President Donald Trump may delay his China trip due to the Iran war, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday it´s not to pressure Beijing on the Strait of Hormuz. Bessent said any delay to Trump´s trip to Beijing would not be because of disagreements over the Iran war or efforts to reopen the Strait […]
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Australia’s top diplomat makes first China trip in years
Australia’s top diplomat will visit China on Tuesday, the first such trip by an Australian foreign minister in four years and a sign of further thawing ties. Canberra said Penny Wong will visit Beijing to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and meet Chinese state councilor and minister of foreign affairs, Wang Yi. “Australia […]
Istanbul-Islamabad freight train to resume operations from 4th March
ISLAMABAD: The Istanbul–Islamabad freight train will resume operations from this week after a gap of nine years, connecting the three countries of Pakistan, Turkey and Iran, a senior official has confirmed. Since the train will complete the one-side trip in 12 days, it is expected to reach the Islamabad dryport on March 16. “Pakistan Railways […]
Trump kicks off British trip with tweet against London mayor
President Donald Trump arrived in Britain on Monday for a largely ceremonial visit meant to strengthen ties between the two nations, but the trip was immediately at risk of being overshadowed by Brexit turmoil and a political feud with London’s mayor. Even before Air Force One touched down north of London, Trump unleashed a Twitter […]
Kaka, Figo, Puyoul and Anelka’s trip to Pakistan postponed
International footballers Ricardo Kaka, Luis Figo, Carlos Puyoul and Nicolas Anelka’s trip to Pakistan has been postponed, World Soccer Stars said in a statement on Tuesday. “World Soccer Stars tour has taken a strategic decision based on financial reasons to postpone the World Soccer Stars 2019 Pakistan tour featuring Ricardo Kaka, Luis Figo, Carles Puyol, […]