diplomatic negotiations
Lula and Trump's Diplomatic Breakthrough: Brazilian President Seeks Tariff Removal in First Official Call
Oct 07, 2025 01:27 am CST
Brazilian President Lula da Silva and US President Donald Trump held their first official phone conversation, discussing trade tariffs and sanctions. During the 30-minute "friendly" call, Lula requested the removal of punitive tariffs on Brazilian products and both leaders expressed interest in meeting face-to-face soon, signaling a potential thaw in recently strained US-Brazil relations.
US Secretary Rubio Calls Hamas "Killers and Terrorists" While Trump Advances Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations
Oct 06, 2025 10:07 am CST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes the terrorist nature of Hamas while highlighting President Trump's coalition with Arab nations to resolve the Gaza conflict. Trump reports significant progress in negotiations for hostage release and lasting Middle East peace, with technical teams meeting in Egypt to finalize details of what could be a historic ceasefire agreement.
120 Iranian Nationals Facing Deportation From US Under Trump Administration's Immigration Enforcement
Sep 30, 2025 06:32 pm CST
Iran announces 120 citizens will be returning home this week as part of a rare deportation agreement between the US and Iran. The deportations are part of a broader plan to remove approximately 400 Iranians from the United States, most for illegal entry, marking a significant escalation in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies even toward countries with concerning human rights records.
UN Sanctions Return Against Iran After Nuclear Negotiations Fail: Global Economic Implications
Sep 28, 2025 10:00 am CST
Comprehensive UN sanctions against Iran have been reinstated after a decade following failed nuclear negotiations with Western powers, triggering significant economic concerns as the Iranian currency hits record lows. While US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges immediate implementation, European leaders maintain openness to diplomacy despite Russia's refusal to recognize the sanctions' validity. The measures target Iran's nuclear and missile programs amid ongoing regional tensions.
UN Security Council Rejects Russia and China's Bid to Delay Iran Nuclear Sanctions Reimposition
Sep 27, 2025 09:42 am CST
The UN Security Council has rejected Russia and China's final attempt to delay reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. With the 30-day deadline expiring Saturday, European-triggered sanctions will freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals, and penalize ballistic missile development, further straining Iran-West relations despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and IAEA inspector presence in the country.
Iranian President Claims Trump Administration Lacked Sincerity in Nuclear Negotiations
Sep 27, 2025 09:29 am CST
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticized the Trump administration for its perceived insincerity in nuclear negotiations, highlighting a significant "wall of mistrust" between the two nations. Speaking to reporters at the UN General Assembly, Pezeshkian noted that despite reaching multiple understandings, the United States never took these diplomatic efforts seriously, particularly in talks preceding an Israeli military strike.
US, Israeli Attacks Inflicted 'Grievous Blow' On Global Trust: Iran At UN
Sep 25, 2025 01:06 am CST
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took the stage at the UN on Wednesday to blast Israeli and US attacks in June as inflicting "a grievous blow upon international trust and the very prospect of peace in the region."
Opinion | Bangladesh Can't Wish Away Its Dependence On India, Even If It Wants To
Sep 02, 2025 07:44 pm CST
While Pakistan may continue to appeal through symbolic gestures to Bangladeshi identity and play up shared Islamic orientation, India offers tangible developmental dividends that Dhaka requires.
Opinion | 'TACO' Routine, And Other Explanations For Trump's Great India Meltdown
Jul 31, 2025 08:44 pm CST
Trump had already pushed the initial deadline for the tariffs from July to August, and another extension would further entrench the belief in the 'TACO' - 'Trump Always Chickens Out' - theory.