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Trump Gives Iran 72 Hours as US Senate Defects — Global Politics Brief

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Trump issues a deadline for a nuclear deal with Iran as the Senate votes to advance a War Powers Resolution against the war.

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Trump Stands Down From Iran Strike — Global Politics Briefing, May 19,

Trump announced he has cancelled a planned military strike on Iran, citing requests from Gulf leaders. Tehran's response remains defiant amid ongoing tensions.

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Iran War Escalates with Drone Strike on UAE Nuclear Plant — Global  — 

A drone struck the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, escalating tensions amid fragile US-Iran talks. Trump warns Iran must act fast.

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Trump Leaves Beijing With Pageantry, Promises, and No Paper Trail —  G

Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing on May 15, with conflicting accounts of agreements made. Xi warned of potential conflict over Taiwan.

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Trump Leaves Beijing With Pageantry, Contested Promises — Global Brief

The two-day Trump-Xi summit concluded with claims of trade deals, but China's foreign ministry confirmed none. A September Xi visit to Washington is planned.

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Trump-Xi Summit Ends in Beijing — Global Politics Briefing, May 15, 26

Trump departed Beijing after a summit with Xi, establishing a 'Board of Trade' but failing to resolve key issues on Iran and trade. Xi linked Taiwan to trade for the first time.

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Trump Lands in Beijing With Iran's War Hanging Over Every Negotiation

Trump arrived in China for a summit with Xi Jinping, overshadowed by the Iran conflict and trade discussions.

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Trump Lands in Beijing with a Weak Hand — Global Politics Briefing, 05

Trump's state visit to Beijing is overshadowed by the US-Iran ceasefire crisis and trade negotiations. Iran's demands complicate the summit.

Trump's China Trip: A Test of Leverage, Not a Breakthrough
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Trump's China Trip: A Test of Leverage, Not a Breakthrough

Trump's China visit reveals a power imbalance favoring Xi Jinping.

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Israel's Death-Penalty Bill Is Ben-Gvir's Latest Win
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Israel's Death-Penalty Bill Is Ben-Gvir's Latest Win

Israel's parliament approves a death penalty bill for October 7 detainees.

Iran War Day 74: Trump Presses, Tehran Tests Leverage
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Iran War Day 74: Trump Presses, Tehran Tests Leverage

Iran leverages control over escalation as Trump demands surrender terms.

EU's Taliban Talks: Migration Policy Meets Diplomatic Dilemma
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EU's Taliban Talks: Migration Policy Meets Diplomatic Dilemma

The EU's potential talks with the Taliban highlight migration as leverage.

Israel Turns Truce into Pressure Campaign in Lebanon
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Israel Turns Truce into Pressure Campaign in Lebanon

Israel's military actions aim to pressure Lebanon ahead of ceasefire negotiations.

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Trump-Xi Summit Seeks Calm as Trade and Taiwan Loom
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Trump-Xi Summit Seeks Calm as Trade and Taiwan Loom

Trump's visit to Beijing aims for stability, not a reset, amid trade tensions.

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Iran Ceasefire on Life Support — Global Politics Briefing, May 12, 202

The fragile truce in the US-Israel war on Iran is disintegrating after Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal, causing energy markets to react.

Starmer’s King’s Speech Is a Test of Control
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Starmer’s King’s Speech Is a Test of Control

Starmer aims to regain control with the King's Speech after election setbacks.

Narges Mohammadi’s Hospital Transfer Exposes Iran’s Leverage
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Narges Mohammadi’s Hospital Transfer Exposes Iran’s Leverage

Narges Mohammadi's hospital transfer highlights Iran's strategic control over dissent.

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台湾外相の対米自信、米中会談で試される
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台湾外相の対米自信、米中会談で試される

台湾の林佳龍外相は米中会談を前に米台関係の安定に自信を示した。

Thaksin’s Parole Narrows His Legal Risk, Not His Reach
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Thaksin’s Parole Narrows His Legal Risk, Not His Reach

Thaksin Shinawatra's parole limits his legal risks but not his political reach.

Philippine Congress Moves to Impeach Sara Duterte
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Philippine Congress Moves to Impeach Sara Duterte

The Philippine Congress is set to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte amid serious allegations.

Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap: Trump's First Win in Diplomacy
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Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap: Trump's First Win in Diplomacy

The 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap highlights Trump's diplomatic leverage.

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France Bets on Kenya to Rebuild Its Africa Leverage
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France Bets on Kenya to Rebuild Its Africa Leverage

France seeks to regain influence in Africa through a partnership with Kenya.

Trump and Tehran Use Hormuz as Bargaining Chip in Tensions
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Trump and Tehran Use Hormuz as Bargaining Chip in Tensions

Trump and Tehran are at an impasse over Hormuz, impacting global oil markets.

EU Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers and Hamas Leaders
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EU Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers and Hamas Leaders

The EU's new sanctions mark a shift in response to settler violence and Hamas.

Duterte Ally’s Senate Shelter Shows ICC Pressure Point
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Duterte Ally’s Senate Shelter Shows ICC Pressure Point

Dela Rosa's Senate refuge reveals the ICC's pressure on Duterte's regime.

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Ziobro's U.S. Presence Turns Polish Case into Political Test
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Ziobro's U.S. Presence Turns Polish Case into Political Test

Zbigniew Ziobro's U.S. presence complicates Poland's extradition efforts.

Iran War Forces Gulf Economic Model Into Reversal Amid Crisis
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Iran War Forces Gulf Economic Model Into Reversal Amid Crisis

The Iran war is forcing Gulf monarchies to prioritize security over diversification.

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Putin Offers Istanbul Talks; Zelensky Accepts — Global Politics Briefi

Putin proposed direct talks in Istanbul on May 15, but Zelensky conditioned his attendance on a ceasefire. The Kremlin did not respond.

Britain’s Antisemitism Rally Tests a Fragile Coalition
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Britain’s Antisemitism Rally Tests a Fragile Coalition

Britain's antisemitism rally seeks to unite communities against hate.

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Iran Threatens Tanker War as Israel Hits Lebanon Hard
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Iran Threatens Tanker War as Israel Hits Lebanon Hard

Iran warns of heavy attacks on U.S. targets if tankers are hit, as Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon.

UK First-Past-the-Post Hurts Labour and Tories Amid Reform Rise
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UK First-Past-the-Post Hurts Labour and Tories Amid Reform Rise

Reform UK is capitalizing on a fractured political landscape, hurting Labour and Tories.

Vietnam Expands Spratly Islands Outposts Amid Rising Tensions
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Vietnam Expands Spratly Islands Outposts Amid Rising Tensions

Vietnam's strategic expansion in the Spratlys raises maritime tensions with China.

FSB Frames Youth Protest as Terrorism in Russia
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FSB Frames Youth Protest as Terrorism in Russia

Russia's FSB reclassifies a youth protest against internet blocks as terrorism.

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Swinney Builds a Nationalist Bloc Against Westminster

John Swinney aims to leverage nationalist gains to challenge Westminster.

EU Elections: Far Right Gains Ground, Macron's Gamble Ahead
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EU Elections: Far Right Gains Ground, Macron's Gamble Ahead

Far-right parties gain influence in EU elections, prompting Macron's strategic snap election.

Laos Methanol Deaths: A Crisis for Vang Vieng Tourism
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Laos Methanol Deaths: A Crisis for Vang Vieng Tourism

Laos faces a tourism crisis after six foreign tourists die from methanol poisoning.

Trump's Beijing Summit: Xi Holds the Stronger Hand
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Trump's Beijing Summit: Xi Holds the Stronger Hand

Trump's summit with Xi in Beijing reveals his limited leverage and options.

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Taith Dyffryn Teifi: A New Trail to Boost Rural Economy
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Taith Dyffryn Teifi: A New Trail to Boost Rural Economy

The Teifi Valley trail aims to transform rural tourism into economic growth.

پوتین: جنگ اوکراین به پایان نزدیک است، اما با شروط روسیه
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پوتین: جنگ اوکراین به پایان نزدیک است، اما با شروط روسیه

پوتین می‌گوید جنگ اوکراین به پایان نزدیک است، اما با شروط روسیه.

बीजेपी की बढ़त, क्षेत्रीय पहचान की राजनीति पर दबाव
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बीजेपी की बढ़त, क्षेत्रीय पहचान की राजनीति पर दबाव

बीजेपी की बढ़त ने क्षेत्रीय पहचान की राजनीति को चुनौती दी है।