US President Donald Trump has softened his stance on Ukraine, echoing Russia's demands for territorial withdrawal and disarmament in exchange for peace. In a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump decided not to impose new sanctions on Moscow, despite Ukrainian officials describing the Russian conditions as unrealistic.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/973335-the-largest-such-operation-since-the-beginning-of-the-war-ukraine-and-russia-freed-the-first-390-prisoners-of-warRussia has doused US President Donald Trump's hopes of persuading Pope Francis to host Ukraine talks, according to a report. The move comes as tensions between Russia and Ukraine remain high. The US had been seeking the Vatican's involvement in mediating a peace deal for Ukraine, but Russia has rejected this idea.
https://www.livemint.com/politics/russia-douses-trump-s-desire-for-pope-to-host-ukraine-talks-11747950651837.htmlUS President Trump spoke at the Davos Summit in January 2025, expressing concerns about the high cost and destructive potential of nuclear capabilities. He suggested denuclearization as a possibility and proposed trilateral discussions to reduce military budgets, redirecting resources to more productive uses. Russia has been criticized for its actions in Ukraine, leading to increased tensions.
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/dia-warns-of-a-new-nuclear-tipped-air-to-air-missile/US President Trump believes negotiations with Iran are moving in the right direction, but talks are hindered by Tehran's refusal to ship its highly enriched uranium abroad and engage on its ballistic missile program. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is working towards a deal that would allow Iran a civil nuclear energy program without enrichment, while Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejects such demands as "excessive and outrageous". Iran is willing to accept some limits on enrichment but requires guarantees from the US that it will not renege on future nuclear agreements. The cost of failure could be high, with Israel viewing Iran's nuclear program as an existential threat.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/605840-us-and-iran-to-resume-nuclear-talks-amid-clashing-red-linesThe lifting of US and EU sanctions on Syria has brought a fresh wave of hope for the war-torn country, with President Ahmad Al Shara's interim government seeking to unify rebel factions and eradicate ISIS remnants. The World Bank has also cleared $15.5 million in debt owed by Syria, paid off by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. However, challenges persist, including sectarian violence against minority communities and Kurdish groups demanding autonomy. Mr. Al Shara, a former Hayat Tahrir Al Sham leader, is now lobbying for international legitimacy after being designated a terrorist by the West.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/beyond-the-headlines/2025/05/23/sanctions-are-lifting-but-can-syria-hold-together/President Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union and a 25% tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America, as part of his trade war with the EU and China. The move reflects Trump's ability to disrupt the global economy through social media, despite tariffs yet to produce desired trade deals or domestic manufacturing gains.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/trump-threatens-50/6ZGVHY7NCBCPPKGKFZ5VSHS64U/US Senator Elizabeth Warren has expressed concerns over JBS Global's proposed listing on the New York Stock Exchange due to its ties to President Donald Trump's inaugural committee, where Pilgrim's Pride, a US company owned by JBS, made a $5 million donation. A bipartisan group of 15 senators, including Marco Rubio and Cory Booker, have urged the SEC to reject the listing, citing JBS' history of corruption, including bribery charges against its controlling shareholder, the Batista family, and allegations of price-fixing and rainforest destruction in the Amazon.
https://apnews.com/article/jbs-stock-listing-new-york-shareholders-brazil-dd0a0064f50a469ed8805e67d15ec212US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over the significant trade deficit between the US and China, citing various barriers such as tariffs, taxes, and lawsuits that he believes are unfairly impacting American companies, resulting in a $250 million annual loss.
https://petapixel.com/2025/05/23/trump-threatens-apple-with-at-least-25-tariff-if-company-does-not-make-iphones-in-the-us/Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stated that the US has agreed to "sympathetically" review Malaysia's appeal to lower export tariffs, currently set at 24%, in exchange for addressing trade imbalances and ensuring US technology isn't redirected elsewhere. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts with China, led by President Xi Jinping, Anwar emphasized Malaysia's commitment to being fiercely independent in its policy decisions.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/05/22/anwar-says-us-will-sympathetically-review-malaysias-tariff-appeal-as-china-ties-deepen/177655