China to develop the largest gold and copper mining operation in Ecuador. American officials have expressed concerns after Ecuador signed an agreement with CMOC, a Chinese mining group.…
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President Trump Lifts Whisky Tariffs After UK Royal Visit
Kentucky whiskey producers expressed the pressure they were experiencing from increased costs due to tariffs. President Donald Trump moved to lift tariffs on certain imports between Scotland and…
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Administration Announces Planned Tariff Increase on European Vehicle Imports
The proposal would raise duties on EU cars and trucks amid ongoing trade tensions. President Donald Trump announced plans last week to increase tariffs on cars and trucks…
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U.S. and Allies Object to United Nations Election of Iran to Nuclear Nonproliferation Group
The U.S., U.A.E., U.K., Germany, and France cited the lack of compliance by Iran with the Non-proliferation Treaty. The United Nations elected the Islamic Republic of Iran to…
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King Charles to Address Joint Session of Congress
The invitation is part of the U.S. 250th anniversary of independence from Great Britain. King Charles III is set to deliver an address to a joint session of…
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President Trump Holds National Security Meeting After Canceling Iran Peace Talks
Iran states that it will not discuss its nuclear program as part of peace talks. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that peace talks in Pakistan were…
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Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz After Israel-Iran Ceasefire
President Trump says it will stay open, but the blockage of Iranian ports will continue until a peace deal is reached. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that…
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Secretary Hegseth Announces Defense Partnership with Indonesia
The framework provides the U.S. access while shoring up Indonesian defenses and capabilities. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the Pentagon this…
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U.S. Objects to Addition of Iran, Cuba, and Nicaragua to UN Human Rights Group
Nations with “problematic” human rights records are set to be included in forming and implementing UN policies. The United States was the lone nation to object to the…
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Secretary of State Rubio Mediates Israeli-Lebanese Peace Talks in Washington, D.C.
The negotiations come after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement. Secretary of State Marco Rubio mediated peace talks between Israel and Iran in Washington, D.C.,…
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