Trump, Xi hold telephonic conversation amid strained trade ties

An undated image showing US President Donald Trump waiving as he walks alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping. — Reuters/File Phone call requested by Trump amid strained trade relations. Call comes amid accusations between US and China over critical minerals. 90-day tariff rollback deal remains fragile amid accusations. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held talks…

Ahead of nuclear talks, Iran warns will hold US responsible for Israel attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran, Iran, February 25, 2025 — Reuters TEHRAN: Iran warned it would hold the United States responsible for any Israeli attack on its atomic facilities, on the eve of a new round of nuclear talks between Washington…