US foreign policy
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U.S. Demands Iran Formally Pledge to End Hostilities in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. is demanding Iran publicly pledge to halt Strait of Hormuz attacks during Oman talks, seeking to stabilize global energy markets amid rising prices.
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US-Cuba Diplomacy Stalls as Legal and Economic Pressures Mount
US-Cuba diplomatic talks have stalled as Supreme Court rulings allow corporations to sue over seized property, overshadowing Cuba’s recent market reforms.
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Meloni and Trump in Rare Public Spat as Transatlantic Tensions Simmer
A high-profile clash between Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump highlights growing European impatience with the US president’s unpredictable diplomatic style.
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US military strike kills Tren de Aragua leader in Venezuela
President Donald Trump confirmed a joint US-Venezuelan operation resulted in the death of gang leader Héctor ‘Niño Guerrero’ Flores, marking a new phase of security cooperation between Washington and the Delcy Rodríguez administration.
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US-Iran Truce Negotiations Stall Amid Conflicting Timelines and Diplomatic Friction
President Donald Trump announced an imminent agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran has rejected the timeline, citing an unfinished framework.
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The MAGA Succession: JD Vance’s Strategic Pivot and the Battle for the Populist Right
Following his public praise of Tulsi Gabbard, Vice President JD Vance is solidifying his position as the ideological heir to the MAGA movement, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio emerges as a formidable institutional rival.
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Trump, Netanyahu Clash Over Iran Diplomacy Amid Rising Regional Tensions
As international mediation efforts to finalize an Iran-US deal intensify, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu remain at odds over the necessity of continued military pressure.
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U.S. Strikes Iranian Tankers as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Peak
U.S. forces have disabled multiple Iranian-flagged tankers amid an intensifying naval blockade, even as Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a critical peace proposal.
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Straitened Horizons as Iran-US Standoff Defies Diplomatic Fixes
Regional instability intensifies as Iran and the US remain deadlocked over a new proposal, threatening global energy security and regional peace.
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Havana Faces New Pressure as Trump Escalates Economic Sanctions
The Trump administration has launched a new round of aggressive sanctions against Cuba, citing human rights abuses and regional security threats.
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Trump Faces Moral Test on Genocide Amid Iran Conflict Risks
As tensions with Iran escalate, the White House faces scrutiny over its annual Armenia remembrance statement and the broader implications of historical denial.
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US Naval Buildup Signals High Stakes in Stalled Middle East Talks
A third US aircraft carrier enters the Middle East as diplomatic talks stall and regional instability threatens to disrupt global economic stability.
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Tensions Surge in the Middle East Amidst Stalled Iran-US Talks
Maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic friction between Washington and Tehran signal a fragile period for regional stability on April 23.
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Vance Faces Diplomatic Strain After Failed Iran and Hungary Missions
US Vice President JD Vance finds himself at the center of a mounting political storm following failed diplomatic efforts in Hungary and Iran, compounded by a deepening rift between the White House and the Vatican.
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Trump Challenges NATO Future After Iran War Tensions
President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte following threats to withdraw from the alliance over perceived lack of support during the Iran conflict.