Andy Burnham is set to unveil his vision for Britain as he campaigns to replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister. His agenda centers on devolving power to the regions, boosting economic growth through reindustrialisation, improving housing and infrastructure, and maintaining Labour's fiscal discipline.
British-Pakistani scholar Javed Hassan shares exclusive insights from China on Beijing's perception of Pakistan, India's rise, CPEC 2.0, US-China competition, innovation, social change, and regional geopolitics.
His comments come as tensions rise between the Trump administration and some Israeli officials over efforts to secure a peace agreement with Iran and end fighting in Lebanon.
President Donald Trump acknowledged a heated phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing frustration over the continued fighting in Lebanon.
While toning down previous strong language on China, he still warned against any single power dominating the region and reaffirmed Washington’s position on maintaining stability and supporting allies, including Taiwan. The remarks came amid shifting diplomatic tones following recent high-level US-China engagements.
While officials describe progress toward a temporary extension, Tehran and Washington remain divided on sanctions relief, shipping rights, and Iran’s nuclear program. The talks come amid rising political pressure in the US and global concern over energy markets.
