U.S., Iran ceasefire nears expiry as Hormuz tensions cloud talks

WASHINGTON, April 20 (Xinhua) -- The fragile two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday evening, clouding prospects for fresh negotiation…[More]

U.S. labor secretary steps down amid investigation into alleged misconduct

WASHINGTON, April 20 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer stepped down on Monday amid an investigation into alleged misconduct. "While…[More]

Trump says it is "highly unlikely" to extend ceasefire with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 16, 2026. (Photo by…[More]

How the "second CIA" undermines global stability in democratic disguise

This photo taken on April 7, 2026 shows a view of the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Li Rui) BEIJING, April 20 (Xinhua) -…[More]

Trump says he considers visiting Pakistan if U.S., Iran reach peace deal

This photo taken on April 11, 2026 shows a billboard for the U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo by Ahmad Kamal/Xinhua) WASHINGTON, April 1…[More]

What is happening after U.S. "blockades" Strait of Hormuz?

CAIRO, April 15 (Xinhua) -- No vessel breached the U.S. blockade on Iran in the first 24 hours, the U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday, while ship-t…[More]