The Petersburg Post

Thursday, Mar 26th, 2026 - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States hardened their positions as a diplomatic push for a cease-fire in the Middle East war appeared to falter on Thursday. Tehran moved to formalize its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of US troops in the region that could be used on the ground in the Islamic Republic. Sirens over ...

Thursday, Mar 26th, 2026 - March 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump 's long-awaited meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping , in Beijing has been rescheduled for mid-May, according to the White House. The two leaders were originally scheduled to meet Tuesday through April 2, but it was postponed a little over a week ago by Trump, who said he needed to remain in the United States because of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. During a press ...