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The region enters a fragile pause — with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the center

In his second term, the US president has confirmed his intention to distance the country from the 'Western collective.' Beijing and Moscow are both hoping to overturn the global order with Trump's help, writes Le Monde columnist Alain Frachon.

Amid a deluge of diplomatic cliches, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have quietly sent a message to millions across the West.

The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.

China criticized the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz, saying the move was dangerous, even as a sanctioned Chinese vessel managed to transit through the critical shipping route on Tuesday.

The pontiff is visiting four countries across the continent from April 13 to 23, with a focus on issues including peace and the family

Despite Donald Trump's ultimatum, Tehran does not appear willing to reopen the maritime passage, which is of strategic importance for the global economy. The regime has made the strait a tool of national sovereignty and is even considering charging for passage once the conflict is over.

New York (AFP) – Global stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday as investors braced for US President Donald Trump's looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks.

Two words from Donald Trump about the war in the Middle East has just changed everything for the world economy.

Trump’s assaults on Iran and Venezuela—both Chinese allies and key suppliers of oil for its economy—could reaffirm Beijing’s mistrust of Washington.