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Bulgaria requests US visa-free travel for its citizens, says prime minister

The Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, has stated that he raised the issue of visa-free travel for Bulgarian citizens during a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. The discussion comes as Sofia continues efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with Washington and secure easier......

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty amid uncertainty over US support

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that the future of Taiwan “cannot be decided by external forces,” reaffirming his government’s commitment to defending the island’s sovereignty and democratic system during remarks marking the second anniversary of his inauguration.......

Iran says Khamenei suffered only minor injuries in airstrikes

Iranian officials have publicly downplayed the injuries suffered by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei during the February 28 airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel, insisting his wounds were minor despite months of international reports describing him as seriously injured and absent from......

Cuba defends its “Legitimate” right to respond to possible US aggression

Tensions between Cuba and the United States have intensified after Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel defended his country’s “legitimate” right to respond to any potential military aggression from Washington. In recent statements published on social media, Díaz-Canel argued......

Pakistan delivers new Iran peace proposal as US talks stall

Pakistan has delivered a revised Iranian peace proposal to the United States in an effort to restart stalled negotiations over the Middle East conflict. The move comes as diplomatic channels between Tehran and Washington remain gridlocked, with both sides accused of repeatedly shifting their conditions......

Trump and South Korea’s Lee discuss outcome of U.S.-China summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Sunday to discuss the results of the recent U.S.-China summit, according to the South Korean presidential office. During the call, President Trump reportedly briefed President Lee on his talks with Chinese......

US lawmakers criticize Pentagon over halted Poland troop deployment

US legislators from both major political parties have expressed strong criticism toward the Pentagon after it suspended a planned rotation of American troops to Poland, a key NATO member bordering Ukraine. According to media reports, the decision stopped the scheduled deployment of approximately 4,000......

Taiwan says its security cannot be used as a bargaining tool

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has declared that the island’s security and stability cannot become part of political bargaining, amid renewed international debate over relations between China and the United States. In a public statement, Lai emphasized that peace in the Taiwan Strait is essential......

Kuwait Emir reaffirms continued support for Lebanon and its people

The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has reaffirmed his country’s “continuous support for Lebanon and its people,” particularly during the current difficult period, according to an official statement from the Lebanese presidency. The remarks were made during......

Venezuela expels Maduro Ally Alex Saab to the United States

The government of Venezuela has announced the expulsion of businessman Alex Saab to the United States, according to an official statement released by migration authorities. Saab, a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro, has long been considered a key intermediary in Venezuela’s international......

Brazil’s Lula seeks stronger relationship with Trump, Washington post reports

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed interest in strengthening his personal and diplomatic relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to an interview published by the Washington Post. Lula said that closer ties with the U.S. leader could help attract American......

Trump returns from China with stability and strategic stalemate

U.S. President Donald Trump returned from his latest visit to China after high-level discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping that resulted in limited economic agreements but no major diplomatic breakthrough. The summit, held in Beijing, reflected a calmer atmosphere between the world’s two......

Vladimir Putin to visit China days after Donald Trump’s trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit China on May 19 and 20 for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to an announcement from the Kremlin. The visit comes only a few days after U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to China, highlighting the growing diplomatic......

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