China condemns US veto in UN of Gaza ceasefire resolution
The US representative said his delegation vetoed the resolution because it "failed to condemn Hamas and it failed to recognise Israel's right to defend itself, amongst other…
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US President Trump’s Gaza plan is a weak foundation for peace: The Daily Star
The proposal offers a pause in bloodshed, but its unilateral terms show glaring weaknesses.
Did Muslim countries agree to a different version of US President Trump’s Gaza plan? Here’s what we know
US news outlet Axios says deal now before Hamas is significantly different than one the US and Muslim countries had previously agreed on.
South Korea, US agree to set up visa desk for Korean firms investing in US
The decision comes nearly a month after a US immigration raid on Sept. 4 at a Hyundai-LG battery plant construction site in Georgia, which had led to the detention of more than…
Muslim states join European powers in backing US President Trump’s Gaza plan
Indonesia has offered troops as part of a future Gaza force, while Pakistan has been eager to woo Trump and improve its relationship with Washington.
US President Trump’s peace plan: An end to the war, or the basis for restarting negotiations?
From the Palestinian perspective, the terms seem to largely align with Israel’s vision and fail to safeguard their interests.
Taiwan will not agree to 50-50 chip production deal with US, negotiator says
Taiwan, home to the world’s biggest contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), runs a large trade surplus with the US. The island’s exports to the US are…
US President Trump revives threat of 100% tariff on foreign-made films. Koreans are unfazed – for now
Without providing evidence, Mr Trump claimed that foreign countries were "stealing" American film production through tax incentives. He cited California as being "particularly…
Explainer: Why is Trump pushing to ‘retake’ Bagram Air Base?
Bagram Air Base — once the beating heart of America’s war in Afghanistan — is back in the global conversation. U.S. President Donald Trump has called for it to be brought…
Trump says Netanyahu agreed to US-backed Gaza peace plan, thanks Pakistan’s PM, army chief for support
If accepted by Hamas, President Trump said, the proposal calls for the release of all remaining hostages immediately, but in no case, more than 72 hours.