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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says tariffs on China will remain at current levels as talks between President Trump and Xi approach

Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Beijing to press for a more balanced commercial relationship, asking Chinese firms to invest in Germany while warning about unfair trade practices

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used recent public platforms to promote deeper cooperation, while Netanyahu’s proposed ‘hexagon’ of partners raises questions about feasibility and regional consequences

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi used his historic Knesset speech to affirm strong India‑Israel ties, defend Israel’s response to October 7 and outline cooperation on defence, AI and investment amid global scrutiny over Gaza

Jamieson Greer says tariffs will be part of any agreement with the Trump administration, even during the CUSMA renewal; Canadian ministers outline responses and strategies

President Trump used a disciplined state of the union to highlight achievements, attack opponents, and reaffirm a strict immigration agenda tied to a White House proclamation for National Angel Family Day.

President Trump’s State of the Union emphasized the economy, immigration and a new voting bill while drawing sharp criticism from voting rights advocates and fact-checkers

President Trump used the Feb. 24, 2026 State of the Union to tout a booming economy, assail Democrats over elections and immigration, and outline pressure on Iran while prompting protests and boycotts

President Trump delivered a combative State of the Union portraying the nation as safe and winning; Democrats chose Abigail Spanberger for the main rebuttal and Alex Padilla for the Spanish response, while some members skipped the address in protest

Former U.K. ambassador Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after material allegedly showed he passed sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein; the arrest follows related action involving a member of the royal family

President Trump used a historic, nearly two‑hour state of the union to tout his administration’s economic record, press for tougher immigration measures and assail Democrats while offering limited detail on foreign policy

As the conflict endures, both Ukraine and Russia have adapted: children are learning combat skills, frontline technology evolves, and diplomacy struggles to keep pace

Hungary’s decision to veto a major EU loan and a sanctions package has ignited criticism from EU leaders, raised questions about the bloc’s unanimous voting rules and centered on a dispute tied to the Druzhba pipeline

Senator Marco Rubio’s Caribbean trip underscores a regional focus as the White House signals concern over Iran and domestic political and economic disputes deepen

President Trump delivered a lengthy State of the Union on Feb 24, 2026, emphasizing economic gains, confronting Iran’s ambitions, and highlighting U.S. actions in Venezuela as he seeks to change political momentum