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France to revoke US envoy's govt access after summons no-show

France to revoke US envoy's govt access after summons no-show

France moved on Monday to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist. The move is the latest instance of diplomatic friction between Paris and the United States under President Donald Trump,

Panama wrests control of canal ports from Hong Kong group

Panama wrests control of canal ports from Hong Kong group

Panamanian authorities have taken control of two ports on the Panama Canal from CK Hutchison after the Hong Kong-based conglomerate's concession was annulled amid a row between the United States and China. CK Hutchison objected Tuesday to the takeover, which it called "unlawful" and said

Venezuela says exiles welcome to return following mass amnesty

Venezuela says exiles welcome to return following mass amnesty

Interim president Delcy Rodriguez promised Monday that Venezuelans in exile would be welcomed back with open arms following a new amnesty law passed after the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, as authorities continued to slowly release prisoners. "I am telling you: the doors of Venezuela, the arms of the

Canada PM to push trade, rebuild fractured ties in India trip

Canada PM to push trade, rebuild fractured ties in India trip

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to India this week pushing to double trade and mend fractured ties, his first stop on an Asia-Pacific tour that also includes Australia and Japan as he seeks to reduce reliance on the United States. Carney has said that the US-led global

Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report

Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report

While Russian oil exports dropped last year, Russia is still exporting higher volumes than before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, researchers said Tuesday, calling for stricter sanctions enforcement. The volume of Russian crude oil exports remained six percent above pre-invasion levels in the fourth year of the war,

Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks

Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks

President Donald Trump on Monday denied reports that the top US military officer had flagged the risks of a major operation against Iran, saying Washington would "easily" beat Tehran in any war. US media reported that General Dan Caine, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, had

US stocks tumble on tariff fog, worries over AI

US stocks tumble on tariff fog, worries over AI

Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower on Monday following an ugly session dogged by worries over US tariff uncertainty and the potential hit to legacy companies by artificial intelligence. On Friday, US stocks had taken in stride a Supreme Court ruling blocking many of US President Donald Trump's