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Minister Joly Says Trump Holds the Cards on Tariffs After Rubio Meeting

Canadian officials are making a diplomatic push in Washington to avoid U.S. tariffs but ultimately remain in the dark about Trump’s intentions Mélanie Joly said.

Lawfare or Safeguarding Democracy? Experts Weigh in on Romania’s Canceled Election

Experts weigh in on Romania’s canceled election where it is unclear whether top contender, Calin Georgescu, will be allowed to stand in a new election.
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Challenge for NATO Nations After Trump, Rutte Suggest Higher Target for Defense Spending

Mark Rutte, secretary general of NATO, that U.S. President Trump is right to request members of the alliance spend at least 5 percent of their GDP on defense.

Trump Calls for Jordan, Egypt to Take More Palestinian Refugees, ‘Clean Out’ Gaza

Trump wants Arab nations to accept more Palestinian refugees from the Gaza Strip, with the goal creating a virtual clean slate of the Palestinian territory.

South Korean President Indicted on Insurrection Charges Over Martial Law Order

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on charges of leading an insurrection over his imposition of martial law, the main opposition party said.

Trump’s Energy Agenda Could Complicate EU’s Net Zero Dreams: Analysts

President Donald Trump’s dramatic shift of U.S. energy policy could have a knock-on effect on Europe’s ambitious net zero plans, according to analysts.

Hamas Releases 4 Female Hostages as Part of Israel Cease-Fire Deal

Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag, IDF observers, have returned home after 15 months in captivity as fragile cease-fire deal moves forward.

Rubio Tells Chinese Counterpart That US Interests Come First

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Chinese counterpart that the Trump admin will prioritize American interest in its relationship with communist China.