China Calls for End to Iran War as Tensions Rise
China is urging a swift end to the war between the U.S. and Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement.
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China Calls for Strait Reopened Amid Iran Talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in talks with his Iranian counterpart, according to state media.
Latin America and US Tensions: Varsha Gandikota and Susana Muhamad
In a recent episode of Reframe, Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, general coordinator of Progressive International, discussed Latin America's response to the Trump administration with former Colombian Environment Minister Susana Muhamad.
Canada First Non-European Nation at EPC Summit
Canada is set to become the first non-European country to attend a European Political Community summit as Prime Minister Mark Carney joins the 48-plus nation meeting in Yerevan, Armenia, according to The Guardian.
Prime minister urges tougher action amid Gaza tensions, Spain calls for China’s global role
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for tougher action against antisemitic chants at pro-Palestinian protests, while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged China to take a stronger role in the shifting global order.
Zambia Cancels World’s Largest Human Rights Summit Days Before Start
Zambia has cancelled the world’s largest human rights and technology summit, RightsCon 2026, just days before it was due to begin, according to The Guardian.
Iran War May Cause Food Shortages in Africa: Fertilizer Firm Warns
The Iran war could lead to food shortages in Africa, according to the head of the world's largest fertilizer company, Yara International.
Trump warns Iran blockade could last ‘months’ as oil prices hit $126
Oil prices surged past $126 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump warned the naval blockade of Iranian ports could last 'months if needed,' spooking global markets and raising fears of a prolonged disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran reportedly proposes Hormuz deal to U.S.
Iran has reportedly sent a new proposal to the U.S. to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Axios and other sources.
Trump Puts Onus on Iran as Tensions Rise
U.S. President Donald Trump has shifted the onus of negotiations to Iran’s authorities, according to state media reports.
Trump Cancels Envoys’ Pakistan Trip for Iran Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump canceled his envoys' planned trip to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire negotiations, according to The Guardian.
Iran’s Infowar: AI Lego, Memes and Tightening Control
The Iranian government is using AI Lego, memes, and hip hop diss tracks to shape its international image, according to Al Jazeera English.
First Commercial Flight from US to Venezuela in 7 Years
A historic milestone in US-Venezuela relations was marked as the first commercial flight from the US to Venezuela in over seven years landed in Caracas, according to The Guardian.
Iran and US in Islamabad: Diplomacy at Stake
Iran’s foreign minister is in Islamabad, with U.S. envoys also on the way, raising hopes of breaking the Strait of Hormuz deadlock with diplomacy, according to Al Jazeera.
Meeting with the King would ‘demonstrate human dignity’, says Epstein survivor
The King's upcoming US visit is being described as the most significant diplomatic challenge of his reign, amid strained Anglo-American relations and global conflicts, according to experts. Meanwhile, a cancer survivor hopes the visit could demonstrate human dignity.