diplomacy

Trump to meet South African president amid deteriorating relations

6:50am May 15, 2025

The visit comes as relations between the U.S. and South Africa are at their lowest since the end of apartheid. Trump has repeatedly claimed that "terrible things are happening" in South Africa.

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As Russia and Ukraine prepare for possible direct talks, cue President Trump

4:34pm May 13, 2025

There are lots of unknowns ahead of potential direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey.

Despite improving relations, U.S. will be absent from Vietnam's war anniversary parade

6:00am April 29, 2025

U.S. officials are not attending the main public event commemorating the end of the Vietnam war in Ho Chi Minh City this week, according to a guest list released by the organizers and seen by NPR.

Rubio leads a U.S. team for Paris talks as Macron seeks unity on Ukraine

4:04pm April 17, 2025

France hosted top diplomats from the U.S., Germany, the U.K. and Ukraine to discuss efforts toward a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Iran insists on 'indirect' talks with the U.S., refuting Trump

3:08am April 08, 2025

Iran says it will have indirect talks with the U.S. Saturday in Oman, opening possible diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program but revealing a potential sticking point about the format for negotiating.

A 'beacon' or a 'roulette'? Chinese America watchers see opportunities and pitfalls

6:06am April 04, 2025

Some of China's America watchers see opportunities for their country in the United States' retreat from international institutions. Others see distractions and pitfalls.

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Zelenskyy wants U.S. to hit Russia with 'maximum' sanctions if it refuses a ceasefire

6:24pm March 14, 2025

Ukraine's president said he hopes the U.S. applies "maximum additional sanctions" on Russia if it refuses to accept a 30-day ceasefire, describing the Russian leader's "bravado" as a stalling tactic.

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Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza

8:21am March 14, 2025

Hamas, the militant group the U.S. has labeled as terrorists, says it's willing to release the one living American hostage and bodies of four others it's held in Gaza since the 2023 attacks in Israel.

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The U.S. will resume Ukraine military aid and intelligence, as Kyiv approves ceasefire

12:06pm March 11, 2025

The United States said it will resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, as Ukraine agreed to a Trump administration proposal for a monthlong ceasefire.

Trump has a deal for Netanyahu when they meet Tuesday. Will he take it?

9:38am February 03, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to visit the White House since President Trump's return to office, in a crucial meeting for the future of the Middle East.

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