Latest stories about US foreign policy shift

Trump mulls Assad’s downfall in Syria, pondering Russo-Sino diplomacy

International
Assad’s regime collapses in Damascus as Trump highlights Russia’s and Iran’s weakening grip and weakening influence, urges ceasefire and urgent diplomacy following Bashar al Assad’s downfall to prevent further global instability.

Biden hosts Trump at White House to finalise transition talks

America Decides 2024
Biden and Trump meet in a historic White House transition, signalling a delicate handover as Trump’s new team faces logistics challenges; differences on Ukraine and policy shifts emerge amid a peaceful transfer.

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Opposition leaders detained at CJP protest in Delhi

International
Former chief ministers Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Pinarayi Vijayan were among those held as the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar demanded the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation
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IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level deal potentially unlocking $1.2bn

Finance
he International Monetary Fund and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement on two programme reviews, potentially unlocking about $1.2 billion in financing, subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board.
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Trump welcomes Pakistan, Türkiye military support for Saudi Arabia

International
US President Donald Trump welcomed Pakistan and Türkiye's military support for Saudi Arabia under the Makkah Alliance, saying "I think that's great."
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The politics of collective security

Defense
The strongest defence of the Haramain would be one that keeps the turbulence of the region far from their gates. That is more than deterrence; it is stewardship of a trust larger than any single state.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye agree to activate Makkah pact

International
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye decided at an emergency meeting in Riyadh on 5 October to move to the practical implementation of collective defence commitments under the Makkah Alliance for Defense, including rapid deployment of agreed forces in the Kingdom.
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