Diplomacy
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State Department sanctions new individuals, entities connected to Iranian oil trade
The sanctions block all property in the United States that are owned by the people on the list, and all interests in the properties of those listed must be reported to the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control.
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Amid progress with other countries, trade negotiations with Japan hit a roadblock
Japan views tariffs on automobiles, one of the most important industries in the country, as a sticking point. Unlike most of the world, Japan remains intransigent on compromise.
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Trump says trade deal could be reached with India, unsure about deal with Japan
"We've dealt with Japan. I'm not sure we're going to make a deal," President Trump said.
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Russia, Ukraine negotiators meet in Turkey for US-led peace talks, after failed start
President Trump said he wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin "as soon as we can set it up" to have peace talks and end the war in Ukraine.
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Trump to meet South African leader at White House next week
Ramaphosa is expected to visit with Trump on Wednesday, May 21, but will be in Washington, D.C., from May 19-22.
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Putin will not personally attend Ukraine peace talks with Zelensky in Turkey
Russia's delegation will be led by Vladimir Medinsky, one of Putin’s aides, the Kremlin said. Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin will also attend the peace talks, along with other senior military officials.
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Trump administration cuts off military ties to Cuba over lack of terrorism cooperation
State Department says Cuba failed to engage on U.S. requests last year for assistance apprehending 11 suspects, many with terror ties.
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Qatari airline expected to announce major purchase from Boeing during Trump visit: Report
Qatar Airways is set to announce that it has reached a deal to purchase 150 aircrafts from Boeing with the option to purchase more in the future.
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Trump confirms Marco Rubio will go to Turkey to oversee peace talks between Russia, Ukraine
The meeting will occur while Trump is on his first major overseas trip of the term, which is in the Middle East.
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China in distress: Protests, economic signals reveal pressure from U.S. tariffs
In the "socialist market economy" of China, some cracks are visible that show a country unprepared to stand up to Trump tariffs long-term. China has been increasingly opaque in markets and manufacturing information.
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Ukrainian parliament ratifies minerals deal with U.S.
Following debate over the deal, 338 out of 400 parliament members voted to establish the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Investment Fund.
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Rubio slams Germany's move to label opposition party as 'extremist'
The designation will now allow authorities to exercise increased oversight and surveillance of the party's actions.
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From impeachments to exports, Communist China pressures a key American ally in South Korea
China last week threatened to punish South Korean companies that export products containing critical rare-earth metals to the U.S.