Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
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Category: 4. World
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Zelenskyy’s speedrun of gratitude—nine thank yous in one minute—shows how foreign leaders talk to Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn’t going to risk being accused of being ungrateful this time.
With peace talks on the table and a chance to rebound from his disastrous White House scolding six months ago, Zelenskyy made sure to…
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American Soybean Association Warns of Sector Crisis Over Chinese Tariffs
US Soybean Farmers Face Industry Collapse Amid Prolonged Trade War with China
The American Soybean Association has warned President Trump that the ongoing trade war with China is pushing U.S. soybean farmers toward financial…
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South Korean police tell tourists on holiday island Jeju to behave
Police in Jeju have for the first time released guidelines reminding foreign visitors to behave or face fines, as the South Korean holiday island sees an increasing number of tourists.
Jeju police issued the guide following complaints from locals…
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Putin discusses Ukraine war with Erdogan before potential meeting with Zelensky
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Aug. 20 to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin reported.
The call took place amid discussions over a potential venue for a meeting between…
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Is India beefing up China, Russia ties amid US friction? – DW – 08/20/2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed “steady progress” in relations with China after meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday.
“Glad to meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Since my meeting with President Xi [Jinping] in Kazan…
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