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.
Discussions are expected to cover ceasefire negotiations, regional stability, and the reopening of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies.
The verdict strengthens OpenAI’s path toward a potential $1 trillion IPO while intensifying scrutiny around Sam Altman’s leadership and credibility during the high-profile trial.
Pakistan has reportedly deployed 8,000 troops, fighter jets, drones and advanced air defence systems to Saudi Arabia under a confidential mutual defence pact, marking one of the largest military deployments between the two allies in recent years.
Dr. Trita Parsi joins Dr. Moeed Pirzada to discuss Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, the Iran war, GCC divisions, UAE-Israel relations, Pakistan’s mediation efforts, and whether India is moving into a new strategic alignment in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump reaffirmed support for Pakistan’s role in mediating US-Iran talks despite sharp criticism from Senator Lindsey Graham, who questioned Islamabad’s neutrality amid reports alleging Pakistan may be sheltering Iranian military assets.
President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing at a critical geopolitical moment marked by trade disputes, Taiwan tensions, the Iran war, and competition over artificial intelligence technology.
