Category: Asia
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Pope Leo XIV calls for advances in peace negotiations amid global conflicts
A statement from the Holy See Press Office highlighted this Sunday (17) that Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace during the traditional Angelus prayer, held at noon in Castel Gandolfo. The information was released by the Prensa Latina agency. In front of the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Liberty Square, in front of…
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Putin Tells Lula That Meeting with Trump Was Positive
Russian President Vladimir Putin called President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday (18) to share information about his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska last Friday (15). Putin told Lula that the meeting was positive. The Russian and the American met seeking an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. In the…
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“A Chess Game” – Trump Prepares for Summit in Alaska with Putin
The Kremlin and the White House confirmed that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet individually in Alaska on Friday, before expanding the talks to their delegations. The summit begins at 3:30 pm, according to the Kremlin, followed by a joint press conference. Ukraine will dominate the agenda, along with trade and cooperation between…
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‘A Game of Chess’ – Trump Prepares for Summit in Alaska with Putin
The Kremlin and the White House confirmed that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet alone in Alaska on Friday, before expanding the talks to their delegations. The summit begins at 1530 EST, according to the Kremlin, followed by a joint press conference. Ukraine will dominate the agenda, alongside US-Russia trade and cooperation. Speaking…
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U.S. and China Extend Tariff Truce Deadline by Another 3 Months
President Trump has extended a truce between the U.S. and China on tariffs, a move that could pave the way for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this year. With just hours remaining on the clock before Tuesday’s imminent midnight deadline, Trump’s executive order acknowledged that China was taking “significant steps” to address…
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US and China extend tariff truce deadline by another 3 months
President Trump extended the tariff truce between the US and China, a measure that could potentially set the stage for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this year. With just hours remaining before the final deadline at midnight on Tuesday, Trump’s decree acknowledged that China was taking “significant measures” to address US concerns…
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The Art of Flattery: Why Fawning Over Trump Is Now the Most Common Diplomatic Tactic
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There is a pattern in many of President Trump’s interactions with other world leaders. We could call it “the art of flattery” — and they are dishing out a huge amount of it. When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House in February, he brought a letter in his suit pocket. It was…
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The Art of Praise: Why Flattering Trump Is Now the Main Diplomatic Play
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There is a pattern in many of President Trump’s interactions with other world leaders. You could call it “the art of praise” — and they are serving generous portions of flattery. When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House in February, he brought a letter in his suit pocket. It was a formal…
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UNICEF Celebrates 75 Years of Work with Brazilian Children and Adolescents
On its 75th anniversary in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in promoting and defending the rights of Brazilian children and adolescents. When it began its activities in Brazil, 158 out of every 1,000 children born died before completing one year of age – 16 out of…
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Are Prices Rising Because of the Tariffs? Here’s What We Know
For months, consumers have been hearing from manufacturers and retailers that President Trump’s flood of new tariffs on virtually all imports would cost them dearly. But that hasn’t happened, and the full impact has yet to materialize. The largest tariffs continue to be delayed In April, Trump imposed new tariffs on almost everything the US…