INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The US government has requested China to leverage its influence over Iran in curbing the Houthi rebel attacks in Yemen.This appeal, aimed at
this concern with Chinese diplomats
Houthi attacks, disrupting Asia-Europe trade since November, have major powers alarmed.The Houthis, controlling much of northern Yemen,
justify their actions as solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.Responding, the US commenced an aerial offensive on November 11 to deter the
(Photo internet reproduction)President Joe Biden admitted these strikes might not halt the Houthis, echoing the internationally recognized
spring call between Presidents Xi Jinping and Joe Biden.Beijing and Washington described the talks as frank, focusing on managing their
support for Taiwanese authorities
artificial intelligence and drug cooperation.Despite tensions over technology, trade, human rights, Taiwan, and the South China Sea, Beijing
addressing the fentanyl crisis, a significant US public health issue.
