Diplomacy
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Zelensky pushes United States to increase pressure on Russia to end war with Ukraine
The comment comes after President Donald Trump urged Zelensky to "get moving" on securing a peace deal with Russia, who he claimed wants to make a deal, and said if Zelensky does not move fast "he'll miss a great opportunity."
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State Department places sanctions on illicit traders in Iranian oil network
The sanctions impact traders of Iranian oil, along with those who transport oil and petroleum products. The State Department said the proceeds from the oil funds the regime's "malign activities."
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US accuses China of secret nuclear explosive testing, pushes for new arms control treaty
"I can reveal that the U.S. government is aware that China has conducted nuclear explosive tests, including preparing for tests with designated yields in the hundreds of tons," U.S. Under Secretary of State Thomas DiNanno said
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US to give Cuba $6 million in aid after Hurricane Melissa
The U.S. previously sent $3 million in disaster relief to people affected by the hurricane in Cuba
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Panama boots China from Panama Canal in another victory for Trump’s Monroe Doctrine revival
Panama’s Supreme Court decision to force out a Chinese port operator caps the Trump administration’s year-long effort to oust China from the strategic waterway.
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United Kingdom latest NATO ally to court China while retreating on security
At the same time it is pursuing a greater trading relationship with China, Starmer’s government has been retreating on Chinese national security challenges.
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Trump admin considering total Naval blockade to stop Cuban oil imports: Report
The blockade would significantly hurt Cuba's economy because Cuba imports about 60% of its oil supply, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Deal with the Devil: How Canada's new partnership with China could backfire
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new partnership with Beijing betrays his calls to preserve the “international order” and could backfire economically by angering Canada’s biggest trading partner, the United States.
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Russian, Ukrainian negotiators meet for peace talks, no compromise on territorial issue
"The question of Donbas is key," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said
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State Department leads inspections of foreign research stations in Antarctica
The team inspected two of Australia's stations, China’s Zhongshan station, India’s Bharati station, and Russia’s Progress station, according to the department.
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Zelensky indicates territorial issue in Ukraine war remains unsolved after discussion with Trump
Trump also characterized the meeting as "good," telling reporters that ending the war in Europe was an "ongoing process."
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Trump, world leaders sign Gaza Board of Peace charter at World Economic Forum
"I think we can spread it out to other things as we succeed in Gaza," President Trump said
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You Vote: With Trump announcing the 'framework of a future deal' for Greenland, what do you think?
Trump previously stated that he would sanction countries that sent troops to Greenland at the invitation of Denmark for military exercises, though he indicated he would not take such action in light of the framework.