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Iran Rejects US Talks Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Iran has officially rejected a new round of peace talks with the United States, citing continued military pressure, maritime restrictions, and what it described as “excessive and shifting demands” from Washington, according to Iranian state media reports. The decision marks a significant
April 20, 2026

Mauritanian President Gets 15-year Prison Sentence

An appeals court in Mauritania sentenced former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to 15 years in prison and imposed a $3 million fine on Wednesday after he appealed a previous five-year sentence. Aziz, who played a role in two coups, served two
May 14, 2025

Duterte Wins Mayoral Election While Detained in Hague

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared poised to win the mayoralty of his hometown by a significant margin on Monday, despite being detained at the International Criminal Court on murder charges related to crimes against humanity. With 80% of votes tallied in
May 14, 2025

China Cautions UK Over New US Trade Deal

China has voiced strong opposition to the newly signed UK-US trade agreement, warning that the deal may undermine global trade principles and unfairly isolate Chinese interests. The agreement, which was finalized last week, grants British exporters reduced tariffs on products like automobiles
May 14, 2025

Rwanda and DRC to Sign Peace Accord in June

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are set to sign a peace agreement in mid-June, with the signing ceremony to take place at the White House, according to Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe. This deal, which comes after years
May 13, 2025

Zelensky Calls for Ceasefire Amid Escalation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed his call for a “full and unconditional” ceasefire with Russia, as tensions continue to rise along the frontlines of the ongoing war. The proposal comes just days ahead of a potential high-level meeting with Russian President
May 13, 2025

U.S. and China Agree to Temporary Trade Truce

The United States and China have agreed to a temporary easing of trade tensions, slashing tariffs for a 90-day period as both sides seek a broader resolution to their economic standoff. As part of the deal, the U.S. has reduced its tariffs
May 13, 2025

US-China Trade Talks Signal Possible Reset

The recent comments from China’s Vice Commerce Minister have provided insight into how the world’s two largest economies are approaching a delicate—but promising—moment in their trade relationship. Following recent high-level meetings in Geneva, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Li Fei emphasized that any
May 12, 2025
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