China Overturns Death Sentence for Canadian Drug Convict as Beijing–Ottawa Relations Thaw

China Overturns Death Sentence for Canadian Drug Convict as Beijing–Ottawa Relations Thaw

China’s highest court has overturned the death sentence of a Canadian man convicted on drug smuggling charges, a move widely seen as a significant signal of improving relations between Beijing and Ottawa. Robert Schellenberg, a Canadian national, was arrested in China in 2014 and convicted in 2018 for drug-related offences. He was initially sentenced to […]

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Xi to Visit the White House by End of 2026, Says Trump as US–China Seek Reset

Xi to Visit the White House by End of 2026, Says Trump as US–China Seek Reset

US President Donald Trump has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House toward the end of 2026, signaling a renewed push to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies after years of trade tensions. Trump shared the remarks during an interview with NBC News recorded on Wednesday, the […]

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High-Stakes Iran–US Talks Resume in Muscat Amid Rising Regional Tensions

High-Stakes Iran–US Talks Resume in Muscat Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Iran and the United States have reopened sensitive diplomatic talks in Muscat, Oman, marking a cautious return to dialogue after weeks of sharp rhetoric and military posturing that heightened fears of direct confrontation. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Omani capital to head Tehran’s delegation, while the US side is being led by […]

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Russian General Shot Inside Moscow Apartment Building in Suspected Assassination Attempt

Russian General Shot Inside Moscow Apartment Building in Suspected Assassination Attempt

A senior Russian military official was shot inside an apartment building in Moscow early Friday and has been rushed to hospital, authorities confirmed, in what appears to be another targeted attack on a high-ranking figure linked to Russia’s war leadership. Russia’s Investigative Committee said an unidentified attacker fired multiple shots at General Vladimir Alekseyev before […]

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US and Iran Prepare for First Nuclear Talks Amid Lingering War Threats

US and Iran Prepare for First Nuclear Talks Amid Lingering War Threats

Iran and the United States are preparing for high-stakes talks in Oman, marking their first face-to-face encounter since the US joined Israel’s June strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The discussions come amid a tense backdrop of regional uncertainty, global scrutiny, and domestic unrest in Iran. The negotiations, confirmed late Wednesday after weeks of uncertainty over […]

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