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“…defends Russian G-20 presence despite criticism from allies AI generated ATLANTA - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the US decision to include Russia in this year’s Group of 20 (G-20) meetings after criticism from the European Union and other…”

“Distaste for Russian diplomat forces US to cancel G-20 photo session Michael Crowley AI generated WASHINGTON – A US-hosted gathering of foreign ministers got off to an awkward start on Oct 30 when a planned group photo was cancelled after some diplomats…”

“…20 cooperation amid rifts over wars in Ukraine, Middle East AI generated ATLANTA, Georgia - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged fellow G-20 foreign ministers on Oct 30 to work together for greater geopolitical stability and economic prosperity, warning…”

“From Iran to trade: How the US midterms impact the rest of the world AI generated LONDON – The US Democrats’ “blue wave” of midterm election victories is already causing ripples across the rest of the world, where trade partners, strategic allies and enemies…”

“For Israel, a Democrat-controlled House and Senate may intensify congressional scrutiny of Israel's military operations in Iran as well as in Gaza and Lebanon, while threatening long-standing US support for Israel through military aid and weapons sales.”

“No free rein with Beijing China, which has struck a fragile trade truce with the US that expires in January, will be thinking of ways to use Trump’s political fragility to strengthen its hand in trade talks, analysts said.”

“US strikes key Iranian island as Trump talks up prospects of peace deal AI generated WASHINGTON – The United States launched limited strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz on Nov 3, hours after President Donald Trump signalled diplomatic…”

“Trump will have other ideas AI generated WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump’s second term has been a wild ride, but his last two years in power could be wilder still if Republicans lose control of Congress in Nov 3’s midterm elections.”

“The deepening relationship reflects Europe’s desire to collectively counterbalance the US and China, as Washington shuns long-held alliances and Beijing exerts control over supplies needed for modern technologies.”

“US signals progress in talks with Iran to avert renewed war AI generated WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Nov 2 signalled progress in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran said “intensive” exchanges were under way while offering to…”

“EU, Canada to ‘withstand shocks together’ with new alliance AI generated MONTREAL - EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa held talks with Canada’s Mark Carney in Montreal on Oct 30 to finalise a new partnership in a world dominated by the United…”

“Nations struggle for deal as UN’s COP17 nature talks go down to the wire AI generated YEREVAN - The UN biodiversity summit entered its final hours on Oct 30 with talks headed for overtime as nations disagreed over how to rescue a landmark deal to restore…”

“US releases product lists for US$30 billion China tariff deal The US released details of a plan with China to cut tariffs on about US$30 billion (S$38 billion) of imports from each country following a summit between leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.”

“Trump, Xi wrap up summit with tea and tour of US National Archives AI generated WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping drank tea at the White House on Sept 25 and visited the National Archives, capping a three-day summit that…”

“News analysis A week in diplomacy: Trump talks tough, and the world calls his bluff AI generated WASHINGTON – From his high-profile address to the UN General Assembly to his high-stakes White House summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, US President Donald…”

“US, China to set up ‘communication channel’ for AI incidents WASHINGTON - The United States and China will set up a “communication channel” for artificial intelligence (AI) incidents, the White House said on Sept 25.”

“US Treasury’s Bessent and China’s He Lifeng meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit NEW YORK - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng began talks on Sept 20, as they set the stage for possible agreements on trade, AI and other issues…”

“US, China trade teams set to huddle in New York on tariffs, AI and Iran AI generated NEW YORK – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead talks on trade and other pressure points on Sept 20 in New York ahead of next…”

“Japan, US defence chiefs agree to boost deterrence amid China clout AI generated TOKYO – Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth agreed on Oct 28 in the Philippines the importance of increased defence investment and…”

“… Mojtaba Khamenei reiterates conditions for ending war with US AI generated TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Leader reiterated his country’s conditions for ending the war with the US, amid a regional diplomatic push to avert a fresh round of fighting in the Persian…”

“Trump, the only US president to have met a North Korean leader, has been eager to jump-start talks with North Korea, but Pyongyang has shown little interest in diplomacy aimed at containing its nuclear programme.”

“Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearisation AI generated WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Oct 15 that Washington is holding talks with Moscow and Beijing aimed at denuclearising the countries with the biggest stockpiles…”

“US security commitments to Taiwan must be upheld: Republican Senator Wicker AI generated WASHINGTON – Republican US Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee chairman Roger Wicker said Washington’s security commitments to Taiwan must be upheld, following a…”

“China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech AI generated UNITED NATIONS, United States - China pushed back against the United States in its speech at the UN General Assembly on Sept 26, saying sovereignty of countries in the Gulf should be…”

“While UN delegates discuss "multilateralism" and hold panels on the world's conflicts, Trump and Xi – what the US president calls the "G2" – will talk AI, trade and defense.”

“Oil rises slightly ahead of potential US-Iran talks AI generated NEW YORK – Oil prices gained for the first time in five sessions on Sept 22 as investors awaited developments on potential US-Iran talks at the United Nations General Assembly this week after…”

“… campaign target is Biden, nearly 900 mentions and counting AI generated WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has invoked Joe Biden’s name almost 900 times in 2026, a Reuters review shows, keeping his predecessor at the centre of debate as Republicans fight…”

“…d leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and Ukraine AI generated UNITED NATIONS – World leaders gather in New York this week for the UN General Assembly, bracing for US President Donald Trump’s return to the rostrum for a second year running, with…”

“The estimated US$24.3 billion (S$30.9 billion) sale would include 48 of the military aircraft and 49 Pratt & Whitney engines along with communications equipment, spare parts and other support items, the State Department said.”

“… to give Greenland a cash boost amid Trump annexation drive AI generated NUUK, Greenland – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to unveil on Sept 7 a boost in European Union investments in Greenland and closer political ties with the…”

“A threat by US President Donald Trump to impose crippling new sanctions on Iran faces a fundamental problem: Tehran is betting he will not take the final step to break the stalemate: aggressively enforcing secondary sanctions on the countries keeping its…”

“…edges ‘economic warfare’ on Iran, prompting Tehran derision AI generated TEHRAN – US President Donald Trump pledged “economic warfare” against Iran and threatened any country that trades with it, prompting Iran to dismiss the plan on Aug 20 as a continuation…”