Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday reiterated his willingness to talk to China, as he marked one year since taking office.

Taiwan wants peace and dialogue with China as war has no winners, but the government must continue to strengthen the island's defences, President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday as he completed one year in office.

President Donald Trump spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, in an attempt to stop the “bloodbath” of the war in Ukraine. But the president’s outreach was inconclusive, and there was little sign of a breakthrough.

President Trump said that he would call President Vladimir Putin of Russia today to try to secure a cease-fire with Ukraine. The Kremlin confirmed the two leaders would speak. Trump also said he would call President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, as well as leaders of NATO. Here’s what to know.

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New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed after Monday's loss to the Boston Red Sox that he plans to talk with superstar outfielder Juan Soto over his lack of hustle during the game. More news: Mets Acquire Pitcher From Diamondbacks,

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he will talk to Juan Soto about hustling out of the batter’s box after the slugger watched his line drive bounce off the Green Monster for a single.