Why Chinese foreign minister’s trip to South Korea ‘dealt a low blow’ to Seoul
China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, concluded his visit to South Korea on Friday, but declined to back Seoul’s…
Rubio says Trump administration ready to help end Ukraine’s ‘senseless war’
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday the Trump administration is poised to…
Rubio says Iran controlling Strait of Hormuz would set dangerous precedent
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders Wednesday that Iran’s demand to…
Southeast Asia diplomats urge reopening of Strait of Hormuz
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East…
Trump heads to Beijing for talks with Xi as Iran war looms
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to leave Tuesday for Beijing to meet with President Xi…
Trump-Xi summit has high stakes for Taiwan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, in his return to the White House, has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward…
Trump’s Base Motives – emptywheel
There were several stories yesterday that revealed details about Trump’s failing Iran war. The second, posted by NBC…
US warns shipping companies of sanctions over Iran payments
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions…
Lebanese president refuses to speak with Israeli prime minister
CAIRO (AP) — The president of Lebanon refused Thursday to speak with the Israeli prime minister ahead of…
North Korea fires missiles after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Wednesday in its…