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Iran, Taiwan to dominate Trump-Xi talks

BEIJING/WASHINGTON: Beijing said on Monday it was ready to work with the United States in pursuit of “more stability” and confirmed that Donald Trump will visit China this week, the first US president to do so since 2017.Top trade negotiators from both countries will meet in Seoul a day before Trump’s summit with Chinese leader … Read more

Kremlin says no ‘specifics’ on ending Ukraine war despite Putin’s words

. MOSCOW: The Kremlin said Tuesday there was no concrete plan to end the Ukraine war, days after Russian leader Vladimir Putin suggested Europe’s worst conflict since WWII could be winding down. Moscow and Kyiv resumed attacks overnight after the end of a three-day ceasefire proclaimed by US President Donald Trump, which each side accused … Read more

Modi to visit UAE, EU states

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour taking in the United Arab Emirates and Europe from May 15-20, India’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday, as the Middle East crisis drives up global oil prices and strains India’s foreign currency reserves. Modi is to visit the UAE … Read more