Diplomacy
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Cuba confirms CIA Director John Ratcliffe has met with officials in Havana
Cuba said the meeting was held at the request of the United States government and that officials emphasized in the meeting that Cuba does not pose a "threat to the national security of the U.S."
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Chinese police clash with Secret Service during Trump-Xi summit: Report
The incident occurred during President Donald Trump's two-day summit in China, which takes place Thursday and Friday.
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Trump admin hopes to persuade Xi Jinping to take 'active role' in ending war in Iran, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said China has a shared interest in lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. China has ships stuck in the Persian Gulf, the blockade of the strait is destabilizing Asia, and China's economy is export-driven.
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Trump touts US-China friendship during historic Beijing summit
The president was initially supposed to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this year but the summit was postponed because of the Iranian conflict, which still hovers over the meeting.
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For Trump, Xi, summit will be as much about messages to voters at home as diplomatic one-upmanship
The leaders of the world's two largest economies will be playing at least in part to domestic audiences when they meet in Beijing Thursday and Friday
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Pentagon says US is planning to withdraw 5K troops from Germany in next six to 12 months
Germany is crucial to the U.S.'s presence in Europe, with more than 35,000 troops currently stationed in the country. It is home to the largest U.S. military presence in Europe, but the United Kingdom and Italy also host over 10,000 U.S. troops.
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King Charles III calls for unity between US and UK during speech to Congress
The king is on his first stateside visit as monarch, alongside Queen Camilla, and will be in the U.S. for a total of four days. He arrived Monday and is expected to depart for Bermuda on Thursday.
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German chancellor claims US is being 'humiliated' by Iran in Middle East conflict
The White House last week planned to send envoys to Pakistan, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, but President Donald Trump called the trip off on Saturday because of a lack of progress in the talks.
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British officials say U.S. visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla Monday proceeding as planned
The visit will be the first time a British monarch has come to the U.S. since the late Queen Elizabeth visited in 2007.
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Iran indicates it will not have direct talks with US, will convey its 'observations' to Pakistan
President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to head to Islamabad, Pakistan, this weekend for the next round of peace talks at Iran's request.
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King Charles III to meet with NYC Mayor Mamdani next week during first US trip as monarch
The British royal is expected to arrive in the United States on Monday, where President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host a private tea for the king and Queen Camilla. The king will then address Congress on Tuesday.
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The Art of No Deal: Why Trump is hitting a wall with Iran
Hard-line regime figures seem to be calling the shots in Tehran, complicating U.S. efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict.
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French widow of US veteran returns to France after ICE detention
ICE detained 85-year-old Marie-Thérèse Ross on April 1 for overstaying her visa, but France called for her release Thursday citing concern about the woman's age. She was held in a federal detention center in Louisiana.