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EU and U.S. have much work to do on trade tensions, EU trade chief says

The European Union and the United States have a lot of work to do before they can ease trade tensions, EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said on Friday after talks with his American

EU and U.S. have much work to do on trade tensions, EU trade chief says
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Mexico's Ebrard says government is in 'intensive' talks with US ahead of tariff deadline

Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Thursday his government was having intensive talks with the United States over Washington's threats to impose tariffs on goods

Mexico's Ebrard says government is in 'intensive' talks with US ahead of tariff deadline
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia says it's ready to discuss peace initiative on Ukraine with US as early as today

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia was ready to talk to the United States about a peace initiative discussed between the U.S. and Ukraine, and contacts

Russia says it's ready to discuss peace initiative on Ukraine with US as early as today
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Aluminium premiums for US buyers hit record after Trump doubles tariffs

Premiums for consumers buying aluminium on the physical market in the United States soared to record highs on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said he would

Aluminium premiums for US buyers hit record after Trump doubles tariffs
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia on Witkoff visit: Russia-US contacts are quite intensive

Contacts between Russia and the United States are now quite intensive, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova was quoted as saying by the RIA news agency.

Russia on Witkoff visit: Russia-US contacts are quite intensive
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

CERAWEEK-Canada could boost oil supplies to US, but also needs new markets, Alberta premier says

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Monday that the Canadian province would continue to supply crude oil to the United States but that U.S.

CERAWEEK-Canada could boost oil supplies to US, but also needs new markets, Alberta premier says
Asia|Political|US|World

North Korea fires several ballistic missiles after the US and South Korea began military drills

South Korea's military says North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles into the sea

North Korea fires several ballistic missiles after the US and South Korea began military drills
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says hard road ahead to restore Russia-US relations, but there is political will

Russia sees restoring ties with the United States as a long, hard task but believes there is political will on both sides to move forward, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Kremlin says hard road ahead to restore Russia-US relations, but there is political will
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Vietnam to sign U.S. deals as trade, energy officials meet, document shows

Vietnam expects to sign pacts with the United States this week after its trade minister meets U.S. trade and energy officials, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters.

Vietnam to sign U.S. deals as trade, energy officials meet, document shows
Political|Sports|World

Team Canada coach Jon Cooper still can’t get over the ‘perfect storm’ of the 4 Nations Face-off

Team Canada coach Jon Cooper still can’t get over the ‘perfect storm’ of the 4 Nations Face-off

Team Canada coach Jon Cooper still can’t get over the ‘perfect storm’ of the 4 Nations Face-off
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Hungary and US to agree on economic cooperation package, PM Orban says

Hungary and the United States will agree on an economic cooperation package that will help the Hungarian economy and could offset the effect of possible U.S. tariffs, Prime

Hungary and US to agree on economic cooperation package, PM Orban says
Asia|Political|World

North Korea criticises US, South Korea joint military drills

North Korea criticised on Friday annual joint military drills planned by the United States and South Korea, saying it will worsen the situation on the Korean Peninsula, state media

North Korea criticises US, South Korea joint military drills
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine's former army chief says US 'destroying' world order

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former armed forces chief and current ambassador to Britain, said on Thursday that the United States was "destroying" the current world

Ukraine's former army chief says US 'destroying' world order
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Trudeau says US tariff war to drag on, Bessent calls him a 'numbskull'

Canada will be in a trade war with the United States for the foreseeable future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, speaking

Trudeau says US tariff war to drag on, Bessent calls him a 'numbskull'
Asia|Health|Political|World

UN slashes support for Rohingya refugees in Indonesia due to U.S. cuts, sources say

The United Nations' migration agency has slashed aid to hundreds of Rohingya refugees

UN slashes support for Rohingya refugees in Indonesia due to U.S. cuts, sources say
Europe|Political|World

Macron to convene European army chiefs willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday he plans next week to hold a meeting of army chiefs from European countries willing to send

Macron to convene European army chiefs willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
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Putin, mending ties with US, names veteran diplomat Darchiev as new ambassador

Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Alexander Darchiev, a veteran diplomat known in the past for public denunciations of the West, as ambassador to the United States on

Putin, mending ties with US, names veteran diplomat Darchiev as new ambassador
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|US|World

China's premier and the American president: Two leaders, two speeches, two differing world visions

Two major speeches were delivered by two of the world’s most powerful leaders this week, on opposite sides of the planet

China's premier and the American president: Two leaders, two speeches, two differing world visions
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

US eyes zero tariff on cars in India trade deal as Tesla entry nears, sources say

The United States wants India to eliminate tariffs on car imports under a proposed trade deal between the two nations, but New Delhi is

US eyes zero tariff on cars in India trade deal as Tesla entry nears, sources say
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Canada requests WTO consultations with US over 'unjustified tariffs', says ambassador

Canada has requested consultations with the United States on "unjustified tariffs" at the World Trade Organization, Canada's ambassador to the WTO in Geneva

Canada requests WTO consultations with US over 'unjustified tariffs', says ambassador
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Kremlin says Iran's nuclear programme will be subject of future Russia-US talks

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that future talks between Russia and the United States would include discussions on Iran's nuclear programme, a subject it said had been "touched upon"

Kremlin says Iran's nuclear programme will be subject of future Russia-US talks
Europe|Political|World

Russia must inflict 'maximum defeat' on Ukraine, Medvedev says

Russia's main task remains to inflict "maximum defeat" on Ukraine, former president Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday. "Russia is advancing.

Russia must inflict 'maximum defeat' on Ukraine, Medvedev says
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US, Canadian officials in talks to possibly roll back Trump's tariffs, WSJ reports

The United States and Canadian officials are in talks about reducing or lifting tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed on Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing

US, Canadian officials in talks to possibly roll back Trump's tariffs, WSJ reports
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Mexico says it will impose retaliatory tariffs on US with details coming Sunday

Mexico’s president says the country will respond to the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, with details to come

Mexico says it will impose retaliatory tariffs on US with details coming Sunday
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Canada's plan for retaliatory tariffs on the US

Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods on Tuesday in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and

Canada's plan for retaliatory tariffs on the US
Environment|News|Science|US

Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts

Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts

Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts
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South Korea and US to form working group on Alaska LNG project, tariffs

South Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a working-level group to discuss a gas pipeline project in Alaska, energy, shipbuilding,

South Korea and US to form working group on Alaska LNG project, tariffs
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia says normalising ties with US will require lifting sanctions on Moscow

Russia said on Tuesday that any normalisation of relations with the United States would require the lifting of sanctions against Moscow.

Russia says normalising ties with US will require lifting sanctions on Moscow
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Kremlin signals Russia-US talks on Ukraine not immediate

The Kremlin said in remarks published on Tuesday that the next round of Russia-U.S. talks on ending the war in Ukraine is unlikely to happen before the embassies of both countries resume

Kremlin signals Russia-US talks on Ukraine not immediate
Political|US|World

UN rights chief laments 'shift in direction' in United States

The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” taking place in the United States when it comes to human rights

UN rights chief laments 'shift in direction' in United States
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Philippine, US defence pacts to stay intact, envoy to Washington says

Existing defence agreements between allies the Philippines and the United States will stay intact under U.S.

Philippine, US defence pacts to stay intact, envoy to Washington says
Asia|Political|US|World

Philippine-US engagements reaffirm alliance and shared interests, ambassador to Washington says

The United States and Philippines have reaffirmed in all bilateral engagements the importance of their alliance and shared interests in the Indo-Pacific region, Manila's ambassador

Philippine-US engagements reaffirm alliance and shared interests, ambassador to Washington says
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia to send new ambassador to Washington in sign of progress with US

Russia said on Friday it was sending a new ambassador to Washington, the latest sign of a thaw between the two countries as they try to mend their damaged relations and seek an end to the

Russia to send new ambassador to Washington in sign of progress with US
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Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks

Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it has suggested restoring direct air links between Russia and the United States during the latest round of consultations with Washington

Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia says it suggested restoring air links with US at talks

Russia said on Friday it had suggested restoring direct air links with the United States at what it described as "substantive and businesslike" talks in Turkey.

Russia says it suggested restoring air links with US at talks
Americas|Health|Political|US|World

Despite WHO exit plan, US still in Americas health agency

The United States has not moved to quit the Americas branch of the World Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), despite its wider

Despite WHO exit plan, US still in Americas health agency
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

China says Taiwan seeks to give away chip industry to US

China said on Wednesday that Taiwan was seeking to give away the island's semiconductor industry to the United States as a "souvenir" and leverage it to seek political support from

China says Taiwan seeks to give away chip industry to US
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Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal

President Donald Trump says Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come

Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal
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Key provisions of the US-Ukrainian draft minerals deal

Following are some key details of a draft framework minerals agreement between Ukraine and the United States, a copy of which - dated Feb. 25 - has been reviewed by Reuters.

Key provisions of the US-Ukrainian draft minerals deal
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here’s what it says

A preliminary economic agreement between Ukraine and the United States would ensure long-term U.S. involvement in rebuilding the country, but the deal leaves the question of security guarantees sought by Kyiv to future negotiations

Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here’s what it says
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia-US talks set for Thursday in Turkey, US says Ukraine not on agenda

Russian and U.S. diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday for talks aimed at restoring their respective diplomatic missions, seen as a step towards

Russia-US talks set for Thursday in Turkey, US says Ukraine not on agenda
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US abstains from WTO condemnation of Russian aggression in Ukraine, sources say

The United States on Wednesday abstained from a statement by members of the World Trade Organization condemning Russia's aggression in Ukraine, a diplomatic

US abstains from WTO condemnation of Russian aggression in Ukraine, sources say
Europe|Political|US|World

What is the state of Russian and U.S. diplomatic missions?

Russia and the U.S. will seek to mend diplomatic ties during talks also focused on ending the conflict in Ukraine as part of a surprise rapprochement under President Donald Trump. 

What is the state of Russian and U.S. diplomatic missions?
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Zelenskiy says US minerals deal success hinges on Trump talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday the success of Ukraine's minerals deal with Washington hinged on his looming talks with

Zelenskiy says US minerals deal success hinges on Trump talks
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TEXT-Framework agreement of US, Ukraine on developing critical minerals

Following is the full text of a framework agreement between Ukraine and the United States on the joint development of rare earths, critical minerals, oil, gas and other natural resources.

TEXT-Framework agreement of US, Ukraine on developing critical minerals
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US and Ukraine agree terms on minerals deal, two sources say

The United States and Ukraine have agreed terms on a minerals deal that is central to Kyiv's push to win U.S. support as President Donald Trump seeks to rapidly end the war

US and Ukraine agree terms on minerals deal, two sources say
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Ukraine, US in 'final stages' of agreeing minerals deal, Kyiv says

Ukraine and the United States are in the final stages of negotiating a minerals deal considered central to ending Russia's three-year-old war in Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian official said

Ukraine, US in 'final stages' of agreeing minerals deal, Kyiv says
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Vietnam's US exports account for 30% of GDP, making it highly vulnerable to tariffs

Vietnam's goods exports to the United States accounted for 30% of its gross domestic product last year, the highest share among U.S. top trade partners, a

Vietnam's US exports account for 30% of GDP, making it highly vulnerable to tariffs
Europe|Political|US|World

In UN duel with Europe, US wants Security Council vote first on Ukraine

The United States wants the U.N.

In UN duel with Europe, US wants Security Council vote first on Ukraine

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