4 h. ago Trump says US had ‘very good’ talks with Putin, Ukraine war could end

Putin had used Thursday’s meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff to convey ‘signals’ to Trump.

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6 h. ago Hamas to release American hostage, Israel calls it ‘psychological warfare’

Hamas will also release the bodies of four other dual nationality hostages.

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47 h. ago Ukraine talks: Trump says US negotiators headed to Russia ‘right now’

The US president wouldn’t say when he would next speak to Putin, but said there had been ‘positive messages’ from Moscow on a possible truce.

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47 h. ago Trump says US delegation headed to Russia after Ukraine ceasefire talks

Moscow’s response will determine next steps after a US-Ukrainian proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.

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56 h. ago China to host Russia and Iran for nuclear talks amid Trump’s bid to make a deal on weapons

China is deepening strategic ties with Russia and Iran, highlighted by ‘Security Belt-2025’ naval drills to be held in the Gulf of Oman this month.

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56 h. ago China to host Russia and Iran for nuclear talks as Trump tries to make a deal on weapons

China is deepening strategic ties with Russia and Iran, highlighted by ‘Security Belt-2025’ naval drills in the Gulf of Oman this month.

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61 h. ago China summons Walmart executives for talks in wake of Trump tariffs

Officials met representatives of the US retailer to discuss its treatment of Chinese suppliers following the imposition of import duties.

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4 d. ago Trump may meet Xi in China as soon as April despite escalating trade war, insiders say

US president expressed hope for China’s leader to visit Mar-a-Lago but China seeks more formal setting in Beijing or Washington: source.

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4 d. ago US to assess Ukraine’s peace stance at crunch talks in Saudi Arabia

US and Ukrainian officials to meet for the first time since Zelensky’s disastrous White House visit last month.

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7 d. ago Trump says he wrote to Iran leader to negotiate nuclear deal

A landmark 2015 deal that imposed curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme fell apart after Trump withdrew the US from the agreement in 2018.

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7 d. ago China, it’s time for ‘the talk’: sex education urged for children as adults balk at babies

Years after Beijing called for ‘age-appropriate sex education for minors’, a national curriculum remains absent as China’s demographic crisis worsens.

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7 d. ago Europe rallies behind Zelensky as US announces new talks with Ukraine

EU leaders also gave the green light to a US$860 billion plan to ‘re-arm Europe’ against the perceived threat from Russia.

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8 d. ago US holding secret talks with Hamas on Gaza hostages, insiders say

Such discussions run counter to long-standing policy against negotiating with groups that the US has designated as terrorist organisations.

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8 d. ago Trump warns Hamas of ‘hell to pay’ as US holds unprecedented talks for Gaza hostages

US conducts secret talks with Hamas to secure Gaza hostages’ release, as Trump issues stern warnings.

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1 week ago China slams fresh US tariff hike, calls for ‘equal talks’ to solve dispute

Beijing says Washington’s fentanyl accusations ignore ‘objective facts’ and warns it will take ‘all necessary countermeasures’ to defend its interests.

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2 w. ago Exclusive: British energy secretary to visit China in March to restart energy talks, sources say

Exclusive: British energy secretary to visit China in March to restart energy talks, sources say  Reuters

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2 w. ago UK secy to visit China in March for energy talks amid Beijing’s worsening ties with US, EU: Report

UK secy to visit China in March for energy talks amid Beijing’s worsening ties with US, EU: Report  Firstpost

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2 w. ago France in talks with Kyiv over Ukraine’s minerals: ‘not looking for payback’

France could possibly purchase minerals from Ukraine and is not seeking access to them as a way to recoup military and other aid.

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2 w. ago New Zealand’s foreign minister raises concerns about China’s live

New Zealand’s foreign minister raises concerns about China’s live-fire drills during Beijing visit  MSN

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2 w. ago EU trade chief plans China visit amid soaring tensions with Donald Trump

Areas of tension sure to be on the agenda, although problems between Europe and US could provide space for positive discussions.

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