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t Cairo's Al-Ittihadiya Palace, Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi receives Chinese President Xi Jinping
Middle East

China is outfoxing the US in the battle for Mideast influence

Washington's military posture comes with huge risks and responsibilities, easing Beijing's burden in the region

Donald Trump Xi Jinping 2026
Asia-Pacific

Trump and Xi meet on a 'rotting' diplomatic foundation

The war in Iran, a murky trade truce, and a hawkish foreign policy establishment that is just itching for a fight makes for uncertain dynamics at today's summit

China missile tests
Asia-Pacific

Chinese missile tests cast long shadow over Pacific Islands

At the end of this year's summit, 16 of 18 states endorsed a statement expressing 'concern' with Beijing's actions

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a moment with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on during day two of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Global Crises

Against the odds, BRICS overcomes sharp divisions in New Delhi

India notched a diplomatic win by simply securing a joint declaration from the bloc amid war in the Middle East

American universities science
Asia-Pacific

Trump's 'golden age of science' is not just another war to be won

Let's get off the battlefield and into the laboratory — this should be one arena where great power competition can be kept in its place

An illustration showing the prices of various commodities, including Brent crude oil and natural gas
Middle East

After 6 months of war, why aren't oil prices even higher?

Markets analyst Rory Johnston spoke with RS about why worst case predictions about crude markets have yet to materialize