Sir Keir Starmer to push for 'pragmatic' relationship with China's Xi Jinping at G20 summit

Keir Starmer sets out plans for new transport system

Sir Keir Starmer slammed the previous government's "empty promises" as he set out his plans for improvements to the North of England rail system. "The last government made so many promises, none of which they followed through on. I'm only making promises where we're putting the money on the table right now," Mr Starmer said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM pledges to fix 'Victorian Era' northern transport system

The Prime Minister has vowed to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire as he announced £415 million in transport funding. It comes after delays to the electrification of the TransPennine route upgrade between Manchester and York following the dropping of the Phase 2 HS2 extension. Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to complete the project by 2030. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer calls for deadline to stop Putin’s ‘games’

Vladimir Putin must be given a deadline to make progress on a Ukraine ceasefire, Sir Keir Starmer said as European allies step up plans to deploy troops and secure a peace deal. The Prime Minister said the Russian president was “playing games” and attempting to drag the Donald Trump-initiated process out to allow his forces time to continue their assaults on Ukraine. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Trump May Visit China Soon, Seeks New Trade Deal With Xi Amid Rising Tariffs, Diplomatic Tensions

Trump is considering a visit to China in April to discuss a potential trade deal with President Xi Jinping, SCMP reports. The meeting's location remains undecided, with Trump favoring Mar-a-Lago and Beijing preferring a formal venue. Since January, Trump has doubled tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting retaliatory measures from China. Trade tensions, ongoing since 2018, continue to disrupt global markets. With mounting pressure on both sides, a high-stakes negotiation looms. Will this visit ease tensions or escalate the trade war further? #Trump #China #TradeDeal #XiJinping #USChinaRelations #Tariffs #TradeWar #SCMP #MarALago #Beijing #WashingtonDC #GlobalMarkets #SteelTariffs #EconomicTensions #TradeTalks #USChinaSummit #Diplomacy #SupplyChainCrisis #WorldEconomy #Geopolitics ~HT.408~ED.103~

Putin-Xi Telephonic Talk: China Reacts to Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Peace Push on 3rd War Anniversary

On the 3rd anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin briefed Chinese President Xi Jinping about recent U.S.-Russia engagements, including Trump’s controversial peace push. In a bold move, Xi expressed China’s support for the dialogue and willingness to assist in finding a settlement. Is this a genuine step toward peace, or a power play reshaping global alliances? #RussiaUkraineWar #PutinXiTalks #TrumpPeacePush #ChinaRussiaAlliance #WorldPolitics #UkraineCrisis #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #3rdAnniversary #PeaceOrBetrayal Also Read Zelensky Willing To Step Down If It Secures Ukraine's NATO Membership: 'Immediately' If Necessary :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/zelensky-willing-to-step-down-if-it-secures-ukraines-nato-membership-immediately-if-necessary-4078905.html?ref=DMDesc Dictator Without Elections: Trump Attacks Zelensky As Tensions Intensifies Between Two Leaders :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/dictator-without-elections-donald-trump-attacks-volodymyr-zelensky-as-tensions-intensifies-between-4075789.html?ref=DMDesc US-Russia High-Level Officials To Negotiate Ukraine Peace :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-russia-high-level-officials-to-negotiate-ukraine-peace-4074657.html?ref=DMDesc

China Landslide: More Than 30 Missing In Sichuan | Xi Jinping Launches 'All Out Rescue' Operation

A devastating landslide in Sichuan, China, has left over 30 people missing after burying 10 houses in Jinping Village, Yibin City. Authorities have launched a Level I emergency response, the highest level, as rescue teams, fire personnel, and medical units rush to the scene. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered an "all-out rescue" operation to minimize casualties. More than 200 people have been evacuated, and efforts continue to locate survivors amidst challenging conditions. #China #Landslide #Sichuan #ChinaLandslide #SichuanLandslide #LandslideChina #SichuanDisaster #ChinaRescue #XiJinping #SichuanProvince #ChinaNews #NaturalDisaster #RescueOperation #SichuanEmergency #BreakingNews Also Read China Responds To Trump In Kind, Imposes 15% Tariff On Coal, LNG Imports From US :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/china-responds-to-trump-in-kind-imposes-15-tariff-on-coal-lng-imports-from-us-4061693.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Imposes Tariffs On Canada, Mexico, China; Raises Prospect Of Inflation And Trade Conflict :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-imposes-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-china-raises-prospect-of-inflation-and-trade-conflict-4060055.html?ref=DMDesc India and China Have Highest Tariffs Yet No Inflation, According to US Commerce Secretary Nominee :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/india-china-most-tariffs-no-inflation-us-commerce-secretary-nominee-011-4058127.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.336~GR.121~