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China Sanctions Paraguayan Minister Over Taiwan Ties
China invoked its Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law against Paraguay's ICT minister, deepening the diplomatic contest over Taiwan's remaining allies.
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PoliticsAsia
Xi Marks 77 Years of the PRC With Unity Call
Xi Jinping delivered a National Day reception speech marking 77 years of the PRC, urging confidence on the economy, cross-strait policy and diplomacy.
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PoliticsEconomy
Unanswered Questions Loom Over Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal
Trump's oil deal with Venezuela raises questions about terms, scope, and legality. Analysts seek clarity on the unprecedented agreement.
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Foreign PolicyPolitics
China Defies US Sanctions as Trump Escalates Iran Pressure
China pushes back against Trump's Operation Economic Outcast sanctions on Iran, signaling a new flashpoint in US-China-Iran relations.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
US to Close 5 Consulates in Africa, Asia, Americas
Trump administration plans to close five smaller US diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, and Cameroon.
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Foreign Policy & International Relations
US and Iran Pause Strikes for Second Day as Talks Advance
US and Iran pause strikes for second day as diplomatic talks advance over Strait of Hormuz ahead of Netanyahu visit.
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MilitaryAnalysis
Why the US Keeps Losing Wars: Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran
An NPR analysis examines why the US struggles to win wars, drawing on Afghanistan, Iraq, and the ongoing Iran conflict with expert strategic insights.
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PoliticsEurope
Belgium Moves to Recognize Palestine After Hamas Exit
Belgian Foreign Minister Prévot prepares Palestine recognition after Hamas dissolves its Gaza government, fulfilling a key condition set in 2025.
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Foreign PolicyPolitics
Trump: Iran Denuclearization 'Very Simple' as Talks Continue
Trump calls Iran denuclearization 'very simple' as US and Iranian envoys continue indirect talks through Qatari mediators in Doha.
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Foreign PolicyPolitics
US Secures Full Venezuela Cooperation in Earthquake Relief
State Department announces total compliance from Venezuelan authorities in earthquake relief, marking a diplomatic breakthrough following Maduro's capture.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
China's Neighborhood Diplomacy Intensifies Across Asia
Xi Jinping leads a diplomatic blitz with neighboring countries from North Korea to Bangladesh, signaling China's push for regional influence.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Poll Reveals Stark Age Gap on Whether China Threatens US
New Reagan Institute poll reveals a massive generational divide: younger Americans are far less concerned about China as a threat than seniors.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
China to Release White Paper on Global Governance Reform
China announces a white paper on global governance, outlining its vision for international cooperation and reform of multilateral institutions.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
Sergio Gor Reshapes American Diplomacy as India Envoy
A profile of Sergio Gor, Trump's ambassador to India, examining how his business-driven approach is transforming diplomatic norms.
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PoliticsChina
Xi Jinping's Diplomatic Works Published in Two Volumes
China publishes first and second volumes of Xi Jinping's Diplomatic Works, compiling 134 works on foreign affairs from 2013 to 2025.
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Foreign PolicyPolitics
Trump's Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
The Trump administration shifts from confrontation to embracing China as a peer power, with major implications for Taiwan policy and US alliances in Asia.
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International RelationsPolitics
U.S.-Iran Talks Stalled as Both Sides Demand Victory
Nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran face a fundamental obstacle: both sides insist on claiming victory, complicating efforts to end the conflict.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
House Passes Ukraine Aid in GOP Rebuke of Trump Policy
House passes Ukraine aid bill with 18 Republicans defying Trump and GOP leaders. The $8B package now faces an uphill Senate battle and veto threat.
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DiplomacyPolitics
Rubio: US and China Have 'No Choice' but to Talk
Marco Rubio says the US and China must maintain dialogue despite 'significant irritants,' signaling a pragmatic shift after Trump's historic state visit.
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PoliticsInternational
Iran Peace Talks Advance as Trump Battles Republican Critics
Top Iranian negotiators arrive in Qatar for peace talks as the White House battles Republican critics including Cruz and Pompeo over the Iran deal.
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PoliticsWorld
Senate Women's Delegation Heads to Arctic to Reassure Allies
Eight female U.S. senators depart for the Arctic to reassure allies amid Trump's unilateral foreign policy and Pentagon pause of Canada defense pact.
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