Chinese FM strongly responds to US tariffs, calls them ‘hegemonic’ under guise of ‘reciprocity’

Chinese FM strongly responds to US tariffs, calls them ‘hegemonic’ under guise of ‘reciprocity’

The US, under the guise of reciprocity, acts in a hegemonic manner, sacrificing the legitimate interests of other countries and placing “America First” above international rules. This is a typical example of unilateralism, protectionism, and economic bullying, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday, noting that the Chinese government has issued its stern stance…

US envoy visits Beirut amid pressure to control Hezbollah, assert Lebanese army authority

US envoy visits Beirut amid pressure to control Hezbollah, assert Lebanese army authority

A senior US envoy visited Beirut on Saturday amid a fragile ceasefire with Israel and mounting US pressure on Lebanon to rein in the militant Hezbollah group, urging the Lebanese army to assert control over all national territory and prevent arms smuggling along the Syrian border. Deputy US Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan…

Syria’s new rulers urge US to lift sanctions during visit to Qatar

Syria’s new rulers urge US to lift sanctions during visit to Qatar

Syria’s new rulers said on Sunday that US sanctions on Syria were an obstacle to the war-torn country’s rapid recovery and urged Washington to lift them during a visit by Syrian officials to Qatar. “These sanctions constitute a barrier and an obstacle to the rapid recovery and development of the Syrian people who await services and…

Syrian foreign minister to visit Qatar, UAE and Jordan this week

Syrian foreign minister to visit Qatar, UAE and Jordan this week

The top diplomat in Syria’s new leadership said Friday he will make official visits to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan this week, having just been to Saudi Arabia on his first trip in office. “This week, I will represent my country, Syria, on an official visit to our brothers in Qatar, the United…