound to Irk India
A New Strategic Hub in Xinjiang In a move that signals a deepening consolidation of its frontier borders, China has established a new administrative division in its volatile Xinjiang region.
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The Shifting Balance of Power: How China and Iran Weaponise the Global Economy to Challenge US Dominance
The global geopolitical landscape has fundamentally transformed, moving beyond traditional military battlefields into the intricate web of international trade and finance.
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China and Pakistan Unveil Comprehensive Five-Point Peace Plan to De-Escalate West Asia Conflict
BEIJING — In a major diplomatic maneuver aimed at halting the escalating US-Israel war on Iran, China and Pakistan have jointly unveiled a five-point peace initiative designed to restore stability across the Gulf and…
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Trump’s China Visit Unlikely to Yield Breakthrough, Focus Likely on Stability in Ties
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Beijing from March 31 to April 2, 2026, marking a highly anticipated diplomatic milestone as the first visit to China by a sitting American president in eight years.
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The Curious Case of China Positioning Itself Cautiously on Iran Amid Regional Upheaval
The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East experienced a seismic shift following the February 28, 2026, joint military operation by the United States and Israel.
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Sanae Takaichi's Supermajority Win: A Defining Moment for Japan-China Relations
A supermajority in the Japanese Diet is a game-changer. It provides the ruling coalition with the legislative power to pass bills almost unilaterally, and crucially, it clears the path for initiating constitutional…
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President Trump issues a massive trade ultimatum to Canada, threatening 100% tariffs on all imports if PM Mark Carney proceeds with a new trade agreement with China.
DATELINE: WASHINGTON D.C. – In a move that has sent shockwaves through North American markets, President Donald Trump has issued a high-stakes ultimatum to Canada.
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The Bridge To A Field
China began building the New Yalu River Bridge in December 2010 and completed its side in October 2014 — a 3,026-metre, four-lane cable-stayed span from Dandong to Sinuiju, reportedly about 2.2 billion yuan (≈US$350m)…
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US Military Weighs Preparations for Possible Action Around Cuba, Says Report
In recent days, new revelations have emerged suggesting an escalation in the United States' military posture toward Cuba. According to a recent media report, the US military is laying the groundwork for potential…
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You Cannot Become a Country by Post
On 23 September a letter went to the President of the UN Security Council asking it to recognise the Republic of Balochistan. It was correctly addressed, courteously written, and had absolutely nowhere to go.
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"They Invented the Term": Netanyahu's UN Speech, Claim by Claim
Dozens of envoys walked out before he reached the substance. Which is a pity, because what followed was a list of specific, checkable factual claims — so we checked them.
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A Waterway 100 Miles Wide Is Setting the Price at Your Pump
On 15 September 2026, the US national average price of diesel reached $6.285 a gallon — up 32 cents in a single week, and up $2.50 on the year. That is a 68% rise in twelve months. On the West Coast it is $7.25.
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What Is Sovereign AI — And What It Can't Protect You From
Canada just committed up to $52.5 billion to computing "governed by Canadian laws." Here is what that phrase buys, and the one thing it does not cover.
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Saudi Arabia Was Sold $24.3 Billion of Fighters. What It Asked For Was Missiles.
On Thursday 18 September 2026, the US State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia: 48 F-35 Lightning II aircraft, 49 Pratt & Whitney engines, together with spare parts, communications…
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BRICS Summit 2026: New Delhi Declaration Hailed as a Major Diplomatic Win for India Despite Fractured Consensus
18th BRICS Summit Achieves Unanimous Consensus in New Delhi NEW DELHI — The 18th BRICS Summit, hosted by India at the sprawling Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September 2026, opened with a major geopolitical…
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EU Stands Firm as U.S. Demands Overhaul of Green Regulations and Alleges Chinese Tariff Evasion
BRUSSELS — Transatlantic trade tensions have reached a new boiling point this week as the European Union forcefully rejected demands from the Donald Trump administration to renegotiate its landmark environmental…
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From Uttarakhand to the North Pole: Inside Russia’s Nuclear Icebreaker Carrying a 15-Year-Old Indian Student
The journey from the pine-covered hills of Chakrata in Uttarakhand to the frozen, unforgiving wilderness of the Arctic is a path few can ever imagine.
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Balochistan Declares August 11 Independence Day, Seeks Global Recognition Amidst Growing Geopolitical Tensions
In a significant political development, Baloch leadership has declared August 11 as the official Independence Day for Balochistan, asserting its sovereignty and actively seeking global recognition.
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