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Trump administration sets deadline for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal

The United States has reportedly set a timeline for a comprehensive ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, marking what could be a critical turning...

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Trump pressures Meloni to boost Italy’s defense spending, dismisses NATO’s 2% target as ‘never enough’

In a sharp escalation of his long-standing criticism of European defense spending, US President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Italian Prime Minister...

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America’s bold vision of Time, Space, Manipulation and Technological supremacy

America’s bold vision of Time, Space, Manipulation and Technological supremacy

In a bold and cryptic proclamation, Michael Kratsios, the newly confirmed director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, claimed...

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Putin seeks permanent peace as Trump envoy sparks high-level Ukraine talks

Putin seeks permanent peace as Trump envoy sparks high-level Ukraine talks

In a dramatic new development that could shift the course of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly seeking a...

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Vance warns against becoming America’s ‘permanent security vassal’

Vance warns against becoming America’s ‘permanent security vassal’

In a candid and provocative statement that underscores the growing transatlantic divide, US Vice President J.D. Vance has warned that Europe can no...

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Kremlin urges patience as US Russia talks remain slow and uncertain

Kremlin urges patience as US Russia talks remain slow and uncertain

As the international spotlight remains firmly fixed on the enduring conflict in Ukraine and the broader deterioration of East-West relations, the...

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Trump extends Russia sanctions while keeping diplomatic channels open

Trump extends Russia sanctions while keeping diplomatic channels open

President Donald Trump has formally extended US sanctions on the Russian Federation for another twelve months, citing Moscow’s continued role in...

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US warns China against further retaliation as tariff war escalates

US warns China against further retaliation as tariff war escalates

The already strained trade relationship between the United States and China is nearing a critical breaking point as the White House warns Beijing...

13.04.2025 30

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Zelensky’s rare-earths gamble: Blinken slams Trump’s ‘protection racket’ approach

Zelensky’s rare-earths gamble: Blinken slams Trump’s ‘protection racket’ approach

In a revealing interview with CNBC, former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has shed new light on the Biden administration’s previous...

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EU suspends counter-Tariffs on US imports as trade negotiations continue

EU suspends counter-Tariffs on US imports as trade negotiations continue

In a significant development in transatlantic trade relations, the European Union (EU) has decided to hold off on imposing counter-tariffs on American...

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China strikes back with 84% tariff after Trump’s 104% levy

China strikes back with 84% tariff after Trump’s 104% levy

The long-simmering US-China trade tensions have reignited with a vengeance. In a dramatic escalation that has rattled global markets, Beijing has...

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EU proposes zero tariff deal to Trump to avoid trade war

EU proposes zero tariff deal to Trump to avoid trade war

In an effort to defuse rising trade tensions with Washington, the European Union has formally offered the United States a “zero-for-zero tariffs”...

10.04.2025 40

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Putin expresses support for Ukraine ceasefire, but demands guarantees from Kiev

Putin expresses support for Ukraine ceasefire, but demands guarantees from Kiev

In a potentially pivotal development in the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Kremlin has signaled Russia’s openness to a full ceasefire – but only...

09.04.2025 40

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Trump’s tariff gamble: ‘it won’t be easy’ – A nation braces for economic shock

In a bold and controversial economic maneuver, President Donald Trump has launched what he calls an “economic revolution,” implementing sweeping...

07.04.2025 30

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Vance warns of Europe’s ‘internal decay’ as greatest threat to its stability

Vance warns of Europe’s ‘internal decay’ as greatest threat to its stability

In a stark and unapologetically critical address, US Vice President J.D. Vance has sounded the alarm on what he believes is the gravest threat facing...

06.04.2025 30

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Putin’s envoy in Washington signals diplomatic shift or temporary gesture

Putin’s envoy in Washington signals diplomatic shift or temporary gesture

In a rare diplomatic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special economic envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, has arrived in Washington for discussions...

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Elon Musk condemns ‘terrorist attack’ on Tesla dealership amid rising global hostility

Elon Musk condemns ‘terrorist attack’ on Tesla dealership amid rising global hostility

A Tesla dealership on the outskirts of Rome was set ablaze early On March 31 morning, destroying at least 17 electric vehicles and part of the...

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Tehran responds to Trump’s threat: Ayatollah Khamenei warns of retaliation

Tehran responds to Trump’s threat: Ayatollah Khamenei warns of retaliation

Tensions between the United States and Iran have once again flared following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to bomb Iran if it does not...

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Trump expresses disappointment over Putin’s comments on Zelensky’s legitimacy

Trump expresses disappointment over Putin’s comments on Zelensky’s legitimacy

US President Donald Trump has voiced his frustration over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent remarks questioning the legitimacy of Ukrainian...

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Trump threatens Canada and EU with new tariffs, warns against retaliation

Trump threatens Canada and EU with new tariffs, warns against retaliation

The trade tensions between the United States, Canada, and the European Union have escalated significantly after US President Donald Trump threatened...

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Italy rejects UK-France pro-Ukraine coalition, urges US-led peace efforts

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has firmly dismissed any possibility of Italy joining a proposed “coalition of the willing,” which would see...

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Trump dismisses signal leak as ‘witch hunt’ amid Yemen bombing controversy

US President Donald Trump has downplayed concerns over the recent leak of a private Signal group chat involving senior administration officials...

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US considers easing Russia sanctions amid Black Sea grain talks

The United States is considering lifting certain sanctions on Russia in a bid to facilitate the revival of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a move that...

28.03.2025 6

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Switzerland enforces first nationwide ‘burqa ban’ fine amid ongoing controversy

Switzerland has issued its first fine under the country’s newly enforced nationwide face-covering ban, colloquially known as the ‘burqa ban.’ A...

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Elon Musk criticizes South Africa over ‘white genocide’ and Starlink ban

Tech billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has once again ignited controversy over South Africa’s racial policies, accusing the government of...

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Pentagon chief sparks debate over renaming department of defense

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has sparked a debate over the name of the Department of Defense by suggesting a return to its historical title, the...

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Trump awards Boeing contract for sixth generation fighter jet F-47

US President Donald Trump has awarded Boeing the contract to build the Air Force’s next-generation fighter jet, which he described as “the most...

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Elon Musk blasts ‘crazy’ Obama-era disinformation operation as evidence of censorship emerges

Elon Musk has once again positioned himself as a vocal critic of government overreach and censorship, this time taking aim at the Global Engagement...

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Pentagon’s threat to use ‘overwhelming, lethal force’ against Houthis in the Red Sea

The conflict between the United States and the Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, escalated significantly in mid-March 2025, with the Pentagon’s new...

20.03.2025 6

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The Kinahan boxing scandal: Crime, corruption, and cover-ups in professional boxing

Daniel Kinahan, a notorious figure in international crime circles, has long been linked to professional boxing through his management company, MTK...

19.03.2025 5

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NATO chief confirms Ukraine membership off the table amid peace talks

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed that Ukraine’s membership in the alliance is not currently under consideration as part of ongoing...

17.03.2025 7

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Trump’s Middle East envoy pushes for 30-day Ukraine ceasefire in Moscow talks

In a significant diplomatic push, US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrived in Moscow on the morning of March 13 to...

16.03.2025 7

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Putin meets with Trump envoy and discuss ceasefire proposal in Moscow

In a significant diplomatic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, in...

16.03.2025 8

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Trump says Russia ‘easier to deal with’ than Ukraine amid ceasefire talks

US President Donald Trump has openly stated that he finds Russia easier to negotiate with than Ukraine as he continues efforts to broker a ceasefire...

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Militants take hundreds hostages in Pakistan as terror threat escalates

In a chilling reminder of the ongoing instability in Pakistan, armed militants have seized a passenger train in the Balochistan province, taking 450...

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Von der Leyen calls for EU defense union amid uncertainty

In a significant policy shift, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the creation of a European “defense union” to...

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Khamenei accuses west of using nuclear talks for dominance

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused Western nations of using negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program as a tool to impose...

10.03.2025 10

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Trump issues final warning to Hamas over hostages

US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all remaining Israeli hostages, warning that failure to...

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Trump announces reciprocal tariffs on India heightening tensions

In a bold move that signals escalating trade tensions, US President Donald Trump announced on March 5 that Washington will impose reciprocal tariffs...

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European leaders ‘puffing up’ Zelensky – Vance warns against inflating Ukrainian leader’s ego

US Vice President J.D. Vance has issued a stark warning against European leaders who, in his view, are artificially inflating Ukrainian President...

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Musk blasts Zelensky for rejecting peace talks with Russia

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has once again taken a firm stance on the Ukraine conflict, openly criticizing Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for...

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Trump declares English as the only official language of the United States

In a landmark decision, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring English as the only official language of the United States, a...

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Zelensky and Trump meeting turns into diplomatic ‘fiasco’ for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s recent meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office has sparked intense controversy, with US...

02.03.2025 20

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Putin warns of sabotage attempts amid renewed Russia-US talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sounded the alarm over potential attempts to derail the recently rekindled dialogue between Moscow and...

01.03.2025 20

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Trump announces Ukraine mineral deal to recover US aid expenses

In a striking new development, US President Donald Trump has declared that Washington will recoup its financial and military assistance to Ukraine...

01.03.2025 20

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US and Ukraine finalize natural resources and reconstruction deal

In a significant move that could reshape Ukraine’s economic landscape, the United States and Ukraine have reached an agreement granting American...

28.02.2025 20

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Trump officials push back against Musk’s government efficiency initiative

A directive from Elon Musk, appointed as the US government’s efficiency czar under President Donald Trump, has sparked internal resistance among...

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Trump congratulates Germany’s conservatives on victory and political change

In a statement that reverberated across both sides of the Atlantic, US President Donald Trump congratulated Germany’s Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU)...

25.02.2025 6

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Trump fires General Charles Brown over support for black lives matter

US President Donald Trump has dismissed General Charles Brown, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, marking a significant shift in military...

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Trump calls Zelensky ‘not important’ for peace talks

US President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, suggesting that the Ukrainian leader is an obstacle...

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