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11 hours ago

King of Spain warns about the risk of dismantling' the link between Europe and the US

After acknowledging that maintaining this link currently requires great patience and diplomatic courage, in an implicit reference to the unpredictable and arbitrary behavior of U.S. President Donald Trump, Felipe VI stressed that it is an indispensable framework [] that emerged from the ashes of the Second World War and has fostered the flourishing of democracies, stability, growth, and the development of multilateralism.
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13 hours ago

UK right to weigh diplomacy before calling out' allies on international law breaches, says attorney general

In an interview with the Guardian, Richard Hermer, the government's most senior law officer and a close ally of Keir Starmer, said that in a complicated and dangerous world, leaders should be able to use statecraft to consider other factors when establishing whether to hold allies to account. In his first public comments since Britain's reaction to the US attack on Venezuela and threats toward Greenland, Hermer refrained from singling out the Trump administration,
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fromPsychology Today
13 hours ago

The Psychology of Gift-Giving

Gift-giving strategically builds trust, signals respect, and navigates cultural norms, while inappropriate or extravagant gifts can cause offense, mistrust, and ethical or security risks.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Aggressive Ambitions of Trump's "Donroe Doctrine"

After an assault on Venezuela, the President is shifting focus to the rest of the Western Hemisphere, alarming allies and undermining U.S. diplomatic capacity.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Top Somaliland official defends Israel ties amid Arab backlash

Somaliland sought Israeli recognition after decades of isolation, viewing normalization with Israel as a necessary path to international legitimacy despite regional condemnation.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Peace as policy: Mediation is the core sense of modern diplomacy

Mediation is a strategic security tool essential to prevent escalation and global disruption; prioritize sustained, credible diplomatic engagement to normalize peace in 2026.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Seoul calls for freeze of North's nuclear programme, Chinese mediation

Lee proposed freezing North Korea's nuclear programme in exchange for compensation and asked China to mediate to restart talks and improve inter-Korean relations.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Taoiseach hails 'indispensable role' of China as he meets president Xi Jinping in Beijing

Taoiseach Micheál Martin praised China's "indispensable role" while seeking deeper economic ties and reaffirming Ireland's support for open trade and a rules-based multilateral order.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Maduro's downfall puts China's relationship with Venezuela to the test

China condemned the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, called for his release, but is expected to limit its response to rhetorical protest.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

South Korea's Lee abandons hardline course on Pyongyang DW 01/01/2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shifted to an engagement-focused policy toward North Korea, prioritizing immediate stability and dialogue over immediate denuclearization.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
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Trump 'angry' after claim Ukraine targeted Putin residence, as Zelensky hits out at Russian 'lies' aimed at undermining peace talks

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
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Trump 'angry' after claim Ukraine targeted Putin residence, as Zelensky hits out at Russian 'lies' aimed at undermining peace talks

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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Keir Starmer's Gift to the British Right

States must weigh diplomatic resources and political costs when securing citizens’ release who have expressed violent, racist, or extremist views.
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fromAxios
1 week ago
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Putin tells Trump Ukraine attacked his residence, which Kyiv denies

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1 week ago
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Putin tells Trump Ukraine attacked his residence, which Kyiv denies

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Trump says Ukraine peace plan closer after 'terrific' Zelensky meeting

Just before Zelensky and his delegation arrived at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the U.S. and Russian presidents spoke in a call described as "productive" by Trump and "friendly" by Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov. Ushakov, in Moscow, said Putin told Trump a 60-day ceasefire proposed by the European Union and Ukraine would prolong the war. The Kremlin aide also said Ukraine needs to make a quick decision about land in the Donbas.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

King Charles and Prince William expected to visit US in 2026 to revitalise trade deal

Charles III and Prince William will make separate US visits in 2026 to revive a stalled UK–US tech investment pact paused over trade disputes.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Ties with Turkiye improve once Libya can patch its internal differences

Improved Turkiye–Libya relations depend on Libya resolving internal divisions despite a Libyan general's plane crash in Turkiye likely not altering Turkiye's role.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Japan's growing engagement with Taiwan angers China DW 12/24/2025

China condemned senior Japanese politicians' visit to Taiwan, accusing Japan of reviving militarism amid rising tensions over Taiwan and potential conflict.
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fromAxios
1 month ago
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Trump talks with European leaders as tensions simmer over Ukraine peace deal

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1 month ago
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Trump talks with European leaders as tensions simmer over Ukraine peace deal

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Zelenskyy to meet Starmer at Downing Street to discuss US draft peace deal

Zelenskyy will meet Starmer, Macron and Merz in London to coordinate support and discuss postwar security guarantees amid ongoing Russian attacks and disputed peace proposals.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sam Kiley: Donald Trump cannot be trusted - it's time for Europe to take over Putin talks

Europe should lead negotiations with Russia over the future of Ukraine.
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fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Max Hastings: It is time for Europe to stop pretending that Donald Trump is not the enemy

Donald Trump called Europe "decaying" and its leaders "weak", blamed Ukraine and European governments for prolonging the war while EU leaders continue placating him.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany eyes rare earths during FM's China visit DW 12/10/2025

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited China, met senior leaders, reaffirmed One-China policy amid Taiwan tensions after a canceled trip linked to his criticisms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Look behind the pomp of Putin's New Delhi visit. The India-Russia relationship has weakened | Chietigj Bajpaee

The rhetoric and optics of the Russian president Vladimir Putin's visit to India last week allude to the strength of the bilateral relationship: Narendra Modi greeted Putin at the airport with a hug, and the leaders shared a car journey (echoing the limo diplomacy when Putin and Donald Trump met in Alaska earlier this year). In his remarks, Modi referred to Putin as my friend and the India-Russia relationship as a guiding star, built on mutual respect and deep trust that had stood the test of time.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

US, Ukraine Call On Russia To Make 'Real Progress' Ahead Of Third Day Of Peace Talks

US and Ukrainian officials will begin a third straight day of talks in Miami on December 6, with senior Ukrainian and US negotiators jointly saying that "real progress" depends on Moscow's desire to end the war. "Both parties agreed that real progress toward any agreement depends on Russia's readiness to show serious commitment to long-term peace, including steps toward de-escalation and cessation of killings," said a US summary of the ongoing talks posted late on December 5.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Hot Mic Catches Someone Busting Out Laughing as Trump Gets Brand Newly-Made Prize

FIFA created and awarded an inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize to President Donald Trump at the Kennedy Center, prompting laughter and on-air surprise on CNN.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No mistrust' between Europe and US over Ukraine, Macron says

Denial of mistrust between Europe and the US coupled with calls for unified American-European leadership and cooperation in peace efforts for Ukraine.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu

Xi accompanied Macron to Chengdu, a rare gesture signaling growing mutual trust and pledges for deeper France-China cooperation on global issues, trade, and Ukraine diplomacy.
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1 month ago

Venezuela's Maduro breaks silence about call with Trump: It was respectful and cordial'

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro confirmed a respectful phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on November 21 as a possible step toward diplomatic dialogue.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The age of unipolar diplomacy is coming to an end

Gaza reveals limits of US power, selective application of rules, erosion of unipolar authority, and exclusion of Palestinians from key diplomatic processes.
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fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump says Witkoff and Kushner had "a very good" meeting with Putin

Trump told reporters in the White House Oval Office on Wednesday that Witkoff and Kushner had "a reasonably good" meeting with Putin, but later said the discussions were "very good". Their impression was that Putin would "like to see the war ended ... their impression was very strongly that he wants to make a deal," Trump said, but stressed he didn't know if a deal was possible.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump and Lula hold phone call to discuss US tariffs on Brazil, sanctions

Reducing trade barriers and tackling organised crime were among the topics they discussed. Both men agreed they would speak again soon. I stressed the urgency of strengthening cooperation with the US to combat international organised crime, Lula said in a social media post following the call. President Trump stressed his full willingness to work with Brazil and that he will give full support to joint initiatives between the two countries to confront these criminal organisations.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'I have problems with the Crown' - Galway councillor launches extraordinary criticism of British Ambassador's visit to county

A councillor objected to the British ambassador's Galway visit citing historical occupation; colleagues rebuked him and stressed respect for diplomatic relations.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Middle East: UN condemns 'summary execution' in West Bank DW 11/28/2025

UN calls killing of two Palestinians by Israeli forces in West Bank an apparent summary execution; regional tensions escalate amid Israeli operations and diplomatic visits.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Denmark sets up night watch' to monitor Trump after Greenland row

Denmark created a foreign ministry night watch to monitor Donald Trump's statements and produce morning reports for government departments.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Inside Trump's Latest Push for Peace in Ukraine

Trump promised to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours, missed the deadline, and pursued a shifting negotiation that recently embraced a Russian-favoring peace plan.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The U.S. plan for Ukraine-Russia peace is shifting. Here's where things stand

President Trump had set a deadline of Thursday for Ukraine to accept a deal to give up territory to Russia, including territory that Russia has not captured on the battlefield in almost four years of war. But now that deadline seems to be shifting and the terms of the deal changing. The White House says there's been, quote, 'tremendous progress' in talks this week, but more negotiations are needed.
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1 month ago
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US envoy urges Sudan rivals to accept ceasefire plan DW 11/25/2025

Sudan's rival commanders are urged to accept an international humanitarian ceasefire proposal without preconditions amid renewed fighting and intensified diplomatic efforts.
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1 month ago
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Trump pledges cooperation and coordination' to end Sudan's civil war

President Donald Trump pledged to intervene diplomatically in the Sudan conflict after a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, coordinating with regional partners.
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fromFortune
2 months ago
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Trump's seemingly offhand reference to a 'G2' hands status to China that it's been seeking for years | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
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Trump's seemingly offhand reference to a 'G2' hands status to China that it's been seeking for years | Fortune

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

China spat with Japan on Taiwan deepens, reaches UN: What's it all about?

China and Japan's dispute over PM Taikachi's Taiwan remarks has escalated into trade, diplomatic, and security tensions risking economic impact and heightened cross-Strait confrontation.
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fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Sovereignty Isn't Just about Military Strength | The Walrus

Canada's sovereignty faces serious threats and requires skilled, relationship-based diplomacy, realistic foreign policy, and more than solely military capability.
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fromAxios
1 month ago

Scoop: U.S. secretly drafting new plan to end Ukraine war

A 28-point plan proposes peace in Ukraine, European security guarantees, and future U.S.-Russia relations, drafted collaboratively by U.S. and Russian envoys.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

MBS to visit the US to carry on the momentum of Trump's trip in May

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit the United States to build on momentum from Trump's May trip and pursue greater defence cooperation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

France secures release of French-Chilean national held in Venezuela

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Iran says it could rejoin US nuclear talks if treated with dignity and respect'

Abbas Araghchi said only diplomacy worked, and disclosed fresh requests had come from intermediaries to reopen negotiations with the Trump administration. He said Iran did not have any undeclared nuclear sites, and Tehran could not yet allow the UN nuclear inspectorate to visit bombed nuclear sites for security reasons. Araghchi is treading a difficult path since Iran does not want be seen to be acting from a position of weakness,
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1 month ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine working on new prisoner exchange with Russia

Prisoner exchanges mediated by Turkiye and the UAE aim to activate Istanbul protocols to free about 1,200 Ukrainians, with technical consultations planned.
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1 month ago

How Britain replaced the US as Russia's villain of choice

In recent years, Britain has become the villain of choice in Moscow's eyes. It has been accused of plotting drone strikes on Russian airfields, blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline, directing terrorist raids inside Russia, and even abetting last year's gruesome Islamic State concert attack in Moscow. This week, a new charge was added to the pile: Russian authorities claimed that British intelligence had tried and failed to lure Russian pilots into defecting to the west.
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1 month ago

Japan urges China to scale back response in Taiwan row DW 11/15/2025

China cautioned its citizens against visiting Japan, a popular destination for Chinese tourists, "in the near future" late Friday. "Recently, Japanese leaders have made blatantly provocative remarks regarding Taiwan, severely damaging the atmosphere for people-to-people exchanges," China's embassy in Japan said in a statement. It added that the situation presents "significant risks to the personal safety and lives of Chinese citizens in Japan." Following the announcement, three Chinese airlines, Air China, China Southern and China Eastern, offered full refunds or changes to Japan itineraries for free through December 31.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Ireland next month

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Dublin for two days on December 2–3, with a major security plan and meetings planned with senior Irish officials.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

From the Defence Forces to dissolving the Dail - what responsibilities will Catherine Connolly have as president?

The office of president is seen as a largely ceremonial role which involves hosting heads of state at the official residence, Aras an Uachtarain in Phoenix Park, Dublin, and other diplomatic and civic engagements. The president must also consider whether legislation passed by the parliament complies with the constitution, and if they believe it does not, in consultation with the Council of State, they can refer it to the Supreme Court.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Review | Kyoto' turns climate diplomacy into theater and too often, a lecture | amNewYork

Kyoto dramatizes the Kyoto Protocol negotiations with strong craftsmanship and performances but often feels didactic, resembling a seminar rather than urgent political drama.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

From the Defence Forces to dissolving the Dail - what responsibilities will Catherine Connolly have as president?

The office of president is seen as a largely ceremonial role which involves hosting heads of state at the official residence, Aras an Uachtarain in Phoenix Park, Dublin, and other diplomatic and civic engagements.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Trump as US extends Syria sanctions relief

United States issued a waiver suspending major Syria sanctions while interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Trump to pursue stronger US–Syria economic and diplomatic ties.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Syrian President Sharaa makes the 1st White House visit by a Syrian head of state

President Trump hosted Syrian interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House, lifting sanctions and integrating Syria into the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State.
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fromwww.caribbeanlife.com
1 month ago

Jamaicans mourn the death of Consul General of Jamaica Caribbean Life

Alsion Roach-Wilson, Jamaica's Consul General in New York since July 2019, died Nov. 8, 2025; she was a decorated, dedicated public servant and philanthropist.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Joseph O'Connor: Farewell and happy retirement to the poet president, Michael D Higgins

He combined heartfelt commitment to culture with skillful, respectful public service and strong rapport with writers, artists, and musicians.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic boost to Trump initiative

Hours later, Trump posted on his social media site that he'd had "a great call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of Israel, and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, of Kazakhstan" and that Kazakhstan is the "first Country of my Second Term to join the Abraham Accords, the first of many."
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: China chides Berlin for 'microphone diplomacy' DW 11/04/2025

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Germany to avoid making temporary disagreements appear public after Berlin postponed a planned visit by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. According to Beijing, Wang told Wadephul in a phone call that Germany should refrain from "unfounded accusations that contradict the facts." He said both countries should build a "more stable and sustainable political framework" to keep relations on the right track.
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2 months ago

North Korea's former ceremonial head of state dies aged 97 DW 11/04/2025

Kim Yong Nam, the former ceremonial head of North Korea for over two decades, has died at the age of 97, state media reported on Tuesday. State broadcaster Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that the former diplomat died of multiple organ failure on Monday. Kim Jong Un visited his remains "to express deep condolences over his death," it said.
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fromFortune
2 months ago

Rachel Reeves says the U.K. has been successful with Trump 2.0 because it shares the same concerns about global imbalances | Fortune

They've got concerns around global imbalances; we share a lot of those concerns, and I think building up personal relationships is something that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has done incredibly well with Donald Trump, but also right through our government and their administration building up those relationships: myself with Scott Bessant; our business secretary with Howard Lutnick; but also the prime minister's business advisor Varun Chandra, the work that he's done both with Ambassador [Jamieson] Greer and with Howard Lutnick.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Japan welcomed Trump by turning the grounds of a palace into a car show featuring a Ford F-150 pickup truck

A Ford F-150 and other American vehicles were displayed at Akasaka Palace during President Trump's Tokyo meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi amid tariff talks.
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2 months ago

Germany news: Wadephul optimistic about Mid-East peace DW 11/01/2025

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is optimistic about the Middle East peace process and may ease Germany's travel advisory to Israel after his regional tour.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump visits South Korea to advance trade talks and a $350 billion investment in the U.S.

United States and South Korea advanced trade talks to a framework for $350 billion in U.S. investments, shipbuilding cooperation, and reductions in U.S. auto tariffs.
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2 months ago

Germany news: Steinmeier at opening of Grand Egyptian Museum DW 11/01/2025

German President Steinmeier will attend the Grand Egyptian Museum opening, discuss the Gaza ceasefire with Egyptian leaders, then continue to Ghana and Angola.
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