PARIS -- The Chinese and U.S. delegations held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges and consultations here from Sunday to Monday on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, including tariff arrangements, promoting bilateral trade and investment, and maintaining existing consultation consensus.
During the talks, which are guided by the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, the two sides reached some new consensus and agreed to continue consultations. (China-US-Talks)
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WASHINGTON -- A direct communications channel between U.S. and Iranian officials has been reactivated in recent days, according to a report from U.S. online media outlet Axios on Monday, citing a U.S. official and a source with knowledge.
The communication between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is the first known direct contact between the two countries since the United States and Israel launched massive attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, said the report. (US-Iran-Contact)
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WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not think the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could finish this week, while repeating his earlier claims that the conflict will come to an end "soon."
Asked by a reporter at the White House if the war could end this week, Trump said: "I don't think so. But it'll be soon."
"Won't be long," Trump added. "It'll be wrapped up soon." (US-Trump-Iran)
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BANGKOK -- Thailand's House of Representatives is set to hold a session on March 19 to vote for a new prime minister, Secretary-General of the lower house of parliament Sirote Paetphan said on Monday.
The announcement followed a royal endorsement of Sophon Zaram as the new House speaker, setting the stage for the lower house of parliament to convene for the election of the prime minister after the February general election. (Thailand-PM-Election) Enditem
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