Iran considers Strait of Hormuz toll amid rising Middle East tensions
There are growing indications that Iran may introduce a toll system for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz as…
Is China’s new mediation body gaining steam as Western brokers’ influence wanes?
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After China-US reset, Putin heads to Beijing for Sino-Russian strategic refresh
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Iran war: UAE fast-tracks new oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates, UAE, has moved to speed up the construction of a major new oil pipeline designed to…
Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open
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How did the US and China tell 2 different stories about the summit?
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US’ Rubio calls on China to play an ‘active’ role in ending Iran war, despite Trump rhetoric
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Donald Trump lands in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping – live updates
Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for meetings with Chinese president Xi Jinping. People gather to get a view of…
Trump due in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping, as Iran war looms over talks
Trump due in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping, as Iran war looms over talks The US president will…
Chinese company that tracked US bombers over Iran wears sanctions with pride
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