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Trump to remove US sanctions on Syria in major policy shift
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would order the lifting of sanctions on Syria at the behest of Saudi Arabia's crown prince... Read More.
What's really in the UK's Trump trade deal
The US trade deal may not be as “full and comprehensive” as Donald Trump said on Truth Social last night – but Keir Starmer looks to have secured a solid agreement for Britain. Read More.
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal
Ukraine and the United States on April 30 signed a long-awaited minerals agreement that establishes a joint investment fund in Ukraine, First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced. Read More.
Canadians vote in election overshadowed by US tariff and annexation threats
Canadians headed to the polls on Monday for an election overshadowed by tariffs, economic uncertainty and annexation threats from the United States. Read More.
China says no tariff negotiations underway, contradicting Trump
China claimed it is not actively engaged in the negotiating process over tariffs with the U.S., contradicting President Trump, who expressed confidence he can strike a new trade deal with Beijing. Read More.
Trump says China tariffs will ‘come down substantially,’ hinting at potential U-turn
US President Donald Trump has signaled a potential U-turn on his trade war with China amid continued market volatility, saying the high tariffs on Chinese goods will “come down substantially, but it won’t be zero.” Read More.
Trump is ready to walk away from Ukraine-Russia peace deal efforts within DAYS if progress isn't made because he has 'other priorities', Marco Rubio warns
Donald Trump is ready to walk away from trying to negotiate a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless progress is made, a top US official has warned. Read More.
Trump threatens sanctions, tariffs on Mexico in water dispute
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Mexico with sanctions and tariffs in a dispute over water sharing between the two countries, accusing Mexico of breaking an 81-year-old treaty and "stealing the water from Texas Farmers."
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Keystone oil pipeline shut down after "mechanical bang" reported
The Keystone pipeline carrying crude oil from Canada to the United States has burst after reports of a large bang.
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Trump threatens new 50% tariffs if China maintains retaliatory tariffs
China announced Friday it would impose a 34% tariff on U.S. goods in response to President Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement.
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Iran Makes Stark Threat to U.S. Forces in Middle East
A senior Iranian military commander has warned that American forces in the Middle East would face retaliation if the U.S. launches military action against Iran. Read More.
Trump says he may lower China tariffs on certain condition
President Donald Trump suggested China could get a "little reduction in tariffs" if it helps approve a sale of TikTok in compliance with a U.S. law forcing its Beijing-based owner ByteDance to either divest the app to an American buyer or shut the platform down in the U.S. Read More.
Putin wants direct White House talks before Ukraine ceasefire, but says he is open to deal in principle
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia agrees in principle with the U.S.-led ceasefire plan backed by Ukraine earlier this week, but stopped short of signing up to any deal, arguing that it needed further negotiation and must lead to “enduring peace.” Read More.
Russia plays hardball over a ceasefire deal as U.S. officials head to Moscow
As U.S. negotiators fly to Moscow, whether Russia will accept the terms of a temporary ceasefire deal — devised by White House officials and Ukraine, without Moscow's input — is in global focus. Read More.
Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants are flown home from Guantanamo Bay, with a layover in Honduras
Nearly 200 Venezuelan immigrants to the U.S. were returned to their home country after being detained at Guantanamo Bay, in a flurry of flights that forged an unprecedented pathway for U.S. deportations. Read More.
