Results for "Policy"
20 articlesUS Treasury allows sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil to lapse
The Trump administration allowed a sanctions waiver to expire that had permitted countries like India to purchase Russian seaborne oil. The story reports on the lapsing of this policy mechanism without providing substantive context on implications, reasoning, or competing perspectives.
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EU βnot very relevantβ on global stage β ex-foreign policy chief
Josep Borrell, EU's former foreign policy chief, criticizes the EU's global relevance and proposes structural reforms including creating a core group of nations and abandoning unanimity-based decision-making. The article presents Borrell's critique through RT's editorial framing.
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Adorni scandal affecting governmentβs βanti-casteβ messaging
An alleged scandal involving Adorni is reported to be damaging the Milei government's messaging on anti-caste politics, with survey data showing 80% of respondents believe the allegations are tarnishing this policy position. The article frames this as a significant political liability for the administration's stated commitments.
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The EUβs sanctions fever: From Russia to China, a crisis expands
The article frames EU sanctions as escalating from Russia to China, characterizing them as destabilizing rather than disciplinary. It uses metaphorical language suggesting uncontrolled expansion of a conflict rather than measured policy responses.
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Argentina ranks among 10 hardest countries in the world to do business in
Argentina ranks ninth globally in business complexity according to TMF Group's index, despite President Milei's deregulation efforts. The headline frames this ranking as disappointing relative to the administration's policy priorities, with the subheading emphasizing the gap between deregulation promises and actual outcomes.
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Trump policies mean Europe is βaloneβ β ex-ECB chief
Former ECB Chief Mario Draghi warns that Europe can no longer depend on the United States as its primary security guarantor due to Trump policies. The article frames this as Europe being left 'alone' in security matters, citing Draghi's assessment without detailed policy specifics or counterarguments.
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3 ways to build Hong Kongβs yacht economy beyond infrastructure
Hong Kong is positioning itself to expand its yacht tourism economy by leveraging its natural geographic advantages and recent government policy initiatives. The article outlines infrastructure development plans including new mooring facilities and cross-boundary integration within the Greater Bay Area to capitalize on marine economy opportunities.
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Chinaβs expanding industrial strategy
A US Chamber of Commerce and Rhodium Group report documents China's expanding industrial policy, which now systematically covers multiple production layers and frontier technologies including biomanufacturing and intelligent driving, extending beyond sector-specific targeting.
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Trump lauds βbiggest summitβ as Xi talks tackle trade, Iran
U.S. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping began two days of bilateral talks in Beijing, with Trump publicly praising Xi as a great leader and friend. The talks are framed as addressing trade disputes and Iran policy.
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Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil amid US oil blockade
Cuba's energy minister announced the country has completely depleted its diesel and fuel oil reserves amid US sanctions, contributing to severe rolling blackouts in Havana. The story frames this as a consequence of the US oil blockade without exploring alternative factors or Cuba's policy responses.
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Rubio: U.S. wants China to press Iran to change course in Gulf
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio is seeking to enlist China's diplomatic pressure on Iran to change its conduct in the Gulf region. The article reports on U.S. strategy to use Chinese influence as leverage in Middle East policy. No additional reporting details are provided in the excerpt.
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Trump gets rousing reception in Beijing on arrival for talks with Xi
US President Trump arrived in Beijing for diplomatic talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, receiving an official red-carpet welcome from Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. The visit will address multiple issues including Iran policy and trade negotiations.
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Trump says no need for Chinaβs help on Iran as shippers seek passage through Hormuz
Trump states he does not need China's assistance regarding Iran policy ahead of a summit with Xi Jinping, while international shipping companies seek safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details
President Trump announced that Cuba is requesting assistance and stated the U.S. will engage in talks, though he declined to provide specifics about the nature of discussions or U.S. policy direction.
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Analysis-Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins
Trump travels to China seeking diplomatic and trade wins after experiencing setbacks related to Iran policy. The article frames the visit as a recovery effort, with tariff policies positioned as a central negotiating tool in U.S.-China relations.
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UKβs Starmer says he will not walk away and vows to prove doubters wrong
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech attempting to address internal party dissent, framed as a personal commitment to overcome skepticism. The article emphasizes Starmer's defiance against doubters but provides minimal detail about the specific nature of the rebellion or substantive policy response.
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US decision on hantavirus-hit ship passengers βmay have risksβ β WHO chief
WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has criticized the US decision not to quarantine passengers from a ship with confirmed hantavirus cases, warning the policy 'may have risks.' The article presents the WHO position as cautionary without detailing the US rationale, specific risk assessments, or passenger outcomes.
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Taiwan βconfidentβ in US ties ahead of Trump visit to China
Taiwan's Foreign Minister expresses confidence in stable US-Taiwan relations despite Trump's upcoming visit to China. The statement reaffirms that Washington has committed to maintaining its current policy toward Taiwan regardless of diplomatic engagements with Beijing.
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βAre we idiots?β: Fico on EU pivot away from Russian fuel (VIDEO)
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warns that the EU's pivot away from Russian energy will result in dependence on more expensive US LNG rather than achieving true energy independence. The article frames this policy shift as potentially economically harmful, using Fico's rhetorical question 'Are we idiots?' as the headline hook.
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President to address to joint session of Nepal Parliament on Monday, to announce govtβs policy
Nepal's President will address Parliament on Monday to announce the new government's policy document, marking the first budget session under Prime Minister Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party government, which took office in March.
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