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Today: April 08, 2026
Today: April 08, 2026

Diplomacy

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FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to claim he has ended eight wars this year, but that is exaggerated

FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off
Asia|World

Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute

Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand have convened with their Chinese counterpart to discuss the border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries

Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down and leave the war dragging on for years

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
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Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks
Business|Political|World

Iran and US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN, but gap on a nuclear deal remains wide

Iran and the United States have reaffirmed their commitments to diplomacy at a contentious meeting of the U.N. Security Council

Iran and US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN, but gap on a nuclear deal remains wide
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN, but US urges humanitarian truce now

Sudan’s prime minister is proposing a wide-ranging peace initiative to end a nearly 1,000-day war with a rival paramilitary force

Sudan's prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN, but US urges humanitarian truce now
Africa|Political|World

Burkina Faso releases Nigerian air force crew detained after emergency landing

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel detained after an emergency landing

Burkina Faso releases Nigerian air force crew detained after emergency landing
Europe|Political|World

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace
Crime|Europe|Political|World

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory
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Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says

A senior Kremlin official says Russian police and the National Guard will stay on in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas even if a peace settlement ends the war

Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says
Europe|Political|World

Belarus leader hosts US envoy as he seeks to improve his country's ties with the West

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has hosted a U.S. envoy for talks in Minsk, the latest step in the isolated leader’s effort to improve ties with the West

Belarus leader hosts US envoy as he seeks to improve his country's ties with the West
Economy|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of their ceasefire soon

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon
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Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Iran will play at least one World Cup match in the United States, though a group-stage clash with the U.S. was avoided in Friday's draw

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday confirmed he held a "respectful and cordial" phone call with U.S.

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'
Business|Political|World

Taiwan cheered, China upset after Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law

Taiwan expressed thanks and China was upset on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed into law legislation requiring the U.S.

Taiwan cheered, China upset after Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law
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Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say

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Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say
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Trump, Maduro spoke last week, New York Times reports

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Trump, Maduro spoke last week, New York Times reports
Europe|Political|US|World

Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal

Ukrainian officials met with U.S. President Donald Trump's representatives Sunday, and Washington officials are expected in Moscow for more peace talks this week

Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Trump turns to unconventional negotiating team heading to Russia in push for Ukraine peace deal

Trump turns to unconventional negotiating team heading to Russia in push for Ukraine peace deal

Trump turns to unconventional negotiating team heading to Russia in push for Ukraine peace deal
Europe|Political|World

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say

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Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say
Asia|Political|World

China's top paper urges US to rein in Japan over Taiwan

China urged the U.S. on Thursday to rein in Japan and prevent any "actions to revive militarism" in an editorial published by the newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, as a war

China's top paper urges US to rein in Japan over Taiwan
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook

President Donald Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war mirrors his tactics in the Israel-Hamas conflict

Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

A look at Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy who helped craft the new Ukraine peace proposal

Kirill Dmitriev has emerged as a key player in drafting a new proposal to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine

A look at Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy who helped craft the new Ukraine peace proposal
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a crucial week of diplomacy, testing his ability to stand his ground while demonstrating to the United States that he is willing to compromise

Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacy
Business|Political|World

South Korea's President Lee meets Chinese Premier, Japan PM at G20 summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during last weekend's Group of 20 summit in South Africa, Lee's office

South Korea's President Lee meets Chinese Premier, Japan PM at G20 summit
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's borders cannot be changed by force or army reduced -EU's von der Leyen

Ukraine's borders cannot be changed by force, its army cannot be reduced leaving it vulnerable to an attack and the European Union must have a central role in a peace deal for

Ukraine's borders cannot be changed by force or army reduced -EU's von der Leyen
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia's Ryabkov says potential Putin-Trump summit is on the agenda

The possibility of another meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is on the agenda, a senior Russian diplomat has said.

Russia's Ryabkov says potential Putin-Trump summit is on the agenda
Crime|Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Democrat demands release of 'shocking' Trump-Saudi call from 2019 after Khashoggi's death

A Democratic lawmaker who served on Donald Trump’s National Security Council in his first term urged the White House on Friday to release a transcript of

Democrat demands release of 'shocking' Trump-Saudi call from 2019 after Khashoggi's death
Europe|Political|World

French foreign minister to hold call with European counterparts to discuss Ukraine, source says

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will host a call with European counterparts on Friday evening to discuss Ukraine, a French diplomatic source said.

French foreign minister to hold call with European counterparts to discuss Ukraine, source says
World

China unleashes 'wolf warriors' in diplomatic duel with Japan

Chinese diplomats airing hawkish views, known as "wolf warriors", have returned to the global stage, drumming up criticism of Japan's prime minister

China unleashes 'wolf warriors' in diplomatic duel with Japan
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan official calls China a 'troublemaker' while distributing defence handbook

China is the real regional "troublemaker", a senior Taiwanese security official said on Friday, personally giving out copies of a new civil defence handbook the

Taiwan official calls China a 'troublemaker' while distributing defence handbook
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Belarus frees two Catholic priests serving long jail terms after visit by Pope Leo's envoy

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has freed two Roman Catholic priests convicted of "serious crimes against the state" following diplomatic contacts with the Vatican, state news

Belarus frees two Catholic priests serving long jail terms after visit by Pope Leo's envoy
Business|Economy|Political|Sports|World

Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|World

Nicki Minaj’s diplomatic moment, explained

Nicki Minaj’s diplomatic moment, explained

Nicki Minaj’s diplomatic moment, explained
Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan to hold talks only with Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Turkish source says

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan will hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Ankara on Wednesday, a Turkish foreign ministry source said on Tuesday.

Turkey's Erdogan to hold talks only with Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Turkish source says
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Turkey this week to revive talks on ending Russia's invasion, which began nearly four years ago

Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasion
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says there is an 'ongoing conversation' about a possible POW exchange with Ukraine

The Kremlin said on Monday that there was an ongoing conversation about a possible prisoner-of-war exchange with Ukraine, but declined to provide further details.

Kremlin says there is an 'ongoing conversation' about a possible POW exchange with Ukraine
Business|Political|World

Iran says US is not ready for 'equal and fair' nuclear talks

Washington's current approach toward Tehran does not indicate any readiness for "equal and fair negotiations", Iran's foreign minister said on Sunday, after U.S.

Iran says US is not ready for 'equal and fair' nuclear talks
Europe|Political|World

Russia dismisses German general's comments about Russia attacking NATO as fear-mongering

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday dismissed a German general's comments about the possibility of conflict between Moscow and Germany as baseless fear-mongering.

Russia dismisses German general's comments about Russia attacking NATO as fear-mongering
Political|World

Russia proposes its own UN resolution on Gaza in challenge to US draft

Russia on Thursday proposed its own draft of a U.N. resolution on Gaza in a challenge to a U.S. effort to pass its own text at the Security

Russia proposes its own UN resolution on Gaza in challenge to US draft
World

Kremlin says Ukraine will have to negotiate with Russia 'sooner of later'

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukraine would have to negotiate with Russia "sooner or later" and predicted that Kyiv's negotiating position would get worse by the day.

Kremlin says Ukraine will have to negotiate with Russia 'sooner of later'
Asia|Political|Science|World

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on

A spat between China and Japan over Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments showed no signs of abating on Wednesday with a series of

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on
Asia|Political|World

South Korea to maintain backing for UN resolution on North Korea human rights

South Korea will co-sponsor an annual U.N. resolution that raises concerns over North Korea's human rights situation, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, defying

South Korea to maintain backing for UN resolution on North Korea human rights