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Bangladesh seeks China support for Teesta restoration project

DHAKA: The Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh govt has sought China’s “involvement and support” for the Teesta restoration project, a move that risks clouding New Delhi-Dhaka relations, as the latter pushes India to work towards implementing the 2011 Teesta water-sharing treaty blocked by outgoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

The Times of India

Iran war has shown the limits of US power

In his 1873 book On War, the great Prussian military strategist Carl von Clausewitz wrote that: “War is the realm of uncertainty.” He would have been at home in Washington this week where Clausewitz’s “fog of war” appears to have descended on the White House, at times obscuring reality.

The Conversation

What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit

President Donald Trump will meet President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week. The leaders aim to ease tensions over trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Discussions will cover trade deals, technology, and rare earths. The Iran conflict and Taiwan's status are also key agenda items. Minor trade agreements are anticipated.

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US fires on Iranian oil tanker amid talks

Iran war news: America fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. President Trump is pressuring Tehran for a deal to end the war. Israel also struck Beirut's southern suburbs. The conflict has disrupted oil and gas shipments. Iran is reviewing American proposals for a potential agreement.…

The Economic Times

China ‘deeply distressed’ by US-Iran war and demands peace talks

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The Independent UK

Business Brief (May 6): Iranian Foreign Minister Visits China

CATL raises HK$39.2 billion in Hong Kong share placement, China issues warning over recalled a2 infant formula in the U.S.

Caixin Global

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says passage through Strait of Hormuz will be ensured

Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said the US would pause its mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely two days after it began doing so, citing a desire to reach a peace deal.

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China calls for ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ in Iran war as Beijing intervenes in Middle East conflict

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told his Iranian counterpart that China was ‘deeply distressed’ over the war

The Independent UK

Iran war briefing: Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ after just two days

US president Donald Trump has announced he will pause his ‘Project Freedom’ plan to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a deal to end the war with Iran. Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian said the US is pursuing “a policy of maximum pressure” while also expecting…

The Independent UK

Macron says ‘all parties must lift the blockades’ – as it happened

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The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

The Independent UK

China’s top diplomat meets leader of Myanmar's military-backed government on regional tour

China’s top diplomat has visited Myanmar’s capital and met with the leader of its military-backed government as Beijing deepens regional ties

The Independent UK

Chinese foreign minister and Thai prime minister agree to collaborate on fighting cyberscams

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during a visit aimed at strengthening the countries’ strategic partnership and expanding cooperation

The Independent UK

China's foreign and defense ministers meet with Cambodian counterparts in joint '2+2' dialogue

Cambodia and China have held their first meeting of what is called a “2+2” Strategic Dialogue Mechanism

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The Mary Sue

Donald Trump is waiting for a ‘big fat’ hug from his sworn enemy, but what follows might turn things around

President Donald Trump just dropped a Truth Social post that’s equal parts swagger and warning as he gears up for his trip to China next month. The post, which landed ahead of his May 14-15 meeting with President Xi Jinping, starts with a boast about permanently opening the Strait of…

The Independent UK

China speaks out as Iran war pressures start to hurt its bottom line

Experts warn a drawn-out Iran war will sap global growth and curb other nations’ ability to absorb Chinese exports

The Independent UK

China demands Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Pakistan’s army chief to meet Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials in Tehran to ease Middle East tensions and arrange U.S.-Iran negotiations

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump calls it a ‘historic day’ as ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect

The truce follows a heavy bombing campaign by Israel against targets it says are linked to Hezbollah

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to revive US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan is seeking to host the second round of peace talks before the fragile ceasefire expires next week

The Guardian - UK

Short-term gains for China from US-Iran war may turn to longer-term pain

Beijing may be reaping some diplomatic benefit but Trump’s war holds risks for its energy security and economy

The Independent UK

North Korean leader Kim backs China's push for ‘multipolar world’ in talks with foreign minister

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has voiced support for China’s push to build a multipolar world and called for deeper ties between the traditional allies

The Independent UK

North Korea and China agree to deepen cooperation in talks between foreign ministers

The foreign ministers of North Korea and China have agreed to further deepen cooperation and exchanges at their “in-depth” talks on international issues

International Business Times UK

Iran War Update: Beijing Sidesteps Credit As Trump Hails China Role In Hormuz Peace Deal

Beijing has praised the Iran war ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but pointedly declined to confirm Donald Trump's claim that China helped broker the deal.

Axios

China and Pakistan present new Iran deal: Ceasefire for opening Hormuz

Axios asked Trump and Pakistan's FM about the plan.

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