China’s state media turns to social media and AI to tell its story — and often mock the US - AP News

China’s state media turns to social media and AI to tell its story — and often mock the US  AP News

Iran Has Been Consistent in War. Will It Be Consistent in Peace Talks?

While President Trump’s war aims have changed by the moment, Iran has stuck to firm demands. The question is whether it will compromise in peace negotiations.

By Neil MacFarquhar

Opinion | The WTO Isn’t Dead, but America Is Breaking It - WSJ

Opinion | The WTO Isn’t Dead, but America Is Breaking It  WSJ

UK drops bill to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius after US opposition

British officials acknowledge the legislation had run out of time to proceed to the statute book

Iran war: What is happening on day 43 of the US-Iran conflict?

Senior Iranian officials arrive in Islamabad for ceasefire talks with the United States.

Vance en route to Pakistan for high-stakes Iran talks as ‘fragile’ ceasefire teeters

JD Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner lead a senior U.S. delegation in Pakistan for critical ceasefire negotiations with Iranian officials.

US, Iran set for high-stakes talks in Pakistan

The negotiations come amid a fragile two-week ceasefire that has paused US-Israeli strikes on Iran, but failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or halt Israel's bombings in Lebanon. DW has the latest.

US-Iran direct talks hours away: first since strikes began 6 weeks ago

Direct peace talks between the United States and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan with the US delegation led by Vice-President J.D. Vance expected to arrive in Islamabad shortly. The Iranian delegation, headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, landed in Islamabad early on Saturday for what will be the first direct negotiations since the war began more than five weeks ago. Deep mistrust continues to overshadow the talks aimed at reinforcing a...

By Shi Jiangtao,Fan Chen,Cao Jiaxuan

Pre-talk threats by Iran, Trump cast shadow over ‘make-or-break’ Islamabad peace talks

Foreign Secretary Misri wraps up US visit with talks to deepen nuclear ties, explore LPG exports

Foreign Secretary Misri wraps up US visit with talks to deepen nuclear ties, explore LPG exports

ICE launches new effort to uncover US ‘birth tourism schemes’ - The Straits Times

ICE launches new effort to uncover US ‘birth tourism schemes’  The Straits Times

US President Trump projects cautious optimism ahead of Iran talks

WASHINGTON: As indirect diplomacy between the United States and Iran converges on Islamabad in the coming hours, the messaging from Washington has settled into a carefully managed tone of cautious optimism—tempered by clear acknowledgment that the process remains fragile. US President Donald Trump, speaking briefly before boarding Air Force One on Friday evening, projected guarded confidence in the American negotiating team while avoiding any suggestion that outcomes were pre-determined. “We’...

By none@none.com (Anwar Iqbal)

US, Iran set for peace talks but doubts emerging

The US and Iran were to hold negotiations in the Pakistani capital Islamabad to end their six-week-old war, although Tehran threw the talks into doubt by saying they could not begin without commitments on Lebanon and sanctions.

EU and U.S. near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control

The potential deal would create incentives, such as minimum prices, that could advantage non-Chinese suppliers, according to a draft of an "action plan."

"Terrifies Billionaire Class": Pro-China Party Of Socialism & Liberation Plans General Strike On U.S. Economy 

"Terrifies Billionaire Class": Pro-China Party Of Socialism & Liberation Plans General Strike On U.S. Economy  The Party for Socialism & Liberation (PSL) is promoting a May 1 "general strike" aimed at disrupting economic activity across the U.S., framing it as a coordinated effort to pressure the Trump administration. "The prospect of a nationwide shutdown terrifies the billionaire class, and it is what can really stop Trump in his tracks," PSL wrote on X. Millions hit the stree...

By Tyler Durden

Limited opportunities made me leave Nigeria – New Jersey Urology chief operating officer

Dr. Chidebelu Ufodike, a prominent Nigerian healthcare leader, shares his journey from pharmacist in Nigeria to COO of New Jersey Urology in the US. Read More: https://punchng.com/limited-opportunities-made-me-leave-nigeria-new-jersey-urology-chief-operating-officer/

By Punch Newspapers

International artists, cultural figures acknowledge Iran’s victory against US, Israel - Tehran Times

International artists, cultural figures acknowledge Iran’s victory against US, Israel  Tehran Times

US concerned by attacks on Iraq, Kurdistan region: Official - rudaw.net

US concerned by attacks on Iraq, Kurdistan region: Official  rudaw.net