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​Members of US and Russian delegations, led by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin, attend a meeting in Moscow, Russia, on April 25, 2025.
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Putin and Zelensky’s diplomatic dance

Ukraine wants to keep the United States interested, while Russia wants them out.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr review the honour guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China January 4, 2023
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Can a hotline prevent war in South China Sea?

I know when that hotline bling, that can only mean one thing: Beijing and Manila are beefing over uninhabitable rocks again.

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida poses with U.S President Joe Biden as they are on the way to state dinner in Washington DC, U.S, on April 10, 2024.
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Biden and Kishida bromance is meant to make Xi sweat

The White House showered Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with gifts and honors during his state visit starting Wednesday, but the friendly display is aimed just as much at Beijing as it is Tokyo.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US. President Joe Biden walk to the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC.
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Despite big US trip, Philippine leader still walks a Chinese tightrope

Bongbong's trip comes at what is being billed as an inflection point in US-Philippine ties over ... China.

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World leaders: Thanks for nothing!

They have much to be thankful for this year — or maybe not. Here's a partial list.

What We're Watching: Bombshell UK news, China-Philippines ties, Chilean constitution draft, G20 meeting
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What We're Watching: Bombshell UK news, China-Philippines ties, Chilean constitution draft, G20 meeting

Britain’s bombshell resignations, Marcos 2.0’s China puzzle, Chileans to vote on new constitution, trouble in paradise at the G20

What We're Watching: Marcos inauguration, Indian religious tensions, risotto shortage
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What We're Watching: Marcos inauguration, Indian religious tensions, risotto shortage

Marcos 2.0 deals with Philippine media, religious tensions put Indian state on high alert, risotto lovers may want to stock up

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s win, corruption and kleptocracy in the Philippines
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s win, corruption and kleptocracy in the Philippines

With Marcos Jr. about to win the presidency, how will his leadership change the Philippines? Sri Lanka's prime minister resigned. Will its president be next? Is Sinn Féin's victory a sign that a united Ireland is closer? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.