Why are many Western leaders visiting China?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Beijing, saying he wants to reset ties.

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Ecuador hikes tariffs on Colombian imports to 50 percent starting March 1

The new announcement from Quito follows an initial 30 percent tariff imposed by the Andean nation in early February.

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Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley kill Syrian teenager

One killed and 29 others wounded in latest Israeli attack in violation of ceasefire.

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Family of UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions

Albanese, a supporter of Palestinian rights, has faced US sanctions since July over her criticism of Israel.

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Columbia University says US immigration agents lied to detain student

Administrators say agents 'made misrepresentations', claimed missing person search to detain woman at school building.

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Iranian foreign minister says US, Iran moving closer to deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US and Iran have moved closer to reaching an agreement.

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Columbia University students protest ICE arrest at university housing

Protesters gathered at Columbia University after Department of Homeland Security agents detained a student on campus.

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US-Iran talks conclude with claims of progress but few details

Technical discussions to continue in Vienna, but unclear whether differences can be resolved to avoid war.

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US government asks Supreme Court to allow deportation of Syrian migrants

Trump has pushed to strip migrants of Temporary Protected Status, arguing that their countries are no longer unsafe.

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Kenyan man charged with duping people to fight for Russia in Ukraine war

Kenya's director of public prosecutions office says Festus Omwamba is accused of human trafficking.

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After State of the Union, Trump’s agenda faces new political reality

US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach.

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Journalists demand Israel end Gaza entry ban

The Foreign Press Association of Israel and the Palestinian Territories is demanding Israel let journalists into Gaza.

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How US economic warfare pushed Cuba to humanitarian collapse

The US has eased its fuel embargo on Cuba, after sanctions helped pushed the country to what the UN calls “humanitarian

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International doctors forced to leave Gaza over Israeli demands

Seventeen aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court after the government moved to ban 37 NGOs in Gaza.

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Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify at US House Epstein hearing

The former secretary of state accused the Republican-led panel of seeking to protect political allies in probe.

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India and Israel pledge to boost cooperation on trade, defence

Narendra Modi's visit to Israel has drawn criticism at home amid tensions over Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.

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Blood tech: UK’s use of Israeli spyware that helps underpin a genocide

Despite its public objections to Israel's actions, the UK is buying spyware developed and tested on Palestinians.

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Afghanistan says it launches attacks against Pakistan

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India beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs to chase T20 World Cup semifinal spot

India knocked out a defiant Zimbabwe in a high-scoring match in Chennai to keep alive their chances of making the semis.

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Trump U-turn: Is Venezuelan oil really available to Cuba again?

The US says it will licence entities to sell the oil to Cuba except those linked to the Cuban government and military.

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