Briefing: Trump-Xi summit on hold until Iran conflict ends, people briefed say
Strategic angle: The anticipated summit between Trump and Xi is postponed due to ongoing tensions in Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
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Briefing: Germany news: Merz to call Trump amid Hormuz standoff
Strategic angle: The US president has ramped up pressure on European NATO partners to help patrol the Strait of Hormuz.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Egypt intensifies diplomacy as Iran war reshapes regional tensions
Strategic angle: Egypt’s recent outreach comes as countries across the region try to contain the fallout from the war, with Gulf states under attack and leaders trying to avoid a wider conflict.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
France's FM to visit Lebanon in show of 'support and solidarity' amid Middle East war
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will visit Lebanon to express solidarity with the Lebanese people amid ongoing conflict.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: All the highlights from STAT’s Breakthrough Summit East
Strategic angle: In today's Morning Rounds newsletter, the highlights from #STATBreakthrough, a ruling against Kennedy’s gender-affirming care declaration, and more.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: 'Online diplomacy': How Trump narrates war in Iran on Truth Social
Strategic angle: Donald Trump is using Truth Social to defend his actions in Iran and criticize his opponents.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Europe must end diplomacy and push for change in Iran, says Israeli UN ambassador
Strategic angle: Israel has called for an end to European diplomacy in Iran, urging a firmer hand alongside the US to force regime change in Tehran as the conflict rages on.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Iran War and Druzhba Dispute to Dominate EU Leaders’ Summit
Strategic angle: Key discussions at the upcoming summit will focus on the ongoing Iran conflict and the Druzhba pipeline issues.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Japan, U.S. To Agree On Joint Development Of Rare Earth Elements, Lithium, Copper At Summit Meeting This Week
Nikkei reports on the upcoming agreement between Japan and the U.S. regarding critical minerals.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Trump slams NATO allies for not joining Iran war effort, says U.S. never needed their help
Strategic angle: Trump criticizes NATO as a 'one way street' in light of the Iran conflict.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Nuclear Energy Summit Signals Long-Term Demand Growth
Global Nuclear Policy Coordination and Uranium Market Expectations
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Trump-Xi China summit may be delayed if Trump wants to stay in Washington for Iran war: Bessent
Trump's visit, scheduled for March 31-April 2, would be the first for a U.S. president since he went to the country in 2017.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help
Strategic angle: Trump's approach to Iran raises concerns as he seeks assistance from China and other nations.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: US Treasury chief calls Paris talks with China 'very good' before Trump-Xi summit
Strategic angle: High-level US and Chinese officials have wrapped up two days of economic discussions in Paris, with the US Treasury head describing the sessions as productive ahead of President Trump's visit to China.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: ‘Europeans have been incredibly supportive,' UAE foreign minister tells Euronews
Strategic angle: UAE emphasizes the importance of European support amid ongoing regional tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S. pressures China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
Strategic angle: The remarks came as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Paris, paving the way for the summit scheduled for late March.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Trump’s Iran Strategy: Former US State Department official Jennifer Gavito speaks to France 24
Strategic angle: An insightful discussion on Washington's strategy in the current conflict with insights from former diplomat Jennifer Gavito.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Cuban president confirms talks with Trump officials amid US blockade
Negotiations aimed to ‘find solutions to the bilateral differences’ between the countries.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Global Baku Forum Day Two: Sharply contrasting views on Iran war as hardship spreads
Strategic angle: Diplomatic solutions are urgently needed as the crisis deepens, according to former European Commission President Romano Prodi.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Warren calls on State Department to provide more aid to Americans stuck in Middle East
Strategic angle: The State Department reported that 36,000 Americans have returned to the U.S. following the outbreak of war with Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 12