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US considers easing Russia sanctions amid Black Sea grain talks

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...

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

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

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...

24.03.2025 6

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

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...

23.03.2025 6

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

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 4

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

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...

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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 6

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

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...

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Putin meets with Trump envoy and discuss ceasefire proposal in Moscow

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 6

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

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

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

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

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

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...

05.03.2025 5

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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...

04.03.2025 10

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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...

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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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White House condemns Zelensky’s ‘insults’ towards Trump as US-Ukraine tensions rise

The diplomatic relationship between the United States and Ukraine has hit a rough patch, with the White House publicly condemning Ukrainian President...

23.02.2025 7

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Vance warns Zelensky criticizing Trump could backfire

The ongoing war in Ukraine and its intricate geopolitical ramifications have brought forth a host of interactions, not just between nations, but also...

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Musk proposes ‘DOGE dividends’ for US taxpayers amid federal budget cuts

Elon Musk has floated the idea of distributing a portion of the federal savings generated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as a...

20.02.2025 7

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Trump dismisses Zelensky’s claims that Russia threatens NATO

US President Donald Trump has rejected Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a temporary...

19.02.2025 10

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Trump administration opens direct talks with Russia on Ukraine conflict

The long-running conflict in Ukraine is set to be the focus of high-level negotiations between the United States and Russia, with talks scheduled to...

18.02.2025 6

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NATO Chief Mark Rutte urges Europe to take action on Ukraine

At the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on February 15, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte made a direct appeal to European members of the alliance,...

17.02.2025 3

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Vance criticizes EU leaders for fear and undermining democracy

At the Munich Security Conference on February 14, US Vice President JD Vance delivered a scathing critique of European Union leaders, accusing them of...

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Trump signals possible first meeting with Putin in Saudi Arabia

In a move that could redefine US-Russia relations, US President Donald Trump has stated that he will “probably” meet Russian President Vladimir...

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Trump to send Treasury Secretary to Ukraine for rare-earth deal

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will dispatch Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Ukraine for discussions on a potential deal...

14.02.2025 10

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Pentagon reinstates transgender military ban under Trump administration

The Pentagon has announced an immediate ban on transgender individuals enlisting in the United States military while also halting all gender...

12.02.2025 10

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Kremlin remains silent on alleged Putin-Trump contacts amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions

The Kremlin has refused to confirm or deny reports of a recent phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former US President Donald...

11.02.2025 9

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Musk’s DOGE to audit Pentagon and Education department in bid to cut spending

In a bold move aimed at streamlining government expenditures, US President Donald Trump has authorized audits of the Department of Defense and the...

11.02.2025 9

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ICC reacts to US sanctions over Netanyahu and Gallant probe

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has responded defiantly to US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose punitive sanctions on its...

09.02.2025 4

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Trump’s assault on USAID and the future of US diplomacy

Over the decades, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has operated as a pillar of American foreign policy, wielding...

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Trump administration limits DOGE access to treasury data amid legal challenge

The administration of US President Donald Trump has agreed to temporarily restrict Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from...

07.02.2025 6

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Musk accuses Biden of misusing billions to promote illegal immigration

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has accused the administration of former US President Joe Biden of misallocating billions of taxpayer dollars to...

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Greenland moves to ban foreign funding amid Trump’s annexation threats

As Greenland prepares for its general election in April, the autonomous Danish territory is taking steps to safeguard its political integrity by...

05.02.2025 4

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Philippines seeks 2 million euros hidden by fugitive crime boss in Cyprus

The Philippine government is weighing its options regarding 2 million euros ($2.1 million) held in Cyprus by Huang Zhiyang, a fugitive crime boss...

04.02.2025 9

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Whistleblower accuses JPMorgan chase of violating cash reserve rules and financial risk

A whistleblower has come forward with serious allegations against JPMorgan Chase, claiming that the largest bank in the United States violated crucial...

03.02.2025 6

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Trump acknowledges ongoing ‘serious discussions’ with Russia over Ukraine conflict

In a striking development, US President Donald Trump has confirmed that “serious discussions” are already underway with Moscow concerning the...

02.02.2025 8

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Trump confirms 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports

In a move that could reshape North American trade dynamics, US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will impose 25% tariffs on...

01.02.2025 8

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Trump issues orders to promote school choice, end ‘anti-American’ teaching

On January 29, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at reshaping the American education system by promoting parental choice and...

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