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fromThe American Conservative
10 hours ago
Right-wing politics

Trump and Putin Cancel Meeting in Budapest

A planned Budapest summit between President Trump and President Putin was canceled after productive Rubio–Lavrov talks and a two-hour Trump–Putin phone call.
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago
World politics

Trump says he will meet Putin in Budapest for Ukraine talks DW 10/16/2025

Trump and Putin held a two-hour phone call described as "very productive" while efforts to end the war in Ukraine remain unresolved.
fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago

'It was far from diplomats I was reared' - new British ambassador on her Irish husband, naming her daughter Saoirse and her cupla focal

I think you really take a risk when you launch yourself into speaking in a language that's new to you, but people couldn't have been more encouraging. It's been wonderful.
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#russia-ukraine-war
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Scoop: Schumer cancels Southeast Asia trip amid shutdown

A congressional delegation trip was canceled because a potential government shutdown would furlough planning staff, halting diplomacy both abroad and domestic legislative coordination.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Indonesia's Subianto seeks global stage in his first year DW 10/20/2025

Prabowo Subianto increased Indonesia's diplomacy, offered at least 20,000 troops for Gaza peace, provided substantial humanitarian aid, and backed Palestinian statehood while urging Israel's security.
#ukraine
fromAxios
5 days ago
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Zelensky hopes for Trump decision on Tomahawks tomorrow, his top aide tells Axios

fromAxios
5 days ago
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Zelensky hopes for Trump decision on Tomahawks tomorrow, his top aide tells Axios

#ceasefire
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Iran says its no longer bound by nuclear deal limits DW 10/18/2025

Iran declares all JCPOA restrictions terminated and is no longer bound by nuclear deal limits following the agreement's expiration.
#iran
US politics
fromVulture
4 days ago

The Diplomat Recap: We All Live in a Russian Submarine

High-stakes diplomatic and political crises force binary choices about apology, exile, and messaging amid global protests and geopolitical fallout.
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fromAxios
4 days ago

Trump rejects Zelensky on Tomahawk missiles in "tough" meeting

Trump was tough and at times emotional in a tense 2.5-hour meeting with Zelensky, proposing frozen front lines and planning talks with Putin.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Trump says Ukraine war could end quickly' as he meets Zelenskyy

United States President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as he hosted his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. On Friday, Trump also told reporters that Zelenskyy will be in touch during upcoming negotiations in Hungary, where the US president will meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin. list of 3 itemsend of list But direct talks between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders are unlikely, according to Trump, who reemphasised there's a lot of blood between the two presidents.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Fox News' Peter Doocy Asks Trump Who's Doing Better Job' Putin or Zelensky Right in Front of Zelensky

Both Zelensky and Putin are negotiating effectively, but deep mutual hatred and bad blood are delaying a durable settlement, though a long-lasting agreement remains possible.
#trump-putin-summit
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
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Putin's Off-the-Rails Medieval History Ramble Sent Trump Over the Edge in Alaska: Report

Putin derailed the Trump-Putin Alaska summit with a lengthy historical monologue, prompting Trump to cut the meeting short and adopt a tougher stance toward Russia.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago
US news

Trump says he plans to meet Putin again as Ukraine war drags

President Trump will meet President Putin in Budapest to pursue ending the Russia–Ukraine war after a two-hour call and advisor meetings.
#north-korea
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

China accuses UK of bad faith' over delayed London embassy project

UK-China tensions increased after Beijing condemned a renewed delay to approval of China’s proposed mega embassy in London, complicating diplomatic and investment efforts.
Television
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Perfect Netflix Show Is Back for Another Tasty, Trashy New Season

Kate Wyler, a battle-tested diplomat, is ill-suited to ceremonial ambassadorial duties and faces a cool, resentful confrontation from Vice President Grace Penn.
Television
fromRoger Ebert
5 days ago

In the Third Season of "The Diplomat," It's All Upsides and Distances, Darling | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

Season 3 of The Diplomat continues high-stakes diplomatic crises, political maneuvering, and personal drama centered on Ambassador Kate Wyler and escalating international threats.
#donald-trump
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hot mic' hot mess: gaffes made by global leaders when they think no one is listening

Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto thought he was having a private word with US president Donald Trump at the Gaza peace summit in Egypt this week. Instead what unfolded was a hot-mic slip up, with Prabowo heard asking Trump to line up a call with his son Eric, or his son Don Jr, who both serve as executives at the Trump organisation.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Syria's al-Sharaa to meet Russia's Putin in Moscow on Wednesday

The trip will be Ahmed al-Sharaa's first official visit to Russia, a longtime ally of the former Bashar al-Assad regime. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Russia on Wednesday to meet with President Vladimir Putin, Syria's state news agency reports, as part of a broader diplomatic push to bolster the Damascus transitional government's international legitimacy. It will be al-Sharaa's first official visit to Moscow, a longtime ally of the former Bashar al-Assad regime that al-Sharaa's forces ousted in December.
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#gaza-ceasefire
#venezuela
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees: how the day unfolded

Israel is a place where Jews are meant to be safe, and if these people didn't come home, then what is the point of Israel?
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Reviving US-Iran diplomacy difficult despite Trump's hand of friendship'

US offers conciliatory rhetoric toward Iran while maintaining hard-line policies, and Iranian leaders and analysts remain wary of negotiations after recent attacks.
#hostage-release
fromAxios
2 weeks ago
US politics

Exclusive - Trump on Gaza deal push: "I said, 'Bibi, this is your chance for victory'"

fromAxios
2 weeks ago
US politics

Exclusive - Trump on Gaza deal push: "I said, 'Bibi, this is your chance for victory'"

France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

France, Germany and UK aim to restart Iran nuclear talks

France, Germany and Britain will seek to restart nuclear talks with Iran and the United States to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

India set to reopen embassy in Afghanistan DW 10/10/2025

India on Friday announced that it was reopening its embassy in Kabul, four years after it was shut following the 2021 return of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. The announcement was made by Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar during a bilateral meeting with his Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi. "I am pleased to announce today the upgrading of India's Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of Embassy of India," Jaishankar said.
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fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Will Trump Win a Nobel Peace Prize? All About His Desperate Bid.

President Donald Trump announced a deal that aims to bring an end to the brutal war between Israel and Hamas. If it holds, brokering the agreement that leads to a lasting cease-fire and the return of all Israeli hostages could be one of the biggest accomplishments of his presidency. On the surface, this certainly sounds like the kind of thing that could win a president the Nobel Peace Prize. And as it happens, the 2025 prize will be announced on Friday.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Catches Canadian PM Off Guard by Announcing the Merger' of His Country With the U.S.

But in the meantime, we'll spend some time and we'll make some deals and we will do some things that are good for both of our countries. And Mark, it's an honor to have you. Thank you very much, said Trump.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Is Donald Trump trying to dial back tensions with Brazil?

Recent warm contacts between Trump and Lula create a diplomatic opening to resolve tariffs and restore strained US-Brazil trade relations.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump, Lula talk for 30 minutes, exchange numbers and Brazilian boss asks again for lifting of 40% tariff | Fortune

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asked U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone conversation Monday to lift the 40% tariff imposed by the U.S. government on Brazilian imports. The leaders spoke for 30 minutes, exchanged phone numbers, and Lula reiterated his invitation for Trump to attend the upcoming climate summit in Belem, according to a statement from Lula's office.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Brazil's Lula asks Trump to lift tariffs in video call DW 10/06/2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has asked US President Donald Trump to remove tariffs on Brazilian goods and lift sanctions on Brazilian officials during a phone call, according to the presidential office in Brasilia.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump urges Hamas to 'move quickly' on Gaza peace plan

President Trump hailed an apparent reduction in Israeli military strikes on Gaza, as U.S. negotiators travel to Cairo to meet with Egyptian, Qatari and Hamas negotiators in a bid to end the two-year conflict. In a social media post on Saturday, Trump urged Hamas to "move quickly" to take advantage of the latest respite in Israel's combat operations, insisting he would "not tolerate delay" from the group, and warning that, absent a swift agreement, "all bets will be off."
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Egypt says it is seeking Hamas approval for Trump plan to end Gaza war

Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye aim to convince Hamas to accept Trump's Gaza peace plan, warning refusal would cause further escalation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Firms run by former diplomats and ex-Tory chief first to appear on influence register

The UK’s new foreign influence register initially published three consultancies run by ex-diplomats and a former chief of staff, revealing firms representing Bosnia and Herzegovina and the DRC.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

China replaces high-level diplomat after reported detention

CCP replaced international department head Liu Jianchao with Liu Haixing after Liu disappeared amid reports of a corruption and party-discipline investigation.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Trump trusts Blair, others don't - could he govern Gaza?

Tony Blair is proposed as a member of an international transitional body to help govern post-war Gaza under Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan.
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

South African ambassador found dead outside Paris hotel

South Africa's ambassador to France, formerly a long-serving cabinet minister, was found dead on Tuesday outside a Paris hotel after the window of his room in the high rise building was forced open, prosecutors said. Nkosinathi Emmanuel Nathi Mthethwa, 58, usually known as Nathi Mthethwa, had "reserved a room on the 22nd floor whose secured window had been forced open," the office of the Paris prosecutor told AFP.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Dismay in New Zealand after government fails to recognise Palestinian statehood

New Zealand declined to recognise Palestinian statehood, prompting domestic protests and criticism for diverging from allies who recently recognised Palestine.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

What's the fallout from the latest UN sanctions on Iran?

UN and European sanctions target Iran's banking, oil, and military-related sectors amid concerns about its nuclear programme and international security.
#un-sanctions
#united-nations
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Representatives from Israel barely looked up as Taoiseach condemned Netanyahu in UN General Assembly over genocide in Gaza

As Israeli representatives sat beside the Irish delegation in the vast hall of the UN General Assembly yesterday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin told leaders that Ireland would prevent members of the Israeli government from entering Ireland.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Mozambique: 500 years of struggle

Mozambique initially sought independence through diplomacy, but colonial refusal led to a prolonged, unique struggle that lasted longer than in many other African countries.
#irish-embassy
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Spin | Cricket and a custom-made diplomatic row over missing handshake

It is seen on village greens and in Test arenas alike. It is there at the start of the game, just after the coin toss, and it is there at the end when the final run is struck or wicket falls. According to research from the University of Dundee it should last between one-and-a-half and three seconds, just long enough to reassure both participants, but not so long as to feel overbearing.
World news
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

Windmills, wars and marble floors: 10 topics Trump hit in meandering UN speech

During his nearly hour-long speech, he framed immigration and "green renewable energy" as destroyers of much of the free world. Speaking on foreign policy, he called for an end to the war in Ukraine - a campaign pledge he said he thought would be easy because of his relationship with Putin - and a ceasefire in Gaza. Trump also warned of the dangers of Iran possessing a nuclear weapon.
US politics
#qatar
fromAxios
1 month ago
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Trump to meet Qatar's PM Friday in aftermath of Israeli strike in Doha

fromAxios
1 month ago
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Trump to meet Qatar's PM Friday in aftermath of Israeli strike in Doha

fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

What to know about Iran's nuclear program as UN 'snapback' sanctions deadline draws closer

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Mike Huckabee Likens Israel to the "Wife" of the United States

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee called Israel the United States' one partner, likening the relationship to marriage and saying insults to Israel insult the U.S.
Relationships
fromYoga Journal
4 weeks ago

Everything You Need to Know About the Sign of Libra (and Its Influence on You)

Libra embodies balance, partnership, diplomacy, and aesthetics, urging perspective-taking, harmony, and collaboration through social intelligence and graceful mediation.
World politics
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Western Nations' Support for Palestinian Statehood May Prove to Be Only Symbolic

Growing Western recognition of a Palestinian state shifts diplomatic momentum toward Palestinian sovereignty and significantly weakens Israel's international position.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Palestinian flag raised outside London mission for first time after UK recognition

The UK will recognise a Palestinian state; a Palestinian flag was raised in London, while recognition will not ease Gaza's humanitarian crisis or free hostages.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Simon Harris welcomes decision by UK, Australia and Canada to recognise Palestinian state

The UK, joined by Portugal and France, is recognising Palestine amid a worsening Gaza humanitarian crisis and renewed calls for a ceasefire and a political pathway to two-state peace.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

British couple detained by Taliban in Afghanistan return to UK

Barbie and Peter Reynolds, elderly British residents of Afghanistan, were detained by the Taliban for nearly eight months and have now returned to the UK.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Talks, Deception, and Terror: The Taliban Subsumed Under Al Qaeda's Strategic Umbrella

The United States maintained direct and indirect diplomatic engagement with the Taliban in the 1990s, contradicting assumptions of zero pre-9/11 contact.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Trump says incursion by Russian jets into Estonian airspace 'could be big trouble'

Three Russian MiG-31 fighters violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland, marking a third NATO airspace incursion in two weeks and prompting diplomatic protests.
#us-china-relations
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Deal to transfer TikTok to US control unresolved despite Trump-Xi call

TikTok transfer negotiations remain unresolved despite Trump‑Xi talks and claims of progress, with China insisting on market-based, law‑compliant commercial solutions.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Trump's UK state visit: How well does flattery really work? DW 09/19/2025

The UK staged an elaborate state visit for President Trump to preserve the 'special relationship' despite protests and limited tangible policy gains.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

You can roll out the red carpet for Trump, give him the gilded carriage but after he's left, the UK will still be in crisis | Frances Ryan

The UK staged a lavish, evasive state visit for Donald Trump that prioritized optics and investment over confronting protests, human rights abuses, and moral concerns.
#state-visit
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Photos show the pomp and circumstance of Trump's UK visit, including military jet flyovers and a state dinner full of tech CEOs

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Photos show the pomp and circumstance of Trump's UK visit, including military jet flyovers and a state dinner full of tech CEOs

World politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

EU lays out new tariffs and sanctions on Israel over war in Gaza

The EU proposes tariffs and sanctions on Israeli ministers, settlers, and Hamas leaders, freezing assets and targeting trade to pressure Israel over actions in Gaza.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why do state visits exist? The real reason behind Trump's arrival in the UK

UK state visits use royal ceremony and pageantry to create diplomatic leverage, while independent journalism reports on national and global issues without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Keir Starmer is betting everything on an America that doesn't exist any more | Rafael Behr

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer show contrasting political styles, yet Britain prioritises flattery, pomp and pre-arranged deals over public rebuke during the state visit.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

China gathers allies to shape global security vision DW 09/16/2025

China's annual international security gathering in Beijing is the first since the start of US President Donald Trump's second term. The event is part of Beijing's bid to bolster its recent power projection efforts in "upholding international order." The Xiangshan Forum, which runs from Wednesday to Friday, is widely regarded as China's answer to the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier annual security gathering in Singapore, typically attended by minister-level officials from Western countries, including the United States and its allies.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Israel's military says its expanded operation in Gaza City has begun and warns residents to leave

Israeli forces launched a ground offensive on Gaza City, ordering evacuations and intensifying a conflict amid international genocide accusations and active diplomacy.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Talks with Taliban ongoing for deportations DW 09/15/2025

Germany held technical talks with Afghan representatives in Qatar and seeks to facilitate regular deportations to Afghanistan while lacking official diplomatic ties with the Taliban.
UK politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: UK Prime Minister Fires U.S. Envoy Peter Mandelson Over Jeffrey Epstein Links

Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson after emails revealed Mandelson's supportive friendship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein following Epstein's 2008 conviction.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

South Korea says immigration raid could impact US investment DW 09/11/2025

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday said that the US immigration raid on a Hyundai factory was "bewildering" and could have adverse effects on future South Korean investments in the US. The raid was the largest single-site anti-immigration operation conducted since US President Donald Trump cracked down on immigration, a top political priority since he returned to office in January.
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