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Trump says US close to a nuclear deal with Iran

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States was getting very close to securing a nuclear deal with Iran, and

Trump says US close to a nuclear deal with Iran
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China to US ocean cargo bookings surge after tariff pause, Vizion says

U.S. bookings for container transport from China to the United States spiked almost 300% in the wake of the United States and China pausing punishing tit-for-tat tariffs,

China to US ocean cargo bookings surge after tariff pause, Vizion says
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'Too good to be true': investors eye Syria after Trump sanctions move

An end to U.S. sanctions on Syria is expected to mark a new era for an economy devastated by 13 years of war, opening the way for

'Too good to be true': investors eye Syria after Trump sanctions move
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Ukraine completes steps for minerals deal with US, deputy prime minister says

Ukraine has concluded procedures for implementation of a deal with the United States on exploiting minerals, including the operation of an investment fund, the country's first deputy prime

Ukraine completes steps for minerals deal with US, deputy prime minister says
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Robinhood woos Canadian crypto users with nearly $180 million WonderFi purchase

Robinhood said on Tuesday it will buy Canadian crypto firm WonderFi for C$250 million ($178.98 million), as the popular commission-free brokerage looks to expand its international footprint

Robinhood woos Canadian crypto users with nearly $180 million WonderFi purchase
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US customers should get Chinese rare earth permits more easily after trade truce, say sources

Rare earth export permits for U.S. customers are likely to have an easier time getting approval from Beijing after Monday's trade war truce, however a complete removal of the

US customers should get Chinese rare earth permits more easily after trade truce, say sources
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Oil prices post weekly gains on US-China trade talk optimism

Oil prices settled nearly 2% higher on Friday and notched their first weekly gains since mid-April as a U.S. trade deal with the United Kingdom turned investors

Oil prices post weekly gains on US-China trade talk optimism
Europe|Political|World

Poland and France deepen defence ties amid doubts over U.S. support

France and Poland signed a treaty on Friday to increase cooperation on defence, nuclear energy and other measures, in a sign of growing alliances between

Poland and France deepen defence ties amid doubts over U.S. support
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New Gaza aid plans would increase children's suffering, UNICEF says

The United Nations Children's Fund on Friday criticized emerging plans to take over distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza on Thursday floated by both Israel and the United States

New Gaza aid plans would increase children's suffering, UNICEF says
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FACT FOCUS: Trump claims the US subsidizes Canada. Experts say the numbers don't add up

President Donald Trump falsely claimed during a meeting with newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that the U.S. provides Canada with subsidies of about $200 billion

FACT FOCUS: Trump claims the US subsidizes Canada. Experts say the numbers don't add up
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Ukraine ratifies strategic minerals deal with US

The Ukrainian parliament ratified a milestone minerals deal with the United States on Thursday, lawmakers said.

Ukraine ratifies strategic minerals deal with US
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Brazil rejects US request to classify local gangs as terrorist organizations

The Brazilian government rejected a request by the U.S.

Brazil rejects US request to classify local gangs as terrorist organizations
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France's Macron wants EU to end Syrian sanctions

France's president said on Wednesday he would urge the EU to end sanctions on Syria when they come up for renewal in June and lobby the U.S. to

France's Macron wants EU to end Syrian sanctions
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Toyota's earnings buffered by demand for its hybrids, but US tariff hit looms

Robust demand for hybrids is expected to underpin steady profits at Toyota when the world's top automaker reports annual earnings on Thursday, although investors

Toyota's earnings buffered by demand for its hybrids, but US tariff hit looms
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US reviews occupation of University of Washington building by pro-Palestinian protesters

The U.S. government said on Tuesday it will review an incident at the University of Washington in which pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a university

US reviews occupation of University of Washington building by pro-Palestinian protesters
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Oman says it mediated ceasefire between US, Yemen's Houthis

Oman said it mediated a ceasefire deal between Yemen's Houthis and the U.S., marking a major shift in the Iran-aligned group's policy since the start of Israel's war in Gaza in

Oman says it mediated ceasefire between US, Yemen's Houthis
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Putin discussed Iran-US talks with Tehran, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discussed the progress talks between Iran and the United States with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Kremlin said.

Putin discussed Iran-US talks with Tehran, Kremlin says
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Taiwan foreign minister to visit Texas to boost trade ties

Taiwan's foreign minister will visit the U.S. state of Texas to speak at a forum on artificial intelligence (AI) and promote business and trade ties, his office said on Tuesday, as

Taiwan foreign minister to visit Texas to boost trade ties
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Shein, Temu ramp up advertising in UK and France as US tariffs hit

Shein and Temu, fast-fashion e-commerce platforms that ship merchandise from China, boosted their spending on digital ads in Europe in April, data from market

Shein, Temu ramp up advertising in UK and France as US tariffs hit
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Pence rebuffs Trump on tariffs, Russia and January 6 pardons in CNN interview

Pence rebuffs Trump on tariffs, Russia and January 6 pardons in CNN interview

Pence rebuffs Trump on tariffs, Russia and January 6 pardons in CNN interview
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Italian fashion group OTB assessing extent of price hikes in US

Italian fashion group OTB, which owns brands such as Diesel, Jil Sander and Maison Margiela, is assessing the extent of price increases in the United States if trade tariffs are

Italian fashion group OTB assessing extent of price hikes in US
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First Trump targeted Mexico’s drug cartels. Now it’s the musicians who sing about them

First Trump targeted Mexico’s drug cartels. Now it’s the musicians who sing about them

First Trump targeted Mexico’s drug cartels. Now it’s the musicians who sing about them
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Carney expects 'difficult but constructive' talks with Trump next week

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday he would be in Washington next Tuesday for what he expects will be "difficult but constructive" talks with U.S.

Carney expects 'difficult but constructive' talks with Trump next week
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Americans see more overreach from the president than from judges, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll shows Americans are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power, rather than the courts

Americans see more overreach from the president than from judges, an AP-NORC poll finds

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