Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit China as US Chokes Its Oil Lifeline

Iran’s top diplomat is heading to Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart, as U.S. military blockades and economic sanctions tighten around Tehran’s oil exports. The visit comes just days ahead of the Trump–Xi summit.

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Canceled by hoax bomb threats traced to China, Shen Yun Performing Arts is back. Here’s how this U.S.-based company was forced off a Canadian stage—and how it’s now returning.

Japan is strengthening its defense ties in Southeast Asia. During his five-day tour, Japan’s defense minister is pushing closer security cooperation with the Philippines and Indonesia amid rising tensions with China.

A blast at a fireworks factory in China killed 26 people, raising concerns about quality control.

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