Keywords: Negotiations


Kremlin rejects Kaja Kallas as potential EU negotiator with Russia

The Kremlin warned Sunday that European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas should avoid taking any role in future negotiations with Moscow, signaling that Russia considers her unsuitable for diplomatic talks as European leaders intensify discussions over possible direct engagement with the Kremlin......

Long Island Rail Road strike disrupts New York’s busiest commuter line

Thousands of workers at the Long Island Rail Road launched a major strike on Saturday after negotiations over wages failed, bringing the busiest commuter rail network in the United States to a standstill. The strike involves approximately 3,500 employees represented by several labor unions and marks......

India-UK trade deal faces steel dispute before implementation

India’s long-awaited free trade agreement with the United Kingdom has encountered new challenges ahead of its expected implementation, following recent British measures aimed at tightening steel import regulations. Indian Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that both countries are close to finalizing......

Serbia prepares final proposal on NIS takeover by Hungary’s MOL

Serbia is preparing to submit its final proposal regarding the possible takeover of the oil company NIS by the Hungarian energy group MOL Group, according to statements from Serbian energy officials. The negotiations concern NIS, the operator of Serbia’s only oil refinery and one of the country’s......

China and United States to hold trade talks in South Korea ahead of leaders’ summit

Trade delegations from China and the United States are set to meet in South Korea next week for high-level economic discussions, according to Chinese state media. The talks will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday and will focus on mutual trade issues between the two largest economies in the world,......

Brazil’s Lula visits Washington in bid to ease trade tensions with Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is visiting Washington in an effort to strengthen diplomatic ties with U.S. President Donald Trump and prevent the introduction of new trade tariffs that could affect Brazilian exports. The meeting at the White House comes at a sensitive moment in......

GITEX Africa 2026 attracts $350 billion in assets in Morocco

GITEX Africa 2026 has drawn investors managing more than $350 billion in assets, reinforcing Morocco’s position as a growing digital investment hub in the region. The event brought together global stakeholders in technology and finance at a time of expanding competition over digital infrastructure......

Taiwan tops Beijing’s agenda for Trump-Xi summit

Taiwan is expected to become a central issue in the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting once again the deep strategic tensions between Washington and Beijing. For China, Taiwan remains a core national interest, while the United States continues......

Allies fear rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire

European allies are increasingly concerned that a rapid attempt by the United States to secure a preliminary agreement with Iran on its nuclear programme could create more problems than it resolves, according to diplomats familiar with the negotiations. The worry is that Washington may prioritize speed......