23 h. ago US to abandon Ukraine peace efforts if no progress made soon: Marco Rubio

Rubio’s comments underline mounting frustrations in Washington over a lack of progress in settling a growing list of geopolitical challenges.

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23 h. ago Trump says US to ‘take a pass’ if there’s no Ukraine deal progress: ‘Nobody’s playing me’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier said that Washington would ‘move on’ if a truce with Russia did not seem ‘doable’ within days.

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28 h. ago Trump expects Russia’s response on Ukraine peace deal soon, takes swipe at Zelensky

US, European and Ukrainian representatives also met in Paris to push for a swift end to the war.

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43 h. ago ECB cuts interest rates for 7th time in a row amid tariff ‘tensions’

The cut was widely expected by analysts given the sudden shadow cast by Trump’s April 2 announcement of unexpectedly high tariffs.

Events

43 h. ago ECB cuts interest rates for 7th time in a row amid global trade tension

The cut was widely expected by analysts given the sudden shadow cast by Trump’s April 2 announcement of unexpectedly high tariffs.

Events

43 h. ago European Central Bank cuts interest rates for 7th time in a row amid global trade tension

The cut was widely expected by analysts given the sudden shadow cast by Trump’s April 2 announcement of unexpectedly high tariffs.

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4 d. ago US envoy claims ‘on the verge’ of Ukraine peace deal after Putin meeting

Donald Trump’s special envoy also hinted at ‘compelling commercial opportunities’ for the US following his meeting with Russia’s president.

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4 d. ago South Korea boosts chips support to US$23 billion ahead of more Trump tariffs

South Korea shipped US$10.7 billion in chips to the US last year. Trump is expected to announce tariffs on semiconductor imports this week.

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5 d. ago China’s chip exports keep rising as US ‘national security’ review looms in trade war

Details on the semiconductor tariffs are expected to be announced this week, according to Trump, and electronics goods will be included.

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8 d. ago US seals Panama deal to deploy troops to canal amid Trump’s takeover threats

But the pact stops short of allowing Washington to build its own bases on the isthmus, a move Panama warned would ‘set the country on fire’.

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1 week ago Ukraine’s Zelensky slams ‘weak’ US reply after Russian strike kills 9 children

The US embassy response did not blame Russia for a deadly missile attack near a playground in the Ukraine president’s hometown.

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2 w. ago Trump Tariffs Live: Fed Chair Powell says 'larger than expected' tariffs mean higher inflation

Trump Tariffs Live: Fed Chair Powell says 'larger than expected' tariffs mean higher inflation  Reuters

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2 w. ago Southeast Asians expect more US engagement amid Trump’s tariff call: survey

Singapore, one of the US’ closest partners in the region, is the most worried about the impact of Trump’s second term, a new survey shows.

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2 w. ago After Trump’s sanction threat, Kremlin says Russia, US working on Ukraine peace moves

Trump’s “pissed off” stance has not derailed US-Russia talks, as the Kremlin confirmed work on Ukraine peace ideas and improved bilateral ties continues.

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2 w. ago Kremlin says it’s working on Ukraine peace after Trump says he’s ‘angry’ with Putin

Trump’s “pissed off” stance has not derailed US-Russia talks, as the Kremlin confirmed work on Ukraine peace ideas and improved bilateral ties continues.

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2 w. ago China Factory Activity Expands Before Expected Trump Tariffs

China Factory Activity Expands Before Expected Trump Tariffs  Bloomberg

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3 w. ago French and Chinese FMs meet in Beijing to discuss trade disputes, Ukraine peace talks

French and Chinese FMs meet in Beijing to discuss trade disputes, Ukraine peace talks  FRANCE 24 English

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3 w. ago Reports Suggest China Could Participate in Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission

Reports Suggest China Could Participate in Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission  OilPrice.com

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3 w. ago China has good reason to keep its peacekeepers out of Ukraine

Beijing’s strategic instinct is against military involvement even as its peacekeeping is bound to the UN framework and thus subject to Russia’s veto.

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3 w. ago Opinion | China has good reason to keep its peacekeepers out of Ukraine

Opinion | China has good reason to keep its peacekeepers out of Ukraine  South China Morning Post

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