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US President Donald Trump speaks during a state dinner at the White House in Washington, D.C., USA, on April 28, 2026.​
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US readying for extended Hormuz blockade, Philippine VP’s impeachment case advances, Hungary’s Magyar comes to Brussels

US President Donald Trump reportedly told his aides to prepare for a longer blockade of Iranian-linked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. But it’s not clear how long such a blockade could last – for either country.

The body of Pope Francis in the coffin exposed in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on April 24, 2025.
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World leaders to bid farewell to Pope Francis – and hold talks on the side

While the Catholic world prepares for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday – the service begins at 10 a.m. local time, 4 a.m. ET – certain high-profile attendees may also have other things on their mind. Several world leaders will be on hand to pay their respects to the pontiff, but they could also find themselves involved in bilateral talks.

Ursula von der Leyen (CDU), President of the European Commission, stands in the plenary chamber of the European Parliament and speaks while Vikor Orban (Fidesz), Prime Minister of Hungary, can be seen in the background.
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Von der Leyen lays into Orbán over Russia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had strong words on Wednesday for Hungary’s strongman, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, about his close relationship with Russia.

Why Egypt and Turkey finally resumed relations
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Why Egypt and Turkey finally resumed relations

What's going to be the division of responsibilities in the new European Commission of Ursula von der Leyen? What's the significance of the visit of Egypt's President el-Sisi to Turkey? Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden and co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, shares his perspective on European politics from Stockholm, Sweden.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, January 9, 2023.
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Unlikely allies: Von der Leyen and Meloni's potential partnership

As the dust settles from last weekend’s EU Parliament elections, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is holding all the cards, and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is preparing to kiss the ring.

​Flags of the European Union and China are seen in this multiple-exposure illustration.
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Viewpoint: Amid deepening divisions, EU and Chinese leaders set to meet this week

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel will visit Beijing on Dec. 7 for in-person meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.

FILE PHOTO: Brazilian president Lula da Silva hugging Ursula von der Leyen the President of the European Commission at the 3rd EU-CELAC Summit in Brussels, Belgium on 17 July 2023.
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EU and Mercosur near trade deal (at last)

It has been a long four years since the free trade deal between Brussels and Latin America’s largest trade bloc was agreed in principle, but all sides now, finally, look close to signing on the dotted line.