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US and China Open Bilateral Trade Talks in Paris Ahead of High-Level Summit

US and China held crucial trade talks in Paris ahead of President Trump's upcoming summit with Xi Jinping.

International Business Times · Mar 16

US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit

China's official news agency Xinhua reports that representatives from Beijing and Washington have begun their economic and trade talks in Paris

The Independent UK · Mar 15

The Sixth Finger Theory: Why A Video Glitch Convinced The World Benjamin Netanyahu Was Dead

A video of Benjamin Netanyahu addressing Israelis about the conflict with Iran has spawned wild claims that the Israeli prime minister is dead, after viewers insisted a 'sixth finger' proved the footage was AI-generated.

International Business Times UK · Mar 15

‘The president wants you right away’: Treasury secretary Scott Bessent pulled from live broadcast; viewers say his voice was ‘shaken’ — watch

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was unexpectedly summoned by Donald Trump during a live Sky News interview. He returned nearly two hours later, dismissing claims of presidential stress and asserting confidence in the administration's handling of the Iranian mission.

The Times of India · Mar 13

Hormuz miscalculation? Trump sideswiped by Iran's closure of Strait

Washington underestimated Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, causing global oil market jitters. Despite planning, economic fallout wasn't fully accounted for, leaving the US scrambling. While officials claim preparedness, limited options and high risks for naval escorts are evident. Iran signals the strait's closure remains a pressure tool.

The Times of India · Mar 13

Oil prices teeter above 100 dollars as US temporarily loosens Russian sanctions

Washington is temporarily allowing ‘permit countries’ to purchase Russian oil already in transit.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

US expands Russian oil waiver to all buyers in bid to tame prices

The US has expanded a temporary sanctions waiver on the purchase of stranded Russian oil from India alone to all countries worldwide as part of ongoing efforts to ease pressure on global energy prices.

Euronews · Mar 13

Newsletter: Iranian Ambassador does not rule out strikes on military targets in Europe

Also in this newsletter: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks to Euronews, and EU ambassadors to seek to renew sanctions on Russia.

Euronews · Mar 13

Europe rebukes US for temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil

German chancellor says decision is wrong and that pressure on Putin over Ukraine war should be increased

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13

Ship escorts to start in Strait of Hormuz "soon," Trump officials say

Scott Bessent made the comments to Sky News as he confirmed the war had cost the U.S. $11 billion thus far.

Axios · Mar 13