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Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one

Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one

WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday he believed a nuclear deal the U.S. is currently negotiating with Iran will be better than a 2015 international agreement to curb Tehran's nuclear program.
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UN Secretary-General Candidates Face Ambassadors Amid Global Tensions

UN Secretary-General Candidates Face Ambassadors Amid Global Tensions

Four candidates are auditioning for the role of United Nations Secretary-General this week, a significantly smaller pool compared to the 13 candidates in 2016. The candidates include Chile's former President Michelle Bachelet, U.N. nuclear chief Rafael Mariano Grossi, U.N. trade chief Rebeca Grynspan, and Senegal's former President Macky Sall. The selection process is influenced by the current geopolitical climate, which is marked by deep divisions among world powers. The diminished stature of the U.N. and its inability to address major global conflicts have affected the race, with candidates and their sponsors being more cautious to avoid diplomatic repercussions.
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UN Secretary-General Candidates Face Auditions Amid Global Tensions

UN Secretary-General Candidates Face Auditions Amid Global Tensions

Four candidates are vying for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, a role currently held by António Guterres. The candidates include Michelle Bachelet, Rafael Mariano Grossi, Rebeca Grynspan, and Macky Sall. This selection process is notably less competitive than in 2016, with only four candidates compared to thirteen in the previous race. The geopolitical climate has shifted significantly since then, with increased global tensions and a diminished role for the UN in resolving major conflicts. The selection process involves candidates presenting their visions and addressing global issues in front of the UN's 193 member nations.
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Analysis-Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

Analysis-Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

By John Irish and Parisa Hafezi PARIS/DUBAI, April 19 (Reuters) - European allies fear an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper problems, diplomats with past experience dealing with Tehran
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Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right

By Victoria Waldersee and Joan Faus BARCELONA, April 19 (Reuters) - From reforming the UN Security Council to taxing billionaires, thousands of leftists gathered in Barcelona over the weekend to brainstorm ways to halt the rise of authoritarianism and win back voters who have drifted rightwards. 
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Exclusive-US to host further G20 talks on war's impact on food and fertilizer

Exclusive-US to host further G20 talks on war's impact on food and fertilizer

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. will host further talks in coming weeks for the Group of 20 major economies on the impact of the war in the Middle East on food and fertilizer, as it continues to push for coordinated action.
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Musk summoned by French prosecutor in X probe, unclear if he will comply

Musk summoned by French prosecutor in X probe, unclear if he will comply

PARIS, April 20 (Reuters) - Tech billionaire Elon Musk was due to appear before French prosecutors for questioning on Monday, as part of an investigation into X and its AI chatbot Grok that is set to further strain relations between the U.S. and Europe over Big Tech and free speech. 
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Progressive leaders rally in Barcelona to defend the traditional liberal order

Progressive leaders rally in Barcelona to defend the traditional liberal order

Progressive and traditional democratic leaders have gathered in Barcelona to discuss restoring faith in the liberal order
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While Trump lashes out at Spain, progressive leaders rally in Barcelona to defend democracy

While Trump lashes out at Spain, progressive leaders rally in Barcelona to defend democracy

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is hosting two events to rally progressive leaders from around the world who fear for the liberal order
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Analysis-The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy

Analysis-The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy

By Matt Spetalnick and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands, but for U.S. adversaries and allies it has cast a spotlight on one of his central vulnerabilities:
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China Considers Taking Iran's Enriched Uranium Amid U.S. Negotiations

China Considers Taking Iran's Enriched Uranium Amid U.S. Negotiations

China has expressed willingness to take custody of or downgrade approximately 970 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran, as part of ongoing negotiations led by President Trump to end the conflict involving Iran. This development comes as the Trump administration seeks to have Iran's uranium stockpile removed to prevent further escalation. The uranium is currently believed to be stored beneath nuclear facilities that were damaged during U.S. airstrikes. While President Trump favors the U.S. taking possession of the uranium, China's involvement could reshape nuclear diplomacy by offering a potential path forward for both Washington and Tehran. This move mirrors past international nuclear agreements, such as the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, where Iran shipped low-enriched uranium to Russia.
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Colombia's Petro warns of Latin American 'rebellion' if US doesn't rethink policy

Colombia's Petro warns of Latin American 'rebellion' if US doesn't rethink policy

MADRID, April 18 (Reuters) - U.S. pressure on dissenting Latin American leaders could lead to a "rebellion" against Washington's influence, Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned in an interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais published on Saturday.