Pennsylvania Democrats hope to flip Republican-held seats once they settle toss-up primaries
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US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says
UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis
As Big Ten pushes toward 24-team playoff, SEC commissioner thinks some in his league favor that, too
San Diego mosque attackers shared video of shooting, writings citing racist ideology
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How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now
How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now
May 20, 2026Diplomacy
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Lee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have emphasized the need for cooperation amid global challenges, including the Iran war
May 19, 2026
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Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump considers himself an effective dealmaker but appears to have hit a wall with Iran
May 19, 2026
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Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China
Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's trip to China this week, and the two sides will use it to develop their "privileged partnership", the Kremlin
May 18, 2026
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Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations
May 15, 2026
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Why Xi invited Trump to this highly secretive former imperial garden
Why Xi invited Trump to this highly secretive former imperial garden
May 15, 2026
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China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit
China on Tuesday ramped up its rhetoric against Paraguay President Santiago Pena's trip last week to Taiwan, saying he and his colleagues were "pawns to separatist forces"
May 12, 2026
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The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China
Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky
May 11, 2026
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In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says
In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says
May 11, 2026
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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating US-brokered 3-day truce
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with both sides saying that people had been killed or wounded by drone and artillery strikes carried out in the past 24 hours
May 10, 2026
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Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions
A Vatican statement after Pope Leo's meeting with U.S.
May 08, 2026
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Putin is ready to talk with EU but won't make the first move, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with "everyone", including the Europeans, the Kremlin said on Friday after the Financial Times reported that European
May 08, 2026
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US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are
May 08, 2026
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Paraguay president lauds friendship with Taiwan, China tells him to sever ties
Paraguay and Taiwan share a friendship based on freedom and democracy that extends beyond diplomatic formalities, Paraguayan President
May 07, 2026
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US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
The U.S. military fired on an Iranian oil tanker as President Donald Trump sought to pressure Tehran into reaching a deal to end the war
May 06, 2026
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China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait
President Donald Trump says he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces’ blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place
May 05, 2026
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Thai foreign minister seeks ASEAN talks with Myanmar counterpart
Thailand's foreign minister said on Tuesday he planned to invite his Myanmar counterpart to meet top regional diplomats, aiming to build consensus within
May 05, 2026
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Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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May 04, 2026
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Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
May 03, 2026
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King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit
President Donald Trump praised King Charles III after the monarch's state visit this week, which is being hailed in the U.K. as a diplomatic triumph
May 01, 2026
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Paraguay president to visit Taiwan in May amid China pressure
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena will travel to Taiwan from May 7 for a state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties, his office and Taiwanese
April 30, 2026
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Japan's PM vows all diplomatic efforts to ensure passage of vessels through Hormuz
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday that she will continue all diplomatic efforts to ensure the passage of all vessels though the Strait of Hormuz.
April 30, 2026
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King's visit to US shows UK playing long game in fixing strained ties
King Charles' courting of President Donald Trump on his state visit will not repair the recent fraying of U.S.-British relations but
April 29, 2026
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He once struck a peace deal with Israel and says Lebanon's leaders should try again now
Former Lebanese President Amin Gemayel believes the time might be right to pursue peace talks with Israel
April 29, 2026