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Trump seeks to delay meeting with China's Xi by 'a month or so' due to Iran war

Trump may need to delay the trip to China due to coordinating the war effort in Iran, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

16 Mar, 23:20 — 17 Mar, 04:11
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BBCHigh10h ago

Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel

This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.

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The GuardianMostly Factual10h ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump seeks to delay summit with China’s Xi amid Iran war; US embassy in Baghdad reportedly targeted in air attack

Trump says US requested delay of ‘a month or so’ while key official insists move is not to pressure Beijing to help unblock strait of Hormuz; Iraqi officials says drones and rockets attacked embassy European countries reject Trump’s call for help to reopen strait of Hormuz How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events? Are fuel price increases making you cut back? Continue reading...

By Adam Fulton

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The IndependentMostly Factual10h ago

Iran-US war latest: US embassy in Iraq attacked while Trump lashes out after Nato rejects Strait of Hormuz demand

The US president said it is only appropriate that those who benefit from oil coming through the waterway help to free it

By Bel Trew,Alisha Rahaman Sarkar and Rachel Dobkin

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hinduMostly Factual11h ago

Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies: report

The U.S. President twice on Monday (March 16, 2026) said that Iran’s retaliatory strikes against Qatar, Saudi Arabia, ‌the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait were a surprise

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual14h ago

WATCH: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi forms committee for transitional justice, truth-finding in Iran

Reza Pahlavi announces the formation of a committee for drafting transitional justice regulations to address Iran's repression over the past five decades.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual11h ago

Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies: Sources

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express-tribuneMostly Factual14h ago

Trump slams allies over rejection of Hormuz request, as Iran and Israel trade airstrikes

Key partners cite lack of mandate; Iran attacks disrupt Gulf oil flow and keep strait largely closed

By Reuters

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Daily Star BDMixed10h ago

Trump upset as US partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts - The Daily Star

Trump upset as US partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts  The Daily Star

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myjoyonlineMixed10h ago

Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is planning to delay a high stakes visit to China later in March by about a month because of the Iran war.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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