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Trump Signals Trade Talks With Canada and Mexico at World Cup Event
U.S. President Donald Trump met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday during the draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington, using the event to initiate discussions on trade and cross-border polic...
Iran Invites Lebanon's Foreign Minister for Talks on Regional Ties
Iran has invited Lebanon’s foreign minister, Youssef Raji, to visit Tehran for discussions...
Apple Hires Meta's Jennifer Newstead as New General Counsel
Apple has appointed Jennifer Newstead, currently chief legal officer at Meta Platforms and a...
Macron Joins Xi in Southwest China on Rare Leader-Level Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping met French President Emmanuel Macron in Chengdu on Friday, marking...
Alan Dye Departs Apple to Take Up Chief Design Role at Meta
Alan Dye, one of Apple’s most influential design leaders and a key figure behind several iconic...
Congo & Rwanda Affirm Trump's Peace Deal Amid Ongoing Violence
On December 4, 2025, the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda —...
Putin Arrives in India as Modi Focuses on Trade, Defence Deals
Russian President Putin arrived in New Delhi on December 4, marking his first official visit to...
Maduro Confirms Call with Trump, Signals Possible Diplomatic Opening
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday confirmed he spoke with U.S. President Donald...
Taiwan President Urges China to Prioritise Economy Over Expansion
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said China should prioritise stabilising its economy instead of pushing territorial claims, stating that Beijing’s focus should be on domestic needs rather than expansion. His remarks were made during an intervie...
Lebanese PM: Peace Must Come Before Any Economic Ties With Israel
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said a long-term peace agreement with Israel could eventually lead to diplomatic relations and economic cooperation, but stressed that such developments remain distant. Salam made the remarks in Beirut followi...
HSBC Names Brendan Nelson as New Chairman, Succeeding Mark Tucker
HSBC has confirmed that Brendan Nelson will become the bank’s new Group Chairman, succeeding Mark Tucker, who stepped down on 30 September 2025.
Xi and Macron Meet in Beijing Amid China-Europe Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on December 4, 2025, during Macron’s fourth state visit to China. The visit begins with a cultural stop at the Forbidden City, as France attempts to rebalance econo...
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