Are the Second, Third, and Fourth-ranking Officials of the Communist Party of China Engaged in a Power Struggle With Xi?
On April 3, Ma Xingrui, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China and former Secretary of Xinjiang, who had been missing for over six months, was finally officially announced to have been ousted. His rise to power was closely linked to Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan, and his investigatio
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Trump pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening without tolls, White House says
IRAN-CRISIS-USA-STRAIT:Trump pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening without tolls, White House says...
Vance to lead talks in Iran on Saturday
(The Center Square) - Vice President JD Vance will lead talks with Iranian leaders in Islamabad on Saturday....
'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce
IRAN-CRISIS-CEASEFIRE-PAKISTAN:'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce...
Trump dispatching Iran negotiating team to Pakistan, White House says
IRAN-CRISIS-TRUMP-TALKS:Trump dispatching Iran negotiating team to Pakistan, White House says...
Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban
UKRAINE-CRISIS-VANCE:Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban...
Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance
IRAN-CRISIS-TRUMP-NATO:Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance...
In a Last-minute Plea, Iran Seeks Mercy as Trump Suspends Devastating Strikes Against the Country.
On Tuesday evening (April 7), U.S. President Trump announced on the social media platform 'Truth Social' that the United States has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran in exchange for Iran's commitment to open the Strait of Hormuz and to allow time for negotiations aimed at reaching a long-term peace agreement between the two parties....
Hegseth tells Iranians to 'take advantage' of regime change
(The Center Square) - The Trump administration on Wednesday encouraged civilians in Iran to rise up against the country's regime during a two-week ceasefire....
The 'Grassroots Genius' Excluded: Quan Hongchan Faces Collective Bullying
Quan Hongchan, the 'genius girl' of China's diving team, has captivated the world with her nearly flawless 'disappearing splash' during competitions. However, recent viral screenshots from Chinese social media have exposed a private group called the 'Splash Conqueror Alliance,' which has been engaged in long-term vicious personal attacks and insults against Quan Hongchan....
Indictment: NYC bombing suspects sought to incite ‘terror’
(The Center Square) — Two Pennsylvania teens accused of carrying out what authorities called an “ISIS-inspired attack” during a protest outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence have...
Is it 'peace' or 'submission'? Will Xi Jinping Meet Zheng Liwen?
On April 7 at 1:30 PM, the cabin door of Shanghai Airlines flight FM852 opened slowly. As Kuomintang Chairman Zheng Liwen stepped out, she was greeted not only by the spring breeze of Shanghai but also by a carefully orchestrated political event....
Hong Kong Restaurants Face Wave of Closures
There has been a frequent mention among Hong Kong residents of the phrase "another collective memory is gone," which is quite alarming in its prevalence....
Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
IRAN-CRISIS-TRUMP-IRAN:Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions...
Beijing's 5 Yuan Boxed Meals Go Viral as Oil Prices Rise for Six Consecutive Days, Economy Regresses to 30 Years Ago
A video that has gone viral on social media has resonated deeply with countless individuals in this era of prosperity, stirring both tears and pain....
Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons
IRAN-CRISIS-TRUMP-TARIFFS:Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons...
'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
PEOPLE-MATTHEW-PERRY:'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry...
Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran
IRAN-CRISIS-VANCE:Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran...
Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports
TURKEY-GUNFIRE-INVESTIGATION:Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports...
EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement
IRAN-CRISIS-EU-VONDERLEYEN:EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement...
Trump will pursue stability with China's Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says
USA-TRUMP-TRADE-CHINA:Trump will pursue stability with China's Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says...
UK's Starmer heads to the Gulf to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz
IRAN-CRISIS-STARMER:UK's Starmer heads to the Gulf to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz...
Gulf states eye cheap Ukrainian interceptor drone as Iranian attacks drain missile stocks
JAPAN-DRONES:Gulf states eye cheap Ukrainian interceptor drone as Iranian attacks drain missile stocks...
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire, Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible
IRAN-CRISIS:Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire, Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible...
Trump says US won "total and complete victory" after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports
IRAN-CRISIS-USA-TRUMP-CEASEFIRE:Trump says US won "total and complete victory" after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports...
CK Hutchison's Panama unit files arbitration against Maersk over ports takeover
PANAMA-PORTS:CK Hutchison's Panama unit files arbitration against Maersk over ports takeover...
Trump-backed Republican wins runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia, NBC projects
USA-ELECTION-GEORGIA-HOUSE:Trump-backed Republican wins runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia, NBC projects...
Trump announces two-week 'double-sided' ceasefire with Iran
(The Center Square) – The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening, bringing a pause to the more than month-long conflict with...
UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort
IRAN-CRISIS-UN-ENVOY:UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort...
US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight
SPACE-MOON-ARTEMIS-WORLD:US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight...
US disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says
USA-RUSSIA-CYBER:US disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says...
Pakistan PM seeks two-week extension to Trump's deadline on Iran
IRAN-CRISIS-PAKISTAN-SHARIF:Pakistan PM seeks two-week extension to Trump's deadline on Iran...