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Cooperation 'better than confrontation,' Polish PM urges Trump
Sochaczew, Poland (AFP) Mar 31, 2025 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged US President Donald Trump on Monday to think twice before imposing tariffs on allies, stressing that "cooperation is always better than confrontation". "A strong US, a strong European Union and a strong NATO, not weaker," is important to "common European-American interests," Tusk said on the X social media network. "Think about it, Mr President and dear American friends, before you decide to impose tariffs against your closest allies. Cooperation is alway ... read more |
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Senators to grill Trump pick for top US military positionWashington (AFP) April 1, 2025 President Donald Trump's nominee to be the top US military officer will testify Tuesday before a Senate hearing, where he will likely be grilled about his readiness for the job given his lack of required experience. ... more 
Trump 'angry' at Putin for criticizing Zelensky's legitimacyWashington DC (UPI) Mar 30, 2025 President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was "angry" at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made criticizing the legitimacy of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. ... more 
US defence chief visits Philippines dogged by scandal at homeManila (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 The United States is "doubling down" on its alliance with the Philippines, defence chief Pete Hegseth said Friday in Manila, in the face of what he called "Communist China's aggression in the region". ... more 
French FM says China can help bring Russia to Ukraine negotiating tableBeijing (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot urged Beijing on Thursday to help bring Russia to talks over ending its war in Ukraine as he met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. ... more |
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China says seeking to deepen ties with France in 'turbulent' worldBeijing (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 China said Monday it hopes an upcoming visit by the French foreign minister would see the countries deepen cooperation in a world facing "turbulence and transformation". ... more
Hegseth to make first Asia trip as Pentagon chiefWashington (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Pete Hegseth will make his first trip to Asia as defense secretary next week, traveling to key US allies the Philippines and Japan, the Pentagon said Friday. ... more 
Japan stresses US alliance after Trump cost-cutting reportsTokyo (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 The Japanese government said Friday it was committed to bolstering its military alliance with Washington, after reports said the Pentagon was considering scrapping a plan to expand US Forces Japan. ... more 
Europe shifts gears for the Trump eraBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Barely a month ago, a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sent an unmistakable message across the Atlantic: the United States may not be there forever to keep Europe safe from an aggressive Russia. ... more 
Russia threatens the entire EU, bloc's chief tells AFPBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Russia represents a threat for all European nations - regardless of how far they lie from Moscow, EU chief Antonio Costa told AFP ahead of a leaders' summit on Thursday. ... more |
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China, Russia eager to fill void as Trump axes US-funded media
Washington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 As President Donald Trump moves to axe Voice of America and other US-funded media, China and Russia are eager to fill the void. The targeting of VOA, Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia not only freezes some of the most dogged reporting on countries with heavily restricted media, but it comes after years of concerted efforts by Beijing and Moscow to promote their own worldview on the global media landscape. Trump issued an executive order Friday to pare down the nearly $1 billion US Agency for ... read more 
South Korea, Japan, China top diplomats to meet in TokyoTokyo (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 The top diplomats for China, South Korea and Japan will meet in Tokyo this weekend for talks, the countries said Tuesday. ... more |
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Trump and Putin likely to discuss Ukraine war cease-fire this week Washington DC (UPI) Mar 16, 2025 President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet this week to discuss the terms of a cease-fire in the Russia-Ukraine war, which is now in its third year, a White House envoy said Sunday. ... more 
In show of support and confidence, Putin makes surprise visit to KurskWashington DC (UPI) Mar 13, 2025 President Vladimir Putin of Russia made a surprise visit late Wednesday to western Kursk and called for troops to rapidly expel occupying Ukrainian forces as U.S. officials head to Moscow in hopes the Kremlin leader will agree to a 30-day cease-fire deal. ... more 
Trump, NATO secretary-general hold closed-door meeting at White HouseWashington DC (UPI) Mar 13, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met Thursday to discuss current events affecting the United States and NATO, including the war in Ukraine. ... more 
NATO's 'Trump whisperer' treads carefully on Greenland and defenseWashington (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 He's been dubbed the "Trump whisperer," but NATO chief Mark Rutte struggled to get a word in Thursday as the US president mused about annexing Greenland and criticized allies over defense spending. ... more 
Army colonel joins Swiss govt after defence minister quitsBern, Switzerland (AFP) Mar 12, 2025 Swiss lawmakers voted army colonel Martin Pfister into the seven-member government on Wednesday, with the incoming minister warning that Switzerland faces major geopolitical challenges in the years ahead. ... more |
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