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US President Trump to visit China on May 14-15

US President Trump to visit China on May 14-15

Visit postponed amid escalating hostilities between US and Iran

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Kyrgyzstan reaffirms support for OSCE confidence-building efforts in Central Asia
25.03.2026

Kyrgyzstan reaffirms support for OSCE confidence-building efforts in Central Asia

President Japarov meets with secretary general of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Bishkek

2 bodies recovered after bus plunges into Bangladesh's Padma River
25.03.2026

2 bodies recovered after bus plunges into Bangladesh's Padma River

Bus carrying at least 40 passengers drove into river while boarding ferry in Rajbari district

China unveils Atlas drone swarm system
25.03.2026

China unveils Atlas drone swarm system

System can expand battlefield use, including saturation attacks on enemy air defenses, precision strikes, deep-strike missions, says military expert

China says 'supports all efforts' after Pakistan offered to host US-Iran talks
25.03.2026

China says 'supports all efforts' after Pakistan offered to host US-Iran talks

‘Urgent task’ at hand is ending military operations, avoiding escalation, says Foreign Ministry

Iranians holding valid visas blocked from entering Australia for 6 months
25.03.2026

Iranians holding valid visas blocked from entering Australia for 6 months

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says some Iranians may be unable or unlikely to depart Australia when their visas expire