International Relations
Seoul to review phased contributions to US initiative in Hormuz: defense chief
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Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Wednesday that Seoul will review making phased contributions to a U.S. initiative to restore safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Philippine Department of Justice said on May 13 that local law allows the government to turn over suspects to international tribunals such as the ICC. The statement came after an arrest warrant was issued for Senator Ronald dela Rosa.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for talks with a Chinese official ahead of a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in China on Wednesday evening for meetings with President Xi Jinping. The visit will focus on trade, security issues, and other bilateral concerns.
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The FBI and Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations have agreed to expand their collaboration, including plans to reinforce the FBI's Legal Attaché Office in Nairobi.
Madrid president Isabel Díaz Ayuso stated on May 7 that Mexico is two steps from Venezuela due to institutional and justice control.
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Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill on Wednesday that sets rules for the exploration of critical minerals and rare earths. The text includes R$ 5 billion in incentives and a council with veto power over foreign partnerships. The vote came on the eve of a meeting between Presidents Lula and Donald Trump.
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