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Why Trump Keeps Pushing a Russia Truce: It’s About China
The Trump team has not given up on talks with Russia. The main reason: they see peeling Moscow away from Beijing as a way to blunt China’s long-term power.
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Germany's Chancellor: Iran conflict needs a political fix, not a military one
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the conflict involving Iran cannot be solved by force and must be addressed through political channels, he told reporters on 17 March 2026.
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Israeli Raids Kill Two Top Iranian Figures — Katz Confirms Larijani, IDF Says Basij Commander Soleimani Dead
Israel says overnight strikes in Tehran killed Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani. The strikes set off a cascade of alerts, regional clashes, and diplomatic moves.
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Cuba confirms talks with US as energy blockade deepens blackouts
President Miguel Díaz-Canel says Cuban negotiators quietly met with US officials to try to ease an energy blockade that has left parts of the island without power and forced thousands of postponed surgeries.
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Pezeshkian’s Peace Offer: Iran’s Price for a Way Out
Iran’s president has spelled out three demands to stop the fighting: recognition, reparations and ironclad guarantees. Is this a real exit ramp or just rhetoric?
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Mandelson Files: The Good, the Odd, and the Missing Pages
A 147-page leak peels back parts of the Mandelson appointment: cash demands, Epstein ties, early briefings, a worried Whitehall and one man worried about his dog.
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Madrid Pulls Its Ambassador to Israel as Tensions Over Iran and Gaza Rise
Spain has recalled its ambassador to Israel, replacing them with a charge d'affaires after condemning strikes on Iran and stepping up criticism over Gaza.
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Erdogan Pleads for Talks: Don’t Let the Iran Fight Burn the Region
Türkiye’s president urged diplomacy, warning a war with Iran could ignite the whole region if talks don’t resume.
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Cash, Gold and a Very Awkward Border Stop — Zelenskyy Calls Out Hungary
Hungary seized a truckload of Ukrainian cash and gold, sparking fury from Kyiv and a chorus of geopolitical drama across the frontlines and art halls.
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Why Europe's Political Drama Feels Like a Badly Written Sequel
European nationalists are heading to Washington, embracing MAGA-style politics in a shift that feels less like diplomacy and more like a calculated performance.
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Strategic Distance: Why Russia and China Are Holding Back on Iran
Despite sharp diplomatic rhetoric condemning the US-Israeli war on Iran, Moscow and Beijing are signaling clear limits to their support, prioritizing strategic caution over military intervention.
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How a Diplomatic 'Ambush' Reveals the Shifting Global Stage
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa discusses a tense Oval Office moment and the broader implications for international relations in a revealing interview.