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North Korea's Kim shuns South but could 'get along' with US

North Korea's Kim shuns South but could 'get along' with US

Kim Jong Un said North Korea could "get along" with Washington if it accepted Pyongyang's nuclear status, state media said Thursday, but has dashed any hopes of mended ties with "deceptive" neighbour Seoul. Washington and Seoul have mounted a renewed push for high-level

US presses missile issue as new Iran talks to open in Geneva

US presses missile issue as new Iran talks to open in Geneva

The United States and Iran are set to hold indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday aiming to strike a deal to avert fresh conflict and bring an end to weeks of threats. The new round of negotiations in Geneva comes after the US carried out a massive military build-up

US eases Cuba oil embargo but demands 'dramatic' change

US eases Cuba oil embargo but demands 'dramatic' change

The United States on Wednesday eased an oil embargo on Cuba but Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the island to change "dramatically," saying the communist government had only itself to blame for a historic economic crisis. Rubio, a Cuban-American and lifelong critic of Havana'

Deal or no deal: What's the state of Trump's tariffs?

Deal or no deal: What's the state of Trump's tariffs?

US President Donald Trump's push to reimpose tariffs after his Supreme Court setback has raised questions about his trade deals and future plans, while fueling a rush for refunds. Here is the state of play as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda: - Where do his tariffs stand?

Iran negotiators arrive in Geneva for high-stakes US talks

Iran negotiators arrive in Geneva for high-stakes US talks

An Iranian delegation headed by its top diplomat arrived in Geneva on Wednesday for talks with the US, as the Islamic republic's president struck an upbeat tone about the prospect of a negotiated agreement to avert fresh conflict. Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened strikes if Iran fails to

Vance warns Iran to take US threats 'seriously'

Vance warns Iran to take US threats 'seriously'

US Vice President JD Vance told Iran on Wednesday to take Washington's threats of military action "seriously," a day after President Donald Trump appeared to build the case for war in his State of the Union address. As US forces mass in the Middle East, Trump

Paris says US envoy pledges not to 'interfere' in France affairs

Paris says US envoy pledges not to 'interfere' in France affairs

The United States and France on Tuesday sought to smooth over a diplomatic row after Washington's ambassador failed to turn up for a dressing down from France's foreign minister over comments about the killing of a young far-right activist. Charles Kushner had been summoned to