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Trump Says Will Be Speaking to Putin of Russia on Monday

President Donald Trump says he will be speaking to President Putin on Monday at 10am.

Costly Loss for Sports Team Owners Embedded in Trump Tax Bill

The owner’s box could soon be less opulent.

Iran’s Khamenei Brands Trump a Liar in Escalation of Rhetoric

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused US President Donald Trump of dishonesty and power abuse, marking the latest rhetorical flare-up between Tehran and the US.

Israel Starts Gaza Escalation, Sees Movement in Hostage Talks

Israel advanced its ground forces in Gaza as part of a long-threatened all-out offensive against Hamas, and said the new action prompted the group to resume mediated negotiations on a possible ceasefire and hostage release.

Trump’s Deals Cast China Both As Foe And Prize, Blurring Signals

Pick through the details of recent US trade negotiations and an outline of Donald Trump’s vision for the global economy starts to come into focus. As do its contradictions.

Erdogan Hopeful Trump Will Relax US Defense Sanctions on Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks for Washington to ease defense sanctions on his country as ties warm up between the NATO allies under the new US administration.

North Macedonia Forges £5 Billion Investment Alliance With UK

North Macedonia is set to receive as much as £5 billion ($6.6 billion) in funding from the UK to support investment in infrastructure and other key sectors, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski told reporters in Skopje on Saturday.

Grim Outlooks Take Over Results as Tariff Disruptions Surface

One thing is clear as the first-quarter earnings season draws to a close: The uncertain outlook for the global economy is superseding better-than-feared results even as stocks rally on signs of easing trade tensions.

Kremlin Sets Conditions for Putin-Zelenskiy Meeting: Interfax

A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy could take place if the two sides come to certain agreements, Interfax reported, citing Putin’s spokesman.

Taiwan Shuts Last Nuclear Reactor as Energy Debate Heats Up

Taiwan started to shut its final nuclear reactor on Saturday as a 40-year operating license expired, in a move that could threaten the island’s energy security and climate goals.