US Considers Iranian Asset Seizure as Gulf Ceasefire Faces New Tests
US and Iran exchange strikes in the Gulf, testing a fragile ceasefire while the US weighs using frozen Iranian assets for ally reconstruction.
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Tensions Surge in the Gulf as Iran Targets Neighbors Amid Hunger Crisis
Tensions escalate as Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones, while the UN warns that the ongoing conflict is pushing millions into hunger.
China Introduces Comprehensive New Regulation for Outbound Investment
Starting July 1, 2026, a new regulation on outbound investment will provide a comprehensive framework for services, administration, and protection for enterprises from the Chinese mainland.
China Rejects US Trade Curbs Over ‘Forced Labor’ Pretexts
China’s commerce ministry opposes unilateral US trade restrictions and tariffs based on ‘forced labor’ claims, calling for stability in economic relations.
US-Iran Peace Prospects: Trump’s Optimism Clashes with Tehran’s Skepticism
President Trump hints at a potential US-Iran peace deal this weekend, but Tehran denies tangible progress amid rising tensions in the Gulf and climbing oil prices.
Tensions Surge in Middle East: Kuwait Airport Hit Amid US-Iran Confrontation
Middle East instability peaks as Kuwait’s airport is hit, the US targets an Iranian-bound tanker, and the OECD warns of a looming global recession.
Trade Wars Serve No One: China Calls for Dialogue and Mutual Benefit
China’s Foreign Ministry warns that trade wars and unilateral tariffs serve no one’s interests, urging dialogue and mutual benefit to resolve economic disputes.
OECD Forecasts Global Economic Growth to Slow to 2.8% in 2026
The OECD projects global economic growth will slow to 2.8% in 2026, driven by Middle East conflicts and energy market volatility, with recovery expected by 2027.
US Business Leaders Eye Xi-Trump Meeting in Beijing for Trade Stability
US business leaders and the Port of Los Angeles director highlight the critical importance of the Xi-Trump meeting in Beijing for global trade and small businesses.
US Business Leaders Eye Strategic Xi-Trump Meeting in Beijing
US business leaders, including the director of the Port of Los Angeles, emphasize the critical importance of the Xi-Trump meeting in Beijing for stabilizing global trade.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s China Visit: Turning Momentum into Results
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s visit to the Chinese mainland aims to transform diplomatic momentum into tangible results in trade, investment, and climate cooperation.
Malta’s Labour Party Makes History with Unprecedented Fourth Election Win
Prime Minister Robert Abela leads Malta’s Labour Party to a historic fourth consecutive election victory, securing a fresh mandate amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
The Chinese Mainland and EU Discuss Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism
The Chinese mainland and the EU are exploring a new trade and investment consultation mechanism to resolve frictions and oppose protectionism.
WEF Warns of Global Growth Slowdown and Rising Inflation Amid Geopolitical Tensions
A new World Economic Forum report warns that nearly 90% of chief economists expect global growth to slow and inflation to rise over the next year due to geopolitical tensions.
China and EU Negotiate to Resolve Proposed Steel Tariffs and Ensure Trade Stability
China’s Ministry of Commerce is negotiating with the EU via the WTO over proposed steel tariffs starting July 1, warning against trade protectionism and supply chain disruptions.
The New Global Pivot: Why World Leaders Are Flocking to Beijing
From the US and Russia to Europe and Asia, world leaders are increasingly visiting China to secure stability and economic growth in a volatile global landscape.
Trade Pivot: Canada Strengthens Ties with EU Amid US Tariff Tensions
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is strengthening trade ties with the European Union as tariffs from the US under President Trump’s second term strain relations.
Canada Pivots Toward European Union as U.S. Trade Tensions Rise
Prime Minister Mark Carney is strengthening economic ties with the European Union following a surge in U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber, steel, and automobiles.
Canada Pivots Toward European Union Amid Rising US Trade Tensions
Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to bolster ties with the EU as US tariffs on lumber and steel strain the traditional Canada-US trade relationship.
Serbia and China Strengthen “Ironclad Friendship” Through Strategic Cooperation
Serbia deepens its “multi-vector” diplomacy with the Chinese mainland, focusing on major infrastructure and investment as it navigates its path toward the European Union.