Why Does China Want Taiwan?
There are few issues in diplomacy more complicated than the status of the self-governing island, which China claims as its own. It is almost certain to come up when President Trump meets China’s leader.
Month: May 2026
Iran won’t allow US weapons to transit Hormuz
• Ceasefire talks stalled as Trump pushes for a deal with Tehran • Vance says ‘making progress’ Members of Iran’s national soccer team attend a farewell ceremony ahead of their departure to the 2026 World Cup in Tehran. Photo: REUTERS WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: Iran has tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, which before the war … Read more
As Trump and Xi Meet in China, American and Chinese People Are Drifting Apart
Past meetings between the presidents of the U.S. and China have involved friendly displays of cultural exchange. Those gestures have largely dried up.
The China Gambit: From Nixon to Trump
President Trump’s visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have become more combative.
Disha Patani to make Hollywood debut alongside Kevin Spacey in fantasy action saga
Indian actor debuts with ‘The Portal of Force’, starring as a key character in fantasy action universe Indian actor Disha Patani is set to make her Hollywood debut alongside Kevin Spacey in the fantasy action film The Portal of Force, the first instalment in the upcoming “Statiguards vs Holiguards” cinematic universe. The makers recently released … Read more
Ritter backs Pakistan for Nobel Prize
Former UN weapons inspector and ex-US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter has praised Pakistan’s diplomatic role in ongoing regional tensions, saying Islamabad remains central to efforts aimed at securing a breakthrough between Iran and the United States. Speaking during senior anchorperson Fahd Hussain’s programme ‘Full Frame’ on Express 24/7, Ritter described Pakistan as “the … Read more
Judge Orders U.S. to Return Colombian Woman Deported to Congo
The unusual ruling came after the judge found that the Trump administration had most likely violated the law by deporting the 55-year-old woman to the African country despite its refusal to take her.
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Talha Anjum and Bohemia team up for Pakistan’s first rap reality show
Twelve rising rappers will compete in high-energy battles for the title of Pakistan’s next ‘Rap Icon’ Pakistan is gearing up for its first-ever rap reality show, set to premiere later this month, after the official page released a teaser offering audiences a glimpse of what to expect. The competition will feature 12 up-and-coming rappers battling for … Read more
Per capita income climbs to $1,901
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy grew 3.7% in the outgoing fiscal year, missing the annual target and dashing hopes of higher growth due to slowing wheels of the industry and construction sectors, which has contributed to higher unemployment in the country. The 3.7% growth rate was pulled by the services sector, followed by 3.5% growth in the … Read more