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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a war powers resolution by a vote of 215-208, with four Republicans joining Democrats, in an effort to limit President Trump's military actions in Iran, marking the first bipartisan push against his war strategy amid growing opposition to the ongoing conflict. #WarPowers #TrumpAdministration #USCongress

US House approves war powers resolution to rein in Trump's military actions

A must read for anyone wishing to understand the transformative generational force of US-Canada auto manufacturing integration, and what's at stake today. By the master of the topic, @ianrausten. Love the history weaved in, including archival images. https://t.co/UbxrtFPCDr #AutoManufacturing #USCanadaIntegration #MustRead #US #CA

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In response to perceived national security threats, the Trump administration has escalated pressure on Cuba through sanctions and a murder indictment against former leader Raúl Castro, prompting accusations from Havana that the U.S. is fabricating a pretext for military intervention, while Cuba asserts it does not seek conflict. #USCubaRelations #TrumpAdministration #CubaSanctions

Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?

Stephen Colbert se rozloučil se svou pořadem „Late Show“ ve velkém stylu, když v posledním díle přivítal množství slavných hostů a namísto sarkasmu vytvořil atmosféru nostalgie, zatímco debatoval o minulosti a čelil obviněním z „cancel-culture“, čímž dal televiznímu světu nezapomenutelnou chvíli na rozloučenou. #StephenColbert #LateShow #USComedy

Stephen Colbert und seine letzte Sendung: Von Sarkusmus keine Spur
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te about potential arms sales, marking a significant departure from decades of diplomatic protocol, which has historically seen direct communication between U.S. and Taiwanese leaders discouraged since 1979, amidst rising tensions with China over Taiwan's sovereignty. #Taiwan #USChinaRelations #ArmsSales

Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol

Raúl Castro, the former Cuban president and brother of Fidel Castro, remains a significant figure in Cuba's political landscape at 94, facing renewed scrutiny after a US indictment related to the 1996 downing of aircraft linked to the anti-Castro group Brothers to the Rescue and navigating the pressures stemming from the Trump administration's policies against the Cuban regime. #RaúlCastro #CubanRevolution #USCubaRelations

Who is Raúl Castro: the man who inherited the revolution and still shapes Cuba under pressure
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The BBC reports from Havana on the U.S. announcement of criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for conspiracy related to the 1996 downing of two planes, leading Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel to label the charges as a politically motivated maneuver without legal basis. #RaulCastro #Cuba #USCharges

Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro

RT @RapidResponse47: .@SecMullinDHS introduces @POTUS at the @USCGAcademy: "You're our first line of defense to protecting the homeland, an… #HomelandSecurity #USCGAcademy #NationalDefense #US

RT @RapidResponse47: .@SecMullinDHS says @POTUS was bragging about the heroes of the @USCG on the plane ride over: "For me to stand in fr… #USCG #POTUS #Heroes #US

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The U.S. has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes belonging to the Cuban American group Brothers to the Rescue, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals, amidst escalating tensions and sanctions between the U.S. and Cuba. #RaulCastro #Cuba #USCharges

US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

(TR) Davie Defense announced the signing of a contract worth $3.5 billion with the US Coast Guard (USCG) for the construction and delivery of five Arctic Security Cutters (ASC) – a new class of Arctic icebreakers. Two vessels will be built at the affiliated shipyard Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, and

After more than a year of escalating trade tensions, the US and China have announced plans to reduce tariffs on goods worth tens of billions of dollars, although analysts caution that the economic impact may be limited. #TradeWar #TariffReduction #USChinaRelations

After over a year of tit-for-tat, the US and China could slash sky-high tariffs

RT @JavierBlas: Chinese President Xi steps up his warnings toward Washington — and Tehran. “A comprehensive ceasefire is imperative, restar… #XiJinping #Ceasefire #USChinaRelations #CN #US #IR

RT @allenanalysis: Five days ago, US Customs and Border Protection began processing $35 billion in tariff refunds to importing companies.… #TariffRefunds #USCustoms #TradePolicy #US

RT @JohnSimpsonNews: The Financial Times reports that during his talks with Xi Jinping Donald Trump floated the idea that the US, China and… #Trump #XiJinping #USChinaRelations #US #CN

RT @FT: FT Exclusive: During his summit with the Chinese president last week, Trump also suggested that the US, China and Russia should co-… #USChinaRelations #Trump #Geopolitics #US #CN #RU

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In response to Donald Trump's warning to Taiwan against pursuing independence, Taiwanese officials clarified that they do not feel the need for a formal declaration of independence, as most citizens prefer to maintain the current status quo, which allows them to assert their sovereignty without provoking Beijing's red line on the issue. #TaiwanIndependence #USChinaRelations #TaiwanSovereignty

Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te affirmed that the island will maintain its sovereignty and avoid provoking conflict, following a high-stakes meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping where they discussed Taiwan's independence, while emphasizing the importance of continued U.S. arms sales to Taiwan for regional peace and stability. #TaiwanSovereignty #USChinaRelations #RegionalStability

Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
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Taiwan has reaffirmed its status as a sovereign and independent nation, despite US President Donald Trump's warning against a formal declaration of independence following his discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while also emphasizing its commitment to maintaining the current status quo with China. #TaiwanIndependence #USChinaRelations #Sovereignty

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

President Trump and President Xi concluded their summit with claims of progress in stabilizing US-China relations and reaching significant trade deals, despite ongoing tensions and differences over issues such as Taiwan and the Iran conflict. #USChinaRelations #TrumpXiSummit #BilateralNegotiations

Trump and Xi wrap up summit claiming progress in stabilising ties but differences remain