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A viral clip from Donald Trump’s high-profile state visit to China has sparked intense online debate after viewers noticed an unusual height difference between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a formal banquet. The moment unfolded after Trump asked aides to remove a cushion placed on his chair before sitting down beside Xi. Social media users quickly speculated that the cushion had been strategically positioned to manage diplomatic photo optics during the televised event. The bizarre incident has since triggered massive online discussion over symbolism, staging and visual politics during major world leader summits.#Trump #XiJinping #China #TrumpChinaVisit #ViralVideo #BreakingNews #Beijing #DonaldTrump #WorldNews #Diplomacy #SocialMedia #ChinaUS #StateBanquet #Politics #ViralMoment

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Eerie drone footage from above the Strait of Hormuz shows dozens of oil tankers and cargo ships barely moving as Iran tightens navigation controls during its escalating standoff with the United States. The strategic waterway, responsible for carrying nearly a fifth of the world’s oil supply, now appears unnervingly silent amid mounting geopolitical pressure. Iranian state media says around 30 vessels were allowed passage since Wednesday, signalling Tehran’s growing control over the route. The visuals have intensified concerns over global energy security and possible economic shockwaves worldwide.#StraitOfHormuz #Iran #USA #OilCrisis #BreakingNews #MiddleEast #Hormuz #IranUS #GlobalOil #WorldNews #Tankers #Geopolitics #DroneFootage #MaritimeCrisis #EnergyCrisis

The Middle East conflict continued to widen on Saturday as fresh Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, regional tensions disrupted global oil flows, and diplomatic efforts struggled to hold fragile ceasefires together.<br /><br />Israel’s military said one soldier had been killed during combat operations in southern Lebanon, taking the number of Israeli personnel killed since fighting with Hezbollah resumed in March to 21. Hours later, Israeli warplanes launched new strikes on Hezbollah positions across several villages in southern Lebanon, despite a recent agreement to extend a truce after talks in Washington. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported that residents fled towards Sidon and Beirut ahead of the bombardment.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Virginia after an 11-month deployment that became the longest aircraft carrier mission since the Vietnam War. The carrier and accompanying destroyers supported US military operations linked to the conflict with Iran and later participated in operations stretching from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the crews upon arrival, saying they had “made history”. The Ford and its escort ships were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for combat performance during the Iran conflict.<br /><br />Elsewhere, Pakistan’s interior minister arrived in Tehran in an effort to help revive stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States. At the same time, Iran’s state television claimed several European countries had opened discussions with Tehran over shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian restrictions disrupted maritime traffic.<br /><br />The regional fallout also hit global energy markets. Iraq said its oil exports through Hormuz plunged sharply in April following Iran’s blockade of the strategic waterway. In the occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials said Israeli forces killed a 34-year-old man near the Jenin refugee camp, while unrest linked to rising fuel prices in the Comoros turned deadly after overnight clashes with police.<br />

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President Donald Trump revealed that Chinese leader Xi Jinping offered to help end the Iran conflict and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to Sean Hannity, Trump claimed Xi assured him China would not supply military equipment to Iran, while also admitting Beijing wants to continue purchasing Iranian oil. The revelations come ahead of Trump’s Beijing visit as fears grow over escalating Middle East tensions and possible disruptions to global energy supplies. The explosive comments have intensified scrutiny over China’s real role in the Iran crisis and global oil diplomacy.#Trump #XiJinping #IranWar #China #HormuzStrait #BreakingNews #MiddleEast #DonaldTrump #Iran #WorldNews #OilCrisis #Beijing #GlobalPolitics #FoxNews #Geopolitics

Kerala's new Congress government is set to take shape. CM-designate V D Satheesan will present the cabinet list to the governor on Sunday. Ramesh Chennithala is expected to secure key portfolios. Several other leaders are also likely to be included. Final decisions on portfolios will be made after discussions with allies.

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In a high-stakes geopolitical showdown, Xi Jinping’s carefully calculated diplomatic moves in Beijing are being read as a powerful assertion of dominance over Washington. With symbolic protocol choices and controlled messaging, China appears to be reshaping the tone of engagement with the United States, leaving analysts debating whether Trump’s visit marked a shift in global power optics. As tensions involving Iran and broader global rivalries unfold, the U.S. finds itself reacting rather than leading in the narrative battle.

US Senator Mark Kelly questioned U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper and AFRICOM Commander General Dagvin Anderson during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, focusing on civilian casualties linked to operations involving Iran and the expanding influence of China and Russia in Africa. Kelly pressed the military leaders on measures to reduce civilian harm and stressed the importance of countering foreign disinformation campaigns across the African continent. Watch the key exchange from Capitol Hill. Watch.