Diplomacy
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You Vote: After 3 days of meetings between President Trump and Xi Jinping, what do you think?
Xi spent three days in Washington, D.C., this week, which included a formal state dinner at the White House on Thursday night, a visit to the National Archives and tea with the president and first lady.
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China’s Xi opens door to more American students, lawmakers and experts warn of influence operation
Chinese President Xi Jinping offers to host 100,000 American students, but U.S. lawmakers caution that the exchange programs often double as Chinese Communist political influence operations.
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State Department announces new visa restriction policy targeting those facilitating birth tourism
The secretary claimed foreign commercial birth tourism networks have exploited the American immigration system to sell U.S. citizenship for profit by coaching people seeking American citizenship on how to lie on their visa applications.
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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.
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State Department to host first critical minerals summit next month
The department did not provide much insight into the summit, including what global partners are expected to attend, but it comes as President Donald Trump aims to acquire Greenland, which is considered rich with natural resources.
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Europe's decades-long support for Israel eroding, dividing nations as sides hasten to end Gaza war
Germany has at least temporarily suspended its military support for Israel, as its leaders and those of Palestinian-backed Hamas now try to agree to the second phase of President Donald Trump's peace agreement.
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Gulf Arab states warn against U.S. strikes on Iran, cite potential for regional conflict, oil shock
A disruption to global oil supplies could cause prices to rise at a time when President Donald Trump has turned his focus to affordability on the home front.
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Thousands protest outside US embassy in Havana over deaths of Cuban officers during Maduro operation
Venezuelan and Cuban officials reported that dozens of officers and personnel were killed in the operation, including 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela.
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Graham says he is traveling to Israel to show support for Netanyahu amid Middle Eastern tensions
The senator did not give a specific timeline for the meeting, but said the goal was to "build on the historic opportunities created by President Trump’s unprecedented leadership, to stand up to evil, and to support the people who are sacrificing for freedom."