Russian strikes across Ukraine killed seven people and injured dozens, with Kyiv among the areas hit. The attack highlights the continuing civilian toll of the war.
Trump has arrived in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping on trade, Taiwan and the Iran war. The visit comes as U.S.-China tensions remain a major force in global politics and commerce.
The U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire is stalled as talks over Hamas’s disarmament block reconstruction of the war-damaged territory. The deadlock underscores how fragile the truce remains.
Trump’s arrival in Beijing is expected to be closely watched for signs of how China wants to frame the visit through protocol and pageantry. The optics could hint at the tone of future U.S.-China relations, with possible knock-on effects for global trade and Latin America.
President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to try to repair trade ties damaged by a tariff war that sharply reduced U.S.-China commerce. The talks carry major implications for global supply chains and trade-sensitive economies in Latin America.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing for talks focused on the Iran war, trade tensions and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The outcome could influence global markets, security dynamics and trade flows that also matter to Panama and Latin America.
Pete Hegseth faced intense bipartisan questioning as Congress pressed the Pentagon on the direction and cost of the Iran war. The debate comes as the president heads to China, raising the stakes for U.S. strategy abroad.
Trump’s visit to China puts trade, technology, and security at the center of a closely watched meeting with Xi Jinping. The outcome could ripple across global markets and trade routes, including in Panama and Latin America.
Israeli lawmakers have approved a special tribunal that can impose the death penalty for cases linked to the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. Human rights groups say the measure weakens fair-trial safeguards and raises serious legal concerns.
Ukraine’s frontline city of Izyum is once again facing the threat of Russian occupation as Moscow prepares a major spring offensive. The city’s strategic location makes it a key prize in the eastern war.
Shipping companies are warning that the war involving Iran could drive up fuel costs and trigger wider price increases across global supply chains. The pressure could also affect trade and logistics in Panama and Latin America.
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have named Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff as a suspect in a major money-laundering probe. The case adds pressure on Kyiv as it seeks to maintain public trust and international support during the war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing tough questions from lawmakers over the Iran war, with some Republicans also raising concerns about the conflict and congressional approval. President Trump’s dismissal of the ceasefire as weak has added to the uncertainty.
Trump said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after Tehran’s latest peace proposal failed to include nuclear concessions. The administration imposed new sanctions as talks stalled and tensions rose.
Robert Kagan warned that the United States could be headed toward a costly setback in its confrontation with Iran if diplomacy and deterrence are mishandled. The comments highlight how the conflict could affect global security, energy markets, and countries far beyond the Middle East.
Trump says he will raise the imprisonment of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai with Xi Jinping during upcoming talks, highlighting a flashpoint in U.S.-China relations. Lai’s case remains a symbol of Beijing’s crackdown on dissent and press freedom in Hong Kong.
The European Union has sanctioned 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct Ukrainian children, sharpening its response to the war. The move adds pressure over one of the conflict’s most serious humanitarian allegations.
Trump said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after the U.S. rejected a Tehran proposal that reportedly included nuclear concessions. The warning highlights growing uncertainty over a fragile diplomatic pause with wider regional and global implications.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a U.S.-brokered 72-hour ceasefire as it neared expiration, with at least two people killed. American and European officials are weighing next steps to keep talks alive.
A fragile Iran ceasefire is under fresh pressure after Trump rejected Tehran’s latest proposal, heightening fears of renewed conflict and energy market turmoil. The stakes extend beyond the Middle East, with possible ripple effects for global trade and inflation.
