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Trump Calls for Free US Ship Passage Through Suez and Panama Canals

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, believes that ships from the USA should be allowed to pass through both the Panama and Suez Canals for free. .
Trump Calls for Free US Ship Passage Through Suez and Panama Canals

Congo and Rwanda Near Peace Agreement Amid US Talks

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda claim to want a draft of a peace agreement ready by May 2. They also promise to respect each other's sovereignty.
Congo and Rwanda Near Peace Agreement Amid US Talks

Trump Declines Tariff Relief for Norway, Suggests Higher Payments

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has met Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the White House. Ukraine and trade were on the agenda, and the atmosphere was cheerful – but no tariff relief for Norway seems to be forthcoming.
Trump Declines Tariff Relief for Norway, Suggests Higher Payments

NATO Chief Mark Rutte Heads to US for Key Meetings

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte is traveling to the USA for tough meetings over two days, the military alliance announces in a [press release](https://www. nato.
NATO Chief Mark Rutte Heads to US for Key Meetings

Ukraine Demands Ceasefire Before Land Negotiations with Russia

The USA wants to freeze the front lines and let Russia hold on to a large part of Ukraine to get an end to the war. But Ukraine and its European allies are said to have told the USA that it first requires a ceasefire and clarity on security guarantees before negotiations on territories can become relevant, sources tell Bloomberg.
Ukraine Demands Ceasefire Before Land Negotiations with Russia

Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has offered the USA to freeze the current frontline in Ukraine, according to several sources to Financial Times. .
Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks

US State Department to Cut 15% of Staff, Close 100 Offices

The personnel strength at the US Department of State is to be reduced by 15 percent and over 100 offices are to be closed, according to a downsizing plan. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio states that it is about a change of course from "decades of excess and bureaucracy".
US State Department to Cut 15% of Staff, Close 100 Offices

Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

The USA has not used all its tools to put pressure on Russia. This is stated by the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in an interview with AFP.
Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

Russia Stresses Patience in Peace Talks as US Pushes for Quick Resolution

Russia does not think it's urgent to move forward in the talks about peace with Ukraine, in a situation where mediating USA wants to see things happen as quickly as possible. At the same time, it is announced that USA's envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Moscow later this week.
Russia Stresses Patience in Peace Talks as US Pushes for Quick Resolution

US Urges Ukraine to Concede Crimea, Halt NATO Bid

The USA is reported to propose that Ukraine meets Russia's demands and gives up the Crimean Peninsula and the strive for Nato. According to President Zelensky, a Ukrainian delegation is traveling to London on Wednesday.
US Urges Ukraine to Concede Crimea, Halt NATO Bid

Trump Plans Drastic Cuts to US Diplomatic Presence in Africa

The Trump administration plans to drastically cut diplomatic relations with mainly African countries – and shut down operations related to democracy and human rights issues. .
Trump Plans Drastic Cuts to US Diplomatic Presence in Africa

USA Considers Recognizing Crimea as Russian in Peace Deal Talks

The USA is prepared to recognize the Ukrainian region of Crimea as Russian, as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, sources tell Bloomberg. .
USA Considers Recognizing Crimea as Russian in Peace Deal Talks

Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he has doubts about the US's intentions with talks about the Iranian nuclear energy program. Israel repeats threats to stop Iran from gaining access to nuclear weapons and that "a clear path" to fulfill the threat exists.
Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

Trump Warns of Exiting Ukraine Talks if Progress Stalls

USA "is soon above" the attempts to reach a breakthrough in the talks about Ukraine, if Moscow and Kyiv do not act. This says USA's President Donald Trump and thereby repeats Foreign Minister Marco Rubio's previous warnings.
Trump Warns of Exiting Ukraine Talks if Progress Stalls

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Talks in Paris about Ukraine's future resulted in a decision on a new meeting in London next week. After the meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the USA had informed them about the content of the talks – which was confirmed by the American Foreign Ministry.
Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Macron Hosts Key Talks in Paris on Ukraine's Future with Global Leaders

France's President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes the importance of the talks about Ukraine's future that are taking place in Paris. A Ukrainian delegation is meeting there with representatives from the USA and Europe.
Macron Hosts Key Talks in Paris on Ukraine's Future with Global Leaders

Macron and Rubio to Discuss Ukraine Conflict Resolution in Paris

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his way to Paris for talks on "ending the Ukraine war", his office announced. On Thursday, the US delegation will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron and Rubio to Discuss Ukraine Conflict Resolution in Paris

Trump Administration Considers Closing 27 Embassies and Consulates

Around 30 embassies and consulates risk being closed when Donald Trump's administration goes ahead with the austerity axe. .
Trump Administration Considers Closing 27 Embassies and Consulates

Trump Calls Sumy Attack a "Terrible Mistake"

A "terrible thing" and a "mistake". That's how the US President Donald Trump describes the attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday.
Trump Calls Sumy Attack a "Terrible Mistake"

State Department Urges Reporting of 'Unchristian' Behavior

Employees at the US Department of State are being urged to report colleagues who exhibit "unchristian" behavior, reports Politico. It feels very much like "The Handmaid's Tale", says an anonymous official to the news site.
State Department Urges Reporting of 'Unchristian' Behavior

Trump's Envoy Meets with Putin

The US envoy Steven Witkoff has met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.
Trump's Envoy Meets with Putin

Russia-US Prisoner Swap: Ballet Dancer Ksenia Karelina Freed

Russia and the USA have exchanged prisoners in the United Arab Emirates, reports The Wall Street Journal. Ksenia Karelina and Arthur Petrov can now come home.
Russia-US Prisoner Swap: Ballet Dancer Ksenia Karelina Freed

US Tightens Visa Rules Over Social Media Posts Supporting Terror Groups

The USA rejects visa applications based on messages published on social media platforms. The decision is effective immediately according to the USA's migration authority USCIS.
US Tightens Visa Rules Over Social Media Posts Supporting Terror Groups

US Aid Cuts to WFP Partly a Mistake, Some Programs to Be Reinstated

The USA is discontinuing financing for several humanitarian aid programs that provide food to people in need, as shown by a number of contract terminations. However, some of the cuts have been announced by mistake, according to the Foreign Ministry.
US Aid Cuts to WFP Partly a Mistake, Some Programs to Be Reinstated
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