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Politics · United StatesRodney Mims Cook Jr met Kremlin officials at St Petersburg forum in June 2026
Rodney Mims Cook Jr, who oversees the expansion of the White House ballroom, met Kremlin officials including Anton Kobyakov during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in June 2026. The U.S. State Department said it was unaware of the delegation, while the White House stated it continues to seek a constructive role in peace talks.
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Politics · IndiaModi and Vance discuss India-US strategic partnership in 8 August call
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. Vice President JD Vance spoke by phone on 8 August 2026, discussing trade, defence, technology, and energy cooperation under the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Modi congratulated Vance on the birth of his son, and the call occurred amid U.S. lawmaker criticism of India’s proposed FCRA amendments.
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Politics · Asia-PacificAnutin urges cautious Myanmar engagement ahead of Jakarta talks
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urged 'calibrated re-engagement' with Myanmar during a speech at ASEAN headquarters in Jakarta, ahead of a scheduled meeting with junta leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing. No left-rated outlet covered the story.
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Trump announces Iran talks to start Monday as Gulf allies urge restraint
US President Donald Trump said new talks to wind down the war in Iran will begin on Monday, citing requests from Gulf allies to hold off on military strikes. Iranian state media stated Tehran is not currently involved in the discussions.
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