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28
Oct

Merz Seeks Japan’s Support for Trade Alliance as China Urges Germany to Act ‘Rationally’

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Germany is seeking closer trade cooperation with Japan as tensions over economic security and China’s global influence shape relations between major industrial powers. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Japan to support closer trade cooperation, as China urges Berlin to take a “rational” approach to its relationship with Beijing. The diplomatic exchanges highlight growing […]

15
Oct

Putin to Attend APEC Summit in Shenzhen Next Month as Russia and China Seek Stronger Ties

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit in Shenzhen, China, next month, as Moscow and Beijing seek to strengthen their strategic relationship amid shifting global political and economic dynamics. The summit is scheduled for November 18–19, 2026, bringing together leaders from APEC’s 21 member economies to discuss […]

13
Oct

Trump Says China and Russia Are Not Helping Iran, Dismisses Claims of Foreign Support

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US President Donald Trump has said he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran in the ongoing conflict, arguing that both countries have too much to lose by becoming involved in Tehran’s war effort. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform late on Monday, Trump responded to claims by critics that […]

17
Sep

Trump Warns EU Over Proposed Canada ‘Associate Membership’

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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned the European Union that allowing Canada to become an “associate member” of the bloc could be viewed as a “hostile act,” raising the prospect of further trade tensions between Washington and Brussels. Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the United States could impose “very serious tariffs” on European goods […]

16
Sep

US House Advances Russia Sanctions Bill Backed by Late Senator Graham

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The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced legislation aimed at tightening economic pressure on Russia, moving the measure closer to a final vote after months of debate over sanctions and presidential tariff powers. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 would give President Donald Trump expanded authority to impose tariffs of […]

16
Sep

US House Advances Bill That Could Impose 100% Tariffs on India and Other Russian Energy Buyers

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The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced legislation that could give President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas, putting India and several other major Russian energy buyers in the spotlight. The measure cleared a key procedural hurdle in […]

08
Sep

Putin Tells Trump He Wants Swift End to Ukraine War, Kremlin Says

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Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump that Moscow wants a swift end to the war in Ukraine and supports restoring relations between Russia and the United States, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. The comments came during a phone call between the two leaders as Washington intensifies diplomatic efforts to revive negotiations aimed […]

19
Aug

Taipei Rejects China’s 12 New Measures for Taiwan

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Taiwan has pushed back against a new package of 12 measures introduced by the Chinese mainland aimed at deepening cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, highlighting continued political tensions between Taipei and Beijing. The measures, announced by the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen, include initiatives to expand trade in Taiwanese agricultural and fishery products, improve services for […]

17
Aug

EU Calls for Peaceful Resolution After Putin Visits Disputed Islands Near Japan

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The European Union has called for a peaceful resolution to the long-running territorial dispute between Russia and Japan after Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first reported visit to the disputed Kuril Islands. Putin visited Iturup, known as Etorofu in Japan, on August 13, touring a school, hospital and fish-processing facility. The island is administered […]

Vice President Says Iran's Military Capabilities Have Been Significantly Weakened
10
Aug

Vice President Says Iran’s Military Capabilities Have Been Significantly Weakened

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance says the United States has destroyed Iran’s nuclear programme and significantly weakened the country’s military capabilities. In a recent interview, Vance said U.S. military operations had also destroyed what he described as Iran’s conventional military capabilities and substantially reduced its asymmetric military capabilities. The Vice President said Washington is now […]