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Europe’s Subtle Strategy with Trump Yields Noticeable Diplomatic Gains

European leaders employed a tactful approach of praise and restraint during President Trump’s Scotland visit, successfully influencing his positions on key issues like Gaza aid and NATO commitments.

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President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meet in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Monday.

The headquarters of the European Union in Brussels. Increased pressure on military budgets and trade policies has prompted closer cooperation among member countries.

Trump's Policies Spur Renewed Unity Across Europe

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Inmates at the Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot), a maximum-security prison in Tecoluca, El Salvador, as seen in March.

US Efforts to Exchange Detained Venezuelans in El Salvador Stalled Amid Diplomatic Discord

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Ukrainian forces stationed on the front lines in Donetsk region in April. Advancing Russian troops are approaching additional mineral-rich areas.

Russia Captures Strategic Lithium Deposit, Undermining Ukraine-US Mineral Partnership

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A demonstrator carries images of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a march in Tehran opposing Israel’s attacks on Iran.

Iran at a Crossroads: Will It Yield to Pressure or Escalate Conflict?

As Iran responds to mounting international pressure, its Supreme Leader faces a pivotal choice between strategic retreat and escalating confrontation.

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Missile strikes targeted buildings on Friday while Israel’s Iron Dome defense system intercepted incoming rockets over Tel Aviv.

Rising Tensions Between Israel and Iran Threaten to Escalate Regional Conflict

Following intense exchanges of attacks between Israel and Iran, world leaders caution against escalation amid fears of a wider conflict destabilizing the Middle East.

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Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (left) and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, among the most hard-line figures in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet.

Western Nations Impose Sanctions on Israel's Far-Right Ministers Amid Gaza Crisis

Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway have jointly sanctioned two far-right Israeli ministers, intensifying international pressure over settler violence and Gaza's humanitarian emergency.

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Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich during a parliamentary session.

UK and Canada Impose Sanctions on Israeli Far-Right Cabinet Members Amid Gaza Conflict

In a coordinated diplomatic response, Britain and Canada are targeting two far-right Israeli ministers with sanctions over their roles in the Gaza conflict, signaling a shift in Western policies toward Israel.

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Inside the Oval Office: A Reality TV-Style Encounter Between Trump and World Leaders

A recent Oval Office meeting between former President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz unfolded like a reality TV episode, blending political theater with high-stakes diplomacy.

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Soldiers from Japan’s Seventh Regiment undergo physical training at Camp Katsuren in Okinawa last month.

Japan Strengthens Military Presence Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Japan is bolstering its defense capabilities with new missile regiments and advanced weaponry on Okinawa, responding to China's naval assertiveness and seeking to reinforce its alliance with the U.S.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow last month.

Inside Russia’s Spy Agency: Rising Suspicion Toward China Amid Warming Ties

A confidential Russian intelligence report reveals deep-rooted concerns within Russia’s security services about China’s espionage efforts, despite growing bilateral cooperation.

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President Trump meeting Xi Jinping in Japan in 2019 during his first term. The two leaders spoke by phone recently amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Xi Jinping Urges Trump to Curb Hardliners Threatening U.S.-China Trade Truce

In a recent phone call, China’s Xi Jinping appealed to President Trump to maintain steady leadership and resist pressure from hawkish elements that could jeopardize the fragile trade agreement between the two nations.

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