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BEIJING (AP) — Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrapped up critical talks on Friday, claiming important progress in stabilizing U.S.-China relations even as deep differences persist between the world’s two biggest powers on Iran, Taiwan and more. Xi welcomed Trump at his official residence, Zhongnanhai, on Friday for their final engagement of the summit before the U.S. leader’s return …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attacked, authorities said Thursday, as tensions escalated near the Strait of Hormuz. It wasn’t immediately clear who was behind these incidents, but they happened as a senior Iranian …

Andy Burnham will attempt to return to the Commons as an MP, after Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary, saying he had lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, said he would ask to run for Labour in Makerfield after Labour MP Josh Simons said he would resign to make way for him. …

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the United States announcement of an additional 1.8 billion dollars for global humanitarian operations. The pledge, announced on Wednesday, lifted recent American humanitarian contributions through the UN coordinated system to 3.8 billion dollars. This followed an earlier 2 billion dollar allocation announced in December for emergency relief across several crises. UN deputy spokesperson, Farhan …

Ms Dong Hairong, Counselor, Chinese Embassy, Abuja, has called for stronger Nigerian support for the One-China principle to address growing Taiwan separatist activities. Dong made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja during a media salon themed: “Understanding the One-China Principle and Its Role in Deepening China–Nigeria Strategic Relations”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was jointly …

BEIJING (AP) — China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader’s praise for his counterpart. The Associated Press reports that the exchange at a highly anticipated summit in Beijing underscored just how …

United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has renewed calls for Africa’s fair representation among permanent members of the UN Security Council. Guterres spoke on Wednesday during the 10th African Union-United Nations High-Level Dialogue in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He said: “This is not about privilege or symbolism. “It is about ensuring that the Council is fit for purpose. “It must also act …

Beijing/Washington DC — US President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to China this week is a historic opportunity for the world’s two largest economies to reframe their trade relationship — and the tone of their rivalry. But to get there, he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping must navigate tricky frictions ranging from tech, trade, critical minerals and Taiwan in two days …

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has commended ECOWAS for its continued efforts to strengthening regional cooperation, encouraging renewed efforts to tackle terrorism and responding to humanitarian challenges in the region. Guterres made the call when he met with Mr Julius Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted in Nairobi by …

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer told members of his Cabinet on Tuesday that he has no intention of resigning as calls grew louder within his Labour Party for him to step down. Starmer tried to shore up support within his Cabinet following a febrile few days in the wake of hefty losses for the Labour Party in …