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US Sanctions Three Chilean Officials, Deepening Tensions with Boric Government

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on three Chilean officials accused of activities against US interests.

Ecuador and US Poised to Sign Trade Deal

Ecuadorian President Noboa says agreement is imminent

Former South Korean President Remains Defiant After Life Sentence for Rebellion

Yoon Suk Yeol was convicted of leading an insurrection against the government.

Trump Touts Foreign Policy in State of the Union Address

President's speech focused heavily on domestic issues but also outlined his foreign policy agenda.

Myanmar Resistance Leader Surrenders to Military After Clashes with Rival Force

The prominent leader of an independent resistance group was attacked by rivals loyal to the main opposition force.

Guinea Confirms Detention of 16 Sierra Leonean Soldiers

Authorities accuse soldiers of crossing border and raising their flag on Guinean territory.

Iran Responds to Trump Ahead of Geneva Talks Amid Major US Military Deployment

The two countries are set to hold crucial negotiations in Switzerland as tensions remain high.

Venezuela Alleges Forced Opening of Diplomatic Pouch at Panamanian Airport

The Venezuelan government denounced the incident, which it says violated diplomatic protocols.

Ukraine Envoy: US Displeased by Attacks on Russia Affecting Oil Interests

State Department voices concern over Ukrainian strikes on Russian port of Novorossiysk.

Trump Leads First Meeting of Peace Council; US Allies Distrust New Body

The former president convenes representatives from over two dozen countries in his new Peace Council initiative.

Sudanese Paramilitary Forces Kill at Least 28 in Darfur Attack

Assault targets tribal leader stronghold, medical group reports

French Foreign Minister Says US Ambassador Must Respond to Summons

Diplomatic dispute between France and US ambassador in Paris takes another turn

China Places Japanese Firms on Export Control Lists Amid Rising Tensions

The move comes as tensions continue over comments made by Japanese officials about Taiwan.

France Seeks to Limit US Ambassador Charles Kushner's Direct Access to Government

Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot requests that the US ambassador no longer have direct contact with government officials.

US Orders Non-Essential Diplomats to Leave Lebanon Amid Iran Tensions

State Department cites security concerns as relations between US and Iran remain strained.

Kim Jong Un Reelected as Leader of North Korea's Ruling Party

North Korean delegates praised Kim's nuclear arsenal during the party congress.

EU Calls on US to Respect Trade Deal After Trump Tariff Threat

The European Commission has requested "full clarity" from the United States and urged its trade partner to fulfill its commitments.

France to Summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner After Comments on Activist's Death

The French government plans to protest Trump administration remarks about the beating death of a far-right activist.