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Trump Plans to Address Imprisonment of Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai on China Visit
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Trump Plans to Address Imprisonment of Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai on China Visit

President Trump said he will raise the case of Jimmy Lai, a jailed pro-democracy advocate, during his upcoming trip to China, while also mentioning other religious freedom concerns.

EU Agrees to Sanction Israeli Settlers Over Violence Against Palestinians
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EU Agrees to Sanction Israeli Settlers Over Violence Against Palestinians

After months of delays, EU foreign ministers approved sanctions targeting Israeli settlers implicated in violent attacks on Palestinians, signaling a shift in European policy.

Trump Rejects Iran’s Ceasefire Offer Ahead of Key China Summit
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Trump Rejects Iran’s Ceasefire Offer Ahead of Key China Summit

Tensions escalate as President Trump dismisses Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal while preparing for a critical meeting with China’s Xi Jinping amid complex geopolitical challenges.

Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch and Barrett Over Tariff Ruling
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Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch and Barrett Over Tariff Ruling

Former President Trump expressed frustration with two Supreme Court justices he appointed after their majority ruling limited his authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Cleveland Ends Fiber Network Agreement After Company Fails to Deliver
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Cleveland Ends Fiber Network Agreement After Company Fails to Deliver

Cleveland moves to terminate a 30-year fiber-optic network deal as the developer fails to start work or secure permits, prompting the city to seek alternative broadband solutions.

Ghana Advances Trade, Investment Ties with UK and China Ahead of Key Summits
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Ghana Advances Trade, Investment Ties with UK and China Ahead of Key Summits

Ghana’s Trade Minister met with UK and Chinese envoys to boost investment, industrial growth, and economic cooperation as upcoming summits approach.

Trump’s China Visit Focuses on Human Rights and Trade Non-Negotiables
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Trump’s China Visit Focuses on Human Rights and Trade Non-Negotiables

President Trump’s China trip will hinge on pressing human rights concerns and tough trade terms, emphasizing US interests amid ongoing tensions with Beijing.

Trump-Xi Summit Puts Taiwan’s Security and US Support Under Close Scrutiny
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Trump-Xi Summit Puts Taiwan’s Security and US Support Under Close Scrutiny

Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, uncertainty grows about US backing for Taiwan amid arms sales delays and Beijing’s push to make Taiwan a major negotiation point.

Trump’s Taiwan Policy Raises Questions Ahead of Summit with Xi Jinping
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Trump’s Taiwan Policy Raises Questions Ahead of Summit with Xi Jinping

President Trump’s mixed signals on Taiwan ahead of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping fuel uncertainty over Washington’s commitment to the island’s defense.

Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other as US-Brokered Ceasefire Nears Expiry
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Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other as US-Brokered Ceasefire Nears Expiry

Amid rising tensions, Russia and Ukraine traded accusations over ceasefire breaches as US-led truce approaches its end, with no breakthrough in peace talks.

Nike Faces Lawsuit Over Keeping Tariff Refunds Despite Price Increases
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Nike Faces Lawsuit Over Keeping Tariff Refunds Despite Price Increases

A class-action lawsuit alleges Nike kept millions in tariff refunds while charging consumers higher prices following trade tariffs, seeking to force repayment to buyers.

Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Justices Over Tariff Ruling, Highlights Division Among His Appointees
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Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Justices Over Tariff Ruling, Highlights Division Among His Appointees

Former President Donald Trump publicly condemned a Supreme Court decision invalidating his tariff policy, singling out Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for votes he said harmed the country.