5 Powerful Highlights as Trump Lands Second Nobel Peace Nomination in Asia
US President Donald Trump received his second Nobel Peace Prize nomination in a week — this time from Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who praised his role in mediating conflicts and signed key economic and security deals with Washington during his Asia tour.
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5 Key Takeaways as Pakistan–Afghanistan Peace Talks Hit Deadlock
Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a deadlock as Islamabad accuses the Taliban of an “illogical” stance on counterterrorism. With Turkey and Qatar mediating, tensions rise amid warnings of “open war” if negotiations fail.
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5 Key Signals from PM Modi’s Virtual ASEAN Summit Appearance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual participation at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur highlights India’s cautious diplomatic balancing act amid strained ties with the US and President Donald Trump’s renewed Asia focus.
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7 Powerful Takeaways from Trump’s Thai-Cambodia Peace Deal
Donald Trump presided over the Thailand-Cambodia “Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords” during the ASEAN Summit 2025. While hailed by some as historic, others see it as political theatre masking unresolved border tensions. Here’s what the deal really means for Southeast Asia.
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EU Leaders Delay €140 Billion Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine’s Defense
EU leaders postponed a decision on using €140 billion in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence, citing Belgian legal concerns, but pledged continued financial and military support through 2027.
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5 Key Dimensions of U.S.–Israel Relations Amid Ceasefire Diplomacy and West Bank Tensions
As Israel’s parliament takes provocative steps toward annexing the occupied West Bank, the U.S. administration reaffirms its opposition and presses for a durable Gaza ceasefire — deepening strains in the U.S.–Israel alliance.
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3 Key Signals Putin Envoy Dmitriev Says Show US, Russia, and Ukraine Are Near a Diplomatic Breakthrough
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev says Russia, the US, and Ukraine are “reasonably close” to a diplomatic settlement to end the war, despite fresh American sanctions on Moscow’s oil giants.
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10 Big Takeaways from Trump’s 155% Tariff Warning to China
U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions, warning China of potential 155% tariffs unless President Xi signs a “fair deal” with Washington. Here’s what Trump said, how Beijing may respond, and why it could reshape global markets.
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Trump’s Clash with Australian Envoy Kevin Rudd Escalates Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump reignited diplomatic drama after publicly telling Australia’s ambassador Kevin Rudd, “I don’t like you either,” during a White House meeting with PM Anthony Albanese. The awkward moment highlighted tensions beneath an otherwise successful bilateral meeting on AUKUS and trade.
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7 Shocking Moments from Trump’s ‘Destroy You’ Ultimatum to Ukraine
During a tense White House meeting, President Trump shouted, cursed and threw aside maps while telling President Zelenskyy that Vladimir Putin “will destroy you” if Ukraine refuses his deal — urging Kyiv to accept major territorial concessions to Moscow.
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