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China backs Pakistan's mediation efforts amid US-Iran tensions

China backs Pakistan's mediation efforts amid US-Iran tensions

China's Wang Yi reaffirms Beijing's support for Pakistan's mediation role in US-Iran talks during a call with FM Ishaq Dar, as Qatar also backs the push

Asia
Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to Beijing in need of wins

Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to Beijing in need of wins

Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14-15 seeking limited trade deals and China's help on Iran, as analysts say his leverage has weakened significantly

Europe
Pressure grows on Keir Starmer to quit as UK prime minister

Pressure grows on Keir Starmer to quit as UK prime minister

Over 70 Labour MPs are calling for Keir Starmer to resign after crushing local election losses. Four government aides have already quit

Middle East
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says group's weapons not part of Lebanon-Israel talks

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says group's weapons not part of Lebanon-Israel talks

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says the group's weapons are not part of Lebanon-Israel negotiations, calling it an internal matter, as Washington talks near

North America
Trump warns Middle East ceasefire on 'life support' as Iran vows to fight back

Trump warns Middle East ceasefire on 'life support' as Iran vows to fight back

Trump rejected Iran's latest counteroffer, calling it 'totally unacceptable' and warning the Middle East ceasefire was on 'massive life support'