Diplomacy
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Trump says Iranian president has requested a ceasefire
The U.S. and Israel began air strikes on Iran on Feb. 28.
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Vance to visit Hungary ahead of country's elections next month: Report
The cable said Vance will visit Budapest, the country's capital, from April 7-8 and Hungary's election is scheduled for April 12.
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US sends 15-point peace proposal to Iran amid conflict in the Middle East
President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that Iran has already agreed to never develop a nuclear weapon, marking a significant victory for the United States and Israel after Trump bombed Iran's nuclear facilities last year.
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Musk joins European leaders in Rome as they seek answers to issue of record, 'irregular' migration
Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted the 25th edition of the peculiar “Atreju” gathering of the young Italian right in Rome.
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U.S. House's latest China select committee report calls for an economic ‘reset’ with Beijing
The committee recommends Congress take action to increase tariffs to level the playing field, supports new bipartisan consensus on China. Data from The World Bank suggests that the Chinese economy surpassed that of the U.S. by almost $5 trillion in 2022.
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European Union agrees to open negotiations to allow Ukraine to join
Decision was made at a summit in Brussels among the EU’s 27 leaders
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Putin says he hopes for prisoner swap for Americans Gershkovich, Whelan but talks are 'not easy'
"We want to reach an agreement," Putin said, the same day Gershkovich's pre-trial detention was extended.
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'Litany of loopholes': Carbon cutters, fossil-fuel advocates win and lose in climate summit takeaway
To reach consensus, delegates weakened the language in the accord and delayed decision making in key areas
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United Nations hosts panel on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
The panel did not include any advocates for Israel.
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US sanctions Iranian officials over alleged plots to assassinate US officials
It is unclear whether the Iranian officials will be affected by the sanctions at all.
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US issues visa ban on Israelis and Palestinians accused of West Bank violence
Any person involved in West Bank violence will have their visa revoked or their application rejected, the State Department said.
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European support wanes for China Belt-&-Road Initiative, creates uncertainty for infrastructure
In October, representatives from around 90 countries met in the Chinese capital for a two-day summit to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the BRI and look to its future. But over those ten years, the initiative has evolved from one with true global ambitions -- including east and west, operating in rich countries and poor
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Pope Francis cancels trip to global climate summit, Vatican cites flu, respiratory issues
The announcement was made by the Holy See Press Office