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Cuba Says US Contacts Aren’t Negotiations
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— Oct 5, 2026
Cuba's top Washington diplomat told Reuters on Oct. 5, 2026 the US and Cuba have communication channels but no formal negotiations, disputing Trump's claim Rubio was deep into talks.
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Nicole Hardy
Having open channels is smart but it won't solve much without real negotiations on the table.
Trump and first lady join Chinese president for Washington site visit
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— Sep 25, 2026
The clip shows President Trump and the First Lady participating in a site visit with the President of China and Madame Peng in Washington, DC. This diplomatic engagement between the leaders is drawing attention as a notable moment in US-Chi
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Nicole Hardy
Diplomatic visits like this help build some trust between the US and China despite the tensions.
Two U.S. Officials Injured in Eswatini Shooting
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— Sep 15, 2026
Two U.S. government officials were accidentally shot and injured by Eswatini's defence force during an anti-smuggling operation, with investigations ongoing and diplomatic coordination underway between the two countries. Eswatini says its longstanding relationship with Washington remains in focus, noting past cooperation on deportations as it reviews the incident.
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Nicole Hardy
Investigations will help, but incidents like this make me wonder if joint operations need stricter rules of engagement from the start.
Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Hormuz Proposal
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— Sep 21, 2026
Iran has refused to give up control of the Strait of Hormuz as the United States presses for a deal, with high-level talks at the UN offering a diplomatic channel amid escalating threats and a prolonged standoff. Tanker strikes and sharply reduced shipping have kept oil flows disrupted, pushing up global crude and U.S. gasoline prices, while Washington also tightens sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 2h
Taliban Seeks U.S. Return, Embassy Remains Closed
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— Sep 18, 2026
Five years after the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, the Taliban are seeking diplomatic engagement and an embassy, but Washington remains reluctant to recognize the government while regional powers including Turkey, Qatar and Pakistan push for talks amid security concerns like the TTP. At the same time, the regime is pursuing a UN-backed opium-ban effort that has dramatically reduced cultivation, a shift noted by UNODC, even as families of Afghanistan’s victims await justice five years on.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Trump Hails ‘New Path’ As Congo And Rwanda Sign Washington Peace Deal
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— Dec 4, 2025
A high-stakes diplomatic moment unfolded in Washington on Thursday as President Donald Trump brought together the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for the signing of an agreement aimed at easing…
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North Korea Says No Need to Sit Down With US for Talks
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— Jul 4, 2020
North Korea does not feel the need to have talks with the United States, which would be nothing more than “a political tool” for Washington, a senior North Korean diplomat said on Saturday, ahead of a U.S. envoy’s visit…
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As Iran Toughens Stance, Hopes for Nuclear Thaw Before June Diminish
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— Mar 25, 2021
The odds of Washington and Tehran making progress to revive the 2015 nuclear deal before Iran’s June elections have dwindled after Iran opted to take a tougher stance before returning to talks, diplomats and officials…
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US Strikes Iran As Top Negotiators Search For War Off-Ramp
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— May 26, 2026
The U.S. launched new strikes against Iranian targets as diplomats from Washington and Tehran arrived in Qatar for negotiations to end the war, Reuters reported. Explosions were heard near a key port and logistics hub…
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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‘Restoring Dialogue’: Russian Official Negotiated In US For First Time In Years
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— Apr 3, 2025
A Russian envoy met with Trump administration officials in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, marking the first time in years a Russian has visited America on a diplomatic mission. Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir…
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Secretary of State Blinken Rejects Looming ‘Cold War’ With China As Biden Pushes for Multilateralism
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— May 13, 2021
Secretary of State Antony Blinken refused to characterize the increasingly sour geopolitical relationship between Washington and Beijing as a “new Cold War” last week amid the United States’ intensified diplomatic…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Anti-Israel Activists Dump Maggots, Crickets In Hotel Hosting Netanyahu
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— Jul 24, 2024
Anti-Israel protesters released insects inside Washington, D.C.’s, historic Watergate Hotel on Tuesday night in an attempt to disrupt the Israeli diplomatic delegation lodging there, a hotel spokesperson confirmed to…
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Iran, Russia And China Stage Show Of Force Near US Warships As Nuclear Talks Wrap
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— Feb 17, 2026
Iran has been joined by Russia and China in deploying naval vessels for a joint live-fire exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening regional tensions even as negotiators from Washington and Tehran met for diplomatic…
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‘We’re Really, Really Close’: Freed Gaza Hostages, Relatives Have High Hopes For Trump’s Peace Plan
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— Oct 7, 2025
WASHINGTON — As diplomats met in Egypt on Tuesday to decide the Middle East’s future, civilians kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, and relatives of those in captivity gathered at the Kennedy Center to express optimism…
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
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US-Iran Nuke Talks Back On After Last-Minute Battle Over Venue: ‘We Are Very Skeptical’
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— Feb 4, 2026
The U.S. on Wednesday initially rejected a last-minute demand from Iran to move and reshape scheduled diplomatic talks slated for Friday, two American officials told Axios. Washington and Tehran had originally agreed to…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Pentagon explores Cuban military options, CBS reports
World
— Jul 15, 2026
U.S. military planners have explored possible actions against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault by the 101st Airborne, but officials say these are planning exercises with no decision by the Trump administration; Washington is meanwhile increasing political, economic, and diplomatic pressure on the Cuban regime, tightening sanctions on GAESA and state entities.
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US-Iran Pause Persists as Talks Resume
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— Jul 25, 2026
President Donald Trump halted the ongoing 13-day campaign of airstrikes against Iran to pursue diplomatic space, while keeping the option to resume or escalate if needed as Washington weighs its next moves. Reports also note that the pause comes amid renewed talks with Iran and regional negotiations, with the administration divided over whether to retaliate in response to incidents such as the downing of a U.S. drone, and the military remaining ready to act if diplomacy falters.
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Syria, Israel security talks expected to resume
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— Aug 23, 2026
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says security talks with Israel should resume soon, but Damascus remains deeply mistrustful and insists Israel must halt attacks and respect Syria’s security concerns as talks frozen after the Iran war and an airbase strike, with earlier progress suggesting both sides had agreed on many elements of a security framework. He urged Israel to seize a historic diplomatic opportunity while Washington continues to press for a brokered security arrangement and gradual steps toward de-escalation and trust-building along the border.
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