Diplomacy
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Rubio says regional peace not possible if Iranian proxies launch rockets, engage in terrorism
The Secretary of State also said that neither the U.S. nor its regional partners would agree to a toll regime for the Strait of Hormuz.
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Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises concerns about its reliability
The role of Islamabad’s chief nuclear scientist in the beginnings of Iran’s nuclear program as well as its support for the Taliban, against U.S. interests, raise questions about whether the U.S. can rely on Pakistan as a mediator with Tehran.
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Vance begins talks in Switzerland with Iran to end war by saying US wants to 'transform' Middle East
Vance arrived with a diplomatic corps that includes White House envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff
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Trump pursues ‘strategic stability’ with China, downplays conflicts over Taiwan and land ownership
The American president has prioritized ironing out a stable trade relationship with the world’s second-largest economy, but experts warn of China’s spotty history of following through.
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WATCH: Rally in DC to urge Western leaders to hold Tehran accountable for executions
Iranian-Americans, supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran will rally on the U.S. Capitol grounds.
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State Department says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will be extended 45 days as talks continue
The State Department will resume hosting political negotiations on June 2 and June 3, and a security track will be hosted at the Pentagon on May 29 with military delegations from both countries.
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Despite summit optimism, China still presents ‘fundamental challenge,’ experts say
Juxtaposed with the upbeat summit in Beijing, the Justice Department's pursuit of China’s agents in the U.S. reached a crescendo ahead of the meeting.
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Taiwan urges US to move forward with arms deal after Trump's hesitancy
Taiwan's foreign affairs ministry emphasized the U.S.’s “long-standing and consistent policy toward Taiwan," and stated the sale was supported by the Taiwan Relations Act.
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Germany's leader urges Iran to 'come to the negotiating table now' after Trump call
Trump and the chancellor have had a rocky relationship over the conflict in the Middle East, with Trump last month singling Merz out over his alleged support of Iran developing nuclear weapons.
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Uyghur-American pleads for Trump to bring home mother she says China has falsely imprisoned
Murat's mother, Gulshan Abbas, was arrested in September 2018, just days after Murat's aunt Rushan Abbas gave a speech in the United States about China's oppression of Uyghurs. Murat has not spoken to her mother since her imprisonment.
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Cuba confirms CIA Director John Ratcliffe has met with officials in Havana
Cuba said the meeting was held at the request of the United States government and that officials emphasized in the meeting that Cuba does not pose a "threat to the national security of the U.S."
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Chinese police clash with Secret Service during Trump-Xi summit: Report
The incident occurred during President Donald Trump's two-day summit in China, which takes place Thursday and Friday.
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Trump admin hopes to persuade Xi Jinping to take 'active role' in ending war in Iran, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said China has a shared interest in lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. China has ships stuck in the Persian Gulf, the blockade of the strait is destabilizing Asia, and China's economy is export-driven.