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Trump's political humbling signals short-term gain, long-term pain for China

Trump's political humbling signals short-term gain, long-term pain for China

By Mei Mei Chu and Nicoco Chan BEIJING, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The midterm drubbing of Donald Trump's Republicans may strengthen China's hand in trade talks with Washington, but Beijing is unlikely to revel in the misfortunes of a US president whose successor could prove less accommodating.

Analysis-Trump could woo North Korea after midterm setback, but Kim may not respond

Analysis-Trump could woo North Korea after midterm setback, but Kim may not respond

By Brenda Goh, Tamiyuki Kihara and David Brunnstrom SEOUL/TOKYO/WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The rebuke President Donald Trump suffered in the US midterm elections could prompt him to step up efforts to re-engage North Korea, but any willingness to make major concessions risks creating friction

From Iran to trade: how the US midterms impact the rest of the world

From Iran to trade: how the US midterms impact the rest of the world

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The US Democrats' "blue wave" of midterm election victories is already causing ripples across the rest of the world, where trade partners, strategic allies and enemies all see implications in the result.

Russia's Dmitriev in Washington for first US contact since Trump's midterm setback

Russia's Dmitriev in Washington for first US contact since Trump's midterm setback

MOSCOW, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev will attend a White House event hosted by US first lady Melania Trump on Thursday, and also meet with US administration officials, two people familiar with his plans said.

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt the Republicans a severe blow

China confirms discussions are underway on a historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting

China confirms discussions are underway on a historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting

Beijing has confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a historic meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin

Analysis-Midterms upended Congress but Trump still commands foreign policy

Analysis-Midterms upended Congress but Trump still commands foreign policy

By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The Republican Party's staggering losses at the ballot box this week have left President Donald Trump diminished in Washington and facing tougher legislative oversight and scrutiny of his agenda. But on foreign policy, he could remain unbowed.

Melania Trump brings together officials from Ukraine, Russia

Melania Trump brings together officials from Ukraine, Russia

WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Melania Trump, President Donald Trump's wife, will bring together representatives from Russia and Ukraine on Thursday for a White House event to recognize a recent six-day ceasefire she helped broker in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky.

Taiwan sees continued US arms sale support after midterm election

Taiwan sees continued US arms sale support after midterm election

TAIPEI, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan has always enjoyed cross-party US support and Congress will continue to help in strengthening Taipei's defence capabilities, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Thursday when asked about arms sales following the US midterm elections.

World leaders who sparred with Trump express relief mixed with caution at Republican election rout

World leaders who sparred with Trump express relief mixed with caution at Republican election rout

Leaders in Europe and elsewhere have expressed relief that U.S. midterm election results could signal a shift away from President Donald Trump's "America first" policies

Democrats take Congress. Will it shake up Trump's global agenda?

Democrats take Congress. Will it shake up Trump's global agenda?

Foreign policy may have been a winner for Democrats in the midterms, but experts say they have limited options to impact Trump's plans.

Oil rises on Iran war uncertainty after Trump's Republicans are routed in midterms

Oil rises on Iran war uncertainty after Trump's Republicans are routed in midterms

By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday in a volatile session as investors awaited Washington's next move in the US-Israeli war on Iran, after Democrats captured control of Congress from President Donald Trump's Republicans in the midterm elections.