US RELATIONS

May 16 2026POLITICS

China Says US Proposal on Hormuz Is Ill‑Timed

The United Nations sees a new twist in the debate over the Strait of Hormuz. China’s representative to the UN, Fu Gong, openly questioned a draft resolution that the United States and Bahrain have pushed forward. He said the wording was wrong and the moment was off, warning that a vote would likely

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May 09 2026POLITICS

EU Faces Return of High Tariffs If July 4 Deadline Missed

The United States has warned that it will re‑impose steep tariffs on goods from the European Union if Brussels does not finish its commitments by July 4. The message came from Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during a TV interview. Greer said he had spoken with officials from several European co

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Brazil and U. S. Leaders to Talk Trade and Security

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is heading to Washington for talks with U. S. President Donald Trump, focusing on two major issues: cracking down on organized crime and sorting out trade rules. Brazil’s finance minister confirmed the meeting, calling it a chance to strengthen ties afte

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Brazil and US leaders to tackle trade and crime talks

A top official from Brazil says the country's president will meet with his US counterpart to discuss trade and security issues. The meeting happens as both nations try to rebuild trust after past trade conflicts. Earlier, the US put heavy taxes on some Brazilian products, which hurt business between

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Vietnam Tightens Rules on Online Piracy to Dodge US Tariffs

Vietnam is stepping up its fight against digital piracy and fake goods, aiming to spot more violations before the United States threatens new trade barriers. The government announced a plan that should raise detection rates by 20% in the next month, with customs officials expected to halt more shipm

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May 06 2026POLITICS

UK and US Finance Chiefs Keep Work Ties Strong After Reported Argument

Despite a disagreement in Washington last month, the UK chancellor and her US counterpart still seem to get along fine, based on recent remarks from British officials. A spokesman stressed today that their partnership remains solid, claiming they’ve had productive talks since the UK finance chief vi

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Brazil and US Team Up to Fight Cross-Border Crime

Brazil’s president plans to push for stronger ties with the U. S. this week, focusing on a shared battle against organized crime. Vice President Geraldo Alckmin highlighted the upcoming talks, stressing that both nations can work together to weaken crime networks that cross borders. The meeting betw

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Why Iran-US Tensions Keep Getting Worse

For centuries, people have tried to figure out why bad decisions lead to disaster. Ancient Greeks called it "hubris"—thinking you're above the rules. Iran’s new leader seems to be making that mistake right now. His recent statements suggest he believes Iran can push against the US and Israel without

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May 05 2026POLITICS

Germany\'s Leader Faces Challenges as U. S. Steps Back

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reached his one-year mark in office during a tough period in relations with the U. S. President Donald Trump recently announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on European car imports and remove thousands of American troops from Germany. These actions came after Tru

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May 01 2026POLITICS

A New Leader in Iraq and How the U. S. Sees It

Iraq’s main Shiite alliance has picked Ali al-Zaidi to lead the next government. This group, known as the Coordination Framework, made the announcement on Monday. Zaidi hasn’t started his job yet, but U. S. President Donald Trump already sent him a public welcome message. He praised Zaidi’s nominati

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