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Jaishankar hosts Rubio in New Delhi, citing 'deep' US cooperation
Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar welcomed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to New Delhi on Saturday, emphasizing a "comprehensive global strategic partnership" as the allies work to steady ties strained by recent trade disputes and seek expanded cooperation in energy and defense.
24 May 2026
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Pakistan hails Trump's peace push after multination call
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan welcomed President Donald Trump's "extraordinary efforts" to pursue peace with Iran following a telephone call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye and other regional powers, adding that Islamabad hopes to host the next round of negotiations very soon.
24 May 2026
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Iran envoy says 'positive stride' taking shape to end war with US
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan said Saturday that a "positive stride" is taking shape to end the war with the United States, provided Washington demonstrates adequate commitment, crediting Tehran's dignity and Islamabad's mediation efforts for the progress.
24 May 2026
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Pakistan confirms progress toward final US-Iran understanding
Pakistan's military confirmed encouraging progress toward a final understanding between the United States and Iran to end their ongoing war, stating that intensive negotiations over the past 24 hours have advanced the mediation process spearheaded by Army Chief Field Marshall Asim Munir.
24 May 2026
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US Secretary of State Rubio arrives in India for four-day visit
Marco Rubio began a four-day trip to India, landing in Kolkata and visiting the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa. He will travel to Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi for talks on trade, energy security, defense cooperation, and the Quad. This is Rubio’s first trip to India as secretary of state.
23 May 2026
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China coal mine explosion leaves 82 dead in Shanxi province
A deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province has killed at least 82 workers, prompting a large-scale rescue operation and a government investigation into industrial safety standards and mining oversight.
23 May 2026
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Pakistan seeks closer China ties amid Iran war diplomacy
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is heading to China for high-level talks focused on strategic coordination, economic cooperation and regional diplomacy as Islamabad continues mediation efforts linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
22 May 2026
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China warns US over Taiwan arms and Asia-Pacific missiles
China sharply criticized planned US military activities involving Taiwan and Japan, warning that weapons sales and missile deployments in the Asia-Pacific region could increase regional tensions and undermine stability amid growing geopolitical competition between Beijing and Washington.
22 May 2026
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China urges APEC unity as trade ministers meet in Suzhou
China's international trade envoy Li Chenggang opened the APEC ministerial meeting in Suzhou urging regional economies to send a strong message supporting cooperation, as delegates convened amid mounting concerns over US protectionism and threats to the multilateral trading system.
22 May 2026
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Xi Pyongyang trip may revive North Korea-US summit talks
South Korea said a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang could reopen discussions about a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump as geopolitical diplomacy intensifies across Northeast Asia.
21 May 2026
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US to send security delegation to China ahead of Hegseth visit
Elbridge Colby is expected to lead the delegation to Beijing within weeks to finalize arrangements for a potential visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, though China has signaled the trip hinges on Washington's decision regarding a stalled $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan.
21 May 2026
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Xi to host Pakistan premier amid Iran mediation efforts
Chinese President Xi Jinping will welcome Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing as China backs Islamabad’s diplomatic role in maintaining the fragile ceasefire linked to the US-Iran conflict, while both countries mark 75 years of bilateral relations and deepen regional cooperation.
21 May 2026
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Lavrov hails Russia-China partnership as stabilizing force
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday described the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing as a stabilizing force in a turbulent world, emphasizing that bilateral ties rest on mutual respect and sovereign interests with annual economic cooperation exceeding $200 billion.
21 May 2026
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Russia detains Muslim religious officials in multiple cities
Russian authorities have detained several representatives of Muslim religious administrations in Moscow, Saransk, St. Petersburg, and Saratov. Among those held are Mordovia’s Mufti Abdulmalik (Rail) Asainov and former Karelia mufti Visam Ali Bardvil. No official reason has been given.
20 May 2026
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Pakistan interior minister makes second Tehran visit in week amid US-Iran mediation
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has traveled to Tehran for a second time in less than a week to meet senior Iranian officials, according to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency, as Islamabad intensifies mediation efforts between Tehran and Washington.
20 May 2026
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Russia, China warn against rising Arctic military buildup
Russia and China have raised concerns over increasing military activity in the Arctic by the US and its allies, calling for the region to remain an area of stability and cooperation. The joint statement, issued after talks in Beijing, highlighted respect for Arctic sovereignty and stressed the importance of international law amid growing geopolitical rivalry.
20 May 2026
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Russia, China sign 20 documents on economy, energy cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping signed 20 documents spanning economy, energy and transport during talks in Beijing on Wednesday, adopting a joint declaration on forming a multipolar world and deepening strategic partnership.
20 May 2026
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Russia, China sign declaration on multipolar world order
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping signed a sweeping declaration on establishing a multipolar world order, formalizing their shared vision of international relations during high-level talks in Beijing.
20 May 2026
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits off southwestern Japan
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southern Japan at 11:46 a.m. local time (0246GMT) at a depth of 50 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey. The tremor was felt in Kagoshima province’s Southern Amami region. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
20 May 2026
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