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Russia Accuses Europe of Blocking Ukraine Peace Talks
Moscow says European governments are undermining negotiations, while European officials continue to call for an end to the war and stronger pressure on Russia. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused European countries of obstructing efforts to reach a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine, creating a fresh diplomatic confrontation at the United Nations.…
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Powerful Nor’easter Brings Flooding and Outages to U.S. Northeast
Strong winds, coastal flooding and power outages are disrupting communities across the Northeast as the storm continues through the weekend. A powerful nor’easter is battering parts of the northeastern United States, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and widespread power outages. Around 100,000 customers were without electricity at one point Saturday, while flooding affected…
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Trump Rejects Iran Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Tehran says diplomacy remains the path forward after Washington rejected its latest proposal, leaving the strategically vital waterway at the center of the crisis. Tehran says diplomacy remains the path forward after Washington rejected its latest proposal, leaving the strategically vital waterway at the center of the crisis. President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian…
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China Pushes Back Against U.S. on Iran and Cuba at UN
Beijing challenged Washington’s policies toward Iran and Cuba at the United Nations, just one day after Trump and Xi held high-level talks in Washington. China Pushes Back Against U.S. on Iran and Cuba at UN Beijing challenged Washington’s policies toward Iran and Cuba at the United Nations, just one day after Trump and Xi held…
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Europe Faces New Test as Ukraine Seeks Billions Before Winter
European officials say support for Kyiv should continue as Ukraine warns of major funding and air-defense needs ahead of winter. European officials are seeking to reassure Ukraine that European support will continue despite political changes and upcoming elections in major EU countries. The discussion comes as Ukraine says it needs an additional $27 billion from…
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Canada-U.S. Trade Dispute Deepens as Washington Threatens New Tariffs
Washington says it sees little urgency for a new agreement with Canada as additional import restrictions and possible 50% tariffs loom. The trade dispute between Canada and the United States is entering another tense phase after Washington said it sees little urgency to reach a new agreement with Ottawa. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said…
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U.S. and China Agree on $30 Billion Tariff Reduction and AI Dialogue
Beijing says the Trump-Xi summit produced an eight-point consensus that includes tariff reductions and a new channel for artificial-intelligence discussions. The United States and China have agreed on a reported $30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and will establish a new dialogue on artificial intelligence, according to China’s Foreign Ministry. The announcement follows Chinese President Xi…
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Iran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz and Halt Fighting
Tehran says its proposal could reopen the strategic waterway and end regional hostilities, while Washington’s response remains uncertain. Iran has proposed a seven-day plan aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting fighting across the Middle East, according to Iranian officials and Reuters reporting. The proposal was reportedly transmitted to Washington through Qatari mediators.…
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U.S. Proposes New Ukraine-Russia Talks in UAE, Zelensky Says
Ukraine says Washington has proposed a new trilateral meeting with Russia, with the United Arab Emirates suggested as a possible venue. The United States has proposed a new trilateral meeting involving Ukraine and Russia, with the United Arab Emirates suggested as a possible location, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday. The proposal represents another diplomatic…
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Trump Warns Xi Over Chinese Support for Iran After Washington Talks
Washington says Trump warned Beijing against direct or indirect support for Iran, while Iranian officials say China will maintain its ties with Tehran. U.S. President Donald Trump warned Chinese President Xi Jinping during their Washington discussions that Chinese support for Iran would be unacceptable, according to the U.S. ambassador to China. David Perdue said Friday…