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US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale over Iran war, acting US Navy secretary says

Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about US arms sales delays.

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith prepare to testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense about the Navy's FY2027 budget at the U.S. Capitol on May 12, 2026.
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

Putin says Russia ready to work with US, has discussed this with Xi

US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.

Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis

US President Donald Trump (L) takes part in a welcome ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

Trump mishandling of Taiwan issue will push ties to 'dangerous place,' China's Xi warns


Fire kills more than two dozen patients in Beijing hospital

Authorities are investigating Beijing's deadliest fire since at least 2002.

 An ambulance parks outside the Changfeng Hospital following a fire, in Beijing, China April 19, 2023.

China’s Middle East policies could harm Israel’s interest - opinion

Whether America wants to leave the Middle East, as many suspect, or whether it wants to stay, this would not be in America’s own national interest.

 CHINA’S TOP diplomat, Wang Yi, flanked by senior security officials of Iran and Saudi Arabia, announces that the two countries have agreed to restore diplomatic relations, in Beijing, earlier this month.

Iran expecting significant progress out of Raisi's trip to China - analysis

Iran also believes trade with China will result in the development of projects in Iran. So far, it appears Iran is disappointed.

 A child holds a Chinese national flag to celebrate Chinese National Day in Hong Kong, China October 1, 2022.

A new geostrategic reality: Saudi Arabia’s growing role

Xi’s visit to Saudi Arabia is his second in six years, indicating that China is seeking to expand its ties with Saudi partners at the strategic level.

 SAUDI CROWN Prince Mohammed bin Salman shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Riyadh, earlier this month.

Taiwan urges China to stop saber-rattling and start talking

Chinese officials continue their threats against Taiwan, while Taiwan calls for dialogue.

 Illustration shows Chinese and Taiwanese flags

China likely to ramp up diplomatic 'attacks' on Taiwan, island's foreign minister says

China's efforts have pushed at least six of Taiwan's allies into recognizing Beijing over Taipei in diplomatic measures.

Honour guard members take part in a flag-raising ceremony at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan August 6, 2022.

Meet Maya, the world's first cloned arctic wolf

The announcement was made on the wolf's hundredth day of life, during a ceremony celebrating the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Sinogene and the Beijing Wildlife Park. 

 Olaf, a 9-month-old Arctic wolf, is pictured inside an open-air enclosure at the Royev Ruchey Zoo in Krasnoyarsk, Russia January 11, 2019.

Taiwan vows to counterattack if China's forces enter its territory

Chinese armed forces have increased military exercises near Taiwan this month in response to a visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Taiwanese Army representatives attend a baseball game with face masks adorned with the Taiwanese flag, May 7, 2020

Why Pelosi's trip to Taiwan matters - analysis

It doesn’t necessarily matter what the House Speaker did or said, but just that she went – despite China's threats.

 US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks next to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Sandra Oudkirk during a meeting at the presidential office in Taipei, Taiwan August 3, 2022.

China tensions, Kiribati's shock withdrawal overshadow Pacific leaders meeting

The withdrawal of Kiribati coupled with the growing tension between China and the United States has overshadowed the Pacific Islands Forum.

 The flags of the United States and China fly from a lamppost in the Chinatown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, US, November 1, 2021.