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Jul 2025
12m 33s

Trump’s Russia ultimatum, China's diplom...

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U.S. President Donald Trump gives Russia a 50-day deadline to end the Ukraine war. China ramps up its soft power as Beijing capitalizes on U.S. foreign aid cuts. And Wimbledon tennis champion Iga Swiatek's favorite food - strawberry pasta. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recomme ... Show More
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