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Taiwan Wary of Trump-Xi Talks, Seeks No Surprises on Sovereignty
Taiwan's foreign minister voiced hope the Trump-Xi summit avoids surprises on Taiwan, saying the island is concerned but
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Trump's NATO Threats Could Force Europe to Forge Its Own Defense Path
Trump's troop withdrawal from Germany and threats to exit NATO may push Europe to develop its own defense capability, an
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Iran Conflict Hands Xi Leverage as Trump Heads to Beijing Summit
President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping is shadowed by the Iran war, which has bogged down U.S. forces and handed China
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Reed: Trump 'Terribly Weakened' as China Summit Looms Amid Iran Crisis
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) said Trump is 'terribly weakened' heading into his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, citing the Iran
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U.S. Religious Freedom Post Sits Empty as Global Persecution Mounts
The U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom remains unfilled, undermining American advocacy as Chri
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Waltz Pushes UN Resolution Targeting Iran's Strait of Hormuz Restrictions
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz renews call for UN resolution against Iran's Strait of Hormuz restrictions, citing global eco
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Putin Claims Ukraine Conflict Nearing Resolution, Open to European Security Talks
Vladimir Putin stated Saturday that the Russia-Ukraine war is nearing its end and expressed willingness to discuss Europ
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Evacuations Begin After Three Deaths
Passengers have begun disembarking the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak killed three. Spanish authorities evacuate
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Trump Posts AI Image of Sunken Iranian Ships as Tehran Weighs Peace Deal
Trump shared an AI-generated image of sunken Iranian warships as his administration awaits Tehran's response to a peace
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Trump's Iran Strategy in Disarray as Oil Prices Surge and Talks Stutter
Trump's Iran policy careened from military escalation to diplomatic pause this week, leaving allies and markets guessing
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Gulf Crisis Hands China Leverage Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing
The unresolved Gulf crisis threatens to undercut President Trump's position at his upcoming summit with Xi Jinping, hand
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America's China Blind Spot: Why Losing Ground-Level Insight Is a Strategic Risk
The sharp decline in Americans living and working in China has created a dangerous information gap, leaving policymakers
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Rubio Calls Vatican Meeting 'Cordial' as Trump-Pope Feud Over Iran Escalates
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this week, calling the encounter 'very cordial' even as P
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Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Tightrope: Peace Talks Amid Threats and Domestic Pressure
President Trump is navigating a delicate ceasefire with Iran, balancing threats of military action with the need for a d
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Trump Announces Three-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire for Victory Day
President Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for May 9-11, tied to Victory Day celebration
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Six Americans Languish in Iran as Trump Weighs Deal—Families Demand Action
At least six Americans remain detained in Iran. Families and advocates urge the Trump administration to demand their rel
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Trump Administration Reviews Mexican Consulates as Bilateral Tensions Escalate
The U.S. is reviewing Mexican consulates for potential closures, deepening strains with Mexico over cartel policy, indic
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Iran-Backed Attacks Drive UAE Deeper into Israel's Arms, Strains Gulf Ties
The UAE has suffered over 2,000 attacks from Iran-backed forces, prompting an unprecedented Israeli deployment of troops