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d feud again over ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ as political stakes escalate

By early July 2025, it has become clear that the uneasy truce between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has shattered. The public spat that once...

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Paris rally denounces NATO, EU militarization, and Macron’s support for Ukraine war

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris over the weekend, denouncing what they described as France’s drift toward war under the...

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Marco Rubio strongly condemns Iran’s call for executing IAEA chief Rafael Grossi

Marco Rubio strongly condemns Iran’s call for executing IAEA chief Rafael Grossi

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between Tehran and international nuclear watchdog authorities, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has strongly...

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Ships fake Russian, Chinese links to avoid Red Sea and Gulf attacks

Ships fake Russian, Chinese links to avoid Red Sea and Gulf attacks

In a striking display of global maritime insecurity, vessels transiting the Red Sea and Persian Gulf are resorting to deception-broadcasting false...

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Von der Leyen faces no confidence threat over secretive Pfizer vaccine deal

Von der Leyen faces no confidence threat over secretive Pfizer vaccine deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is once again under intense scrutiny-this time facing the prospect of a no-confidence vote brought...

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Syria must act decisively after Damascus church suicide bombing tragedy

Syria must act decisively after Damascus church suicide bombing tragedy

The suicide bombing that struck the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Dweil’a, a suburb of Damascus, has shaken not only Syria’s fragile...

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EU sanctions Assad allies for chemical weapons and human rights abuses in Syria

EU sanctions Assad allies for chemical weapons and human rights abuses in Syria

The European Union has announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting five individuals closely linked to the Assad regime in Syria, marking a...

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Chaos and confusion in Tehran as ceasefire falters despite Trump’s interventions

Chaos and confusion in Tehran as ceasefire falters despite Trump’s interventions

Explosions echoed through the Iranian capital on June 24, shattering the fragile calm promised by a ceasefire brokered just hours earlier. The blasts,...

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No great expectations from the Group of Seven: Why the G7 remains ineffective

No great expectations from the Group of Seven: Why the G7 remains ineffective

The Group of Seven (G7) gathered in Canada in 2025 for its annual summit, yet as has been the tradition since its inception in 1975, expectations for...

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US demands student visa applicants make social media public in sweeping new policy

US demands student visa applicants make social media public in sweeping new policy

In a move that significantly expands surveillance of foreign nationals seeking to study in the United States, the Trump administration has introduced...

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Trump advocates negotiated peace as only solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict

Trump advocates negotiated peace as only solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict

In a significant shift from the entrenched positions of the past, US President Donald Trump is now actively endorsing a negotiated settlement as the...

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China’s lunar network advances as US moon program faces uncertainty

In the vast silence of space, a quiet but consequential race is unfolding. It is not a relic of the Cold War or a vanity contest of ideologies, but a...

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Modi reaffirms India will never accept third-party mediation on Kashmir dispute

In a decisive and unambiguous assertion of India’s foreign policy doctrine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated to US President Donald Trump...

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Americans fear looming civil conflict amid political violence and polarization

A staggering 40% of Americans believe a civil war is “somewhat” or “very” likely within the next decade, according to a new poll released by...

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Starmer bows to pressure launches long-delayed grooming gangs inquiry amid national outcry

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched a long-overdue nationwide inquiry into the systemic failure of British authorities to address the scandal...

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Libya’s engineered collapse: How oil, militias, and foreign powers hijacked the state

More than a decade has passed since the 2011 uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi’s regime, yet instead of blossoming into a stable democracy or...

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Syria dismantles Assad-era Captagon Empire in sweeping anti-drug campaign

In what Syrian officials are calling a landmark step toward ending the country’s status as a global narco-state, the transitional government has...

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Israel warns Tehran will ‘burn’ following Iranian retaliation

The Middle East stands on the edge of a dangerous precipice after Israel and Iran exchanged waves of missile and air strikes on June 14, marking one...

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Trump lawyer drops bombshell announcement about LA riots and riot gear distribution

Trump lawyer drops bombshell announcement about LA riots and riot gear distribution

Los Angeles has been engulfed in unrest as anti-ICE protests stretch into their sixth consecutive day, with escalating violence and chaos disrupting...

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North Korea halts border loudspeaker broadcasts following South Korea’s suspension move

North Korea halts border loudspeaker broadcasts following South Korea’s suspension move

In what could be a cautious step toward easing inter-Korean tensions, North Korea appears to have halted its border loudspeaker broadcasts on June 12,...

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Cyprus fails to recover $15 million in taxes from Abramovich’s superyacht scheme

Cypriot tax authorities have acknowledged they are unable to recover over $15 million in unpaid taxes linked to a now-defunct company allegedly used...

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Slovakia rejects EU’s 18th Russia sanctions package amid energy crisis fears

In a bold and potentially disruptive move within the European Union, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has publicly declared that his country will not...

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Israel-Iran nuclear standoff risks catastrophe, warns IAEA chief Rafael Grossi

As tensions between Israel and Iran flare once more, Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has issued...

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Trump threatens dual sanctions on Russia and Ukraine if peace efforts fail

In a striking deviation from traditional US diplomatic posture, President Donald Trump has openly floated the possibility of sanctioning both Russia...

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How the US deep state and its European allies sustain the Ukraine war

The war in Ukraine is often presented in Western media and political discourse as a noble and necessary defense of democracy against autocracy – a...

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Biden-appointed judge blocks deportation of radical Islamist terrorist’s family amid rising judicial conflicts

In a development that has stirred fierce debate over judicial authority and executive power, a Colorado federal judge appointed by President Joe Biden...

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European authorities dismantle major meth network linked to Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel

A vast transnational drug trafficking network with suspected ties to Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa cartel has been dismantled by European law...

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Nearly £20 million paid by UK Military in sexual misconduct claims over last decade

Over the past ten years, the UK Armed Forces have paid out close to £20 million to victims of sexual misconduct and harassment, according to new...

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Trump warns Putin is ‘playing with fire’ amid escalating tensions over Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of “playing with fire” amid a series of...

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North Korea warns of ‘nuclear war in space’ over US ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield plan

North Korea has issued a stark warning against the United States’ newly proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, branding it a “very...

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Trump criticizes Zelensky, blames him for worsening Ukraine conflict

In a sharply worded post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for what he characterized as...

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Trump’s executive orders redefine US nuclear policy with sweeping NRC overhaul

In a bold policy shift aimed at revitalizing America’s nuclear energy sector, President Donald Trump signed a set of executive orders on May 23 to...

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From Kyrgyzstan Bar owner to billionaire: Douglas Edelman’s tax fraud exposed

In a tale as improbable as it is audacious, Douglas Edelman, a California-born entrepreneur who once owned a bar in Kyrgyzstan, rose to become a...

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Senate probe launched into Biden’s health cover-up: Who was really running the government?

A political firestorm has erupted in Washington following a bombshell revelation regarding former President Joe Biden’s health and mounting...

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Trump asserts sole authority over new Russia sanctions amid Zelensky pressure

In a firm assertion of presidential authority, US President Donald Trump has rebuffed mounting pressure from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for...

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Trump accuses Biden’s advisors of treason amid health and cognitive concerns

In a dramatic escalation of political rhetoric, former President Donald Trump has accused senior aides to President Joe Biden of committing “treason...

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Trump struggles with Zelensky while holding hope for peace with Putin

In a revealing series of statements made from the White House, US President Donald Trump-who is once again vying for the presidency-shed light on his...

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Trump-Putin call aims to revive Ukraine peace talks and ceasefire

In a bold diplomatic move, US President Donald Trump is set to speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising hopes that a long-frozen...

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Russia warns Ukraine against NATO influence and invites Arab leaders to Moscow summit

Russia has issued a fresh warning to Ukraine, urging the embattled country not to allow NATO to derail the latest attempts at peace, even as President...

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Trump’s shifting stance on Ukraine peace talks frustrates NATO allies

Tensions are mounting among key European NATO members as US President Donald Trump continues to deliver mixed signals over the trajectory of peace...

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NATO procurement scandal exposes corruption at the heart of alliance’s defense operations

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), long regarded as a cornerstone of Western security, is now grappling with an embarrassing and...

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Putin rules out attending Istanbul peace talks as Russia and Ukraine prepare for direct negotiations

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the much-anticipated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled to begin in Istanbul today,...

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Trump threatens ‘crippling’ sanctions if Iran rejects nuclear deal revival

In a fresh wave of pressure diplomacy, US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Tehran: accept Washington’s terms for reviving the...

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Modi declares end to ‘nuclear blackmail’ amid escalation with Pakistan

New Delhi redefines its security doctrine following Operation Sindoor, warns of decisive action against terrorism and state sponsors In a forceful...

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Zelensky sets conditions for direct talks with Putin in Türkiye

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has publicly stated his willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for direct talks in Türkiye on May...

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Biden criticizes Trump’s first 100 days, defends his legacy

In a wide-ranging interview with ABC News, former US President Joe Biden fiercely criticized the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency,...

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US welcome white South African refugees amid broader resettlement freeze, sparking controversy

In a move that has sparked international controversy, the Trump administration is set to welcome more than two dozen white South Africans to the...

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Vance announces shift in US strategy toward lasting Ukraine-Russia peace

At the Munich Leaders Meeting on May 7, US Vice President JD Vance outlined a significant shift in Washington’s approach to the ongoing conflict...

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Beijing condemns CIA’s recruitment drive as ‘political provocation’

Tensions between Washington and Beijing escalated further this week after the Chinese Foreign Ministry accused the US Central Intelligence Agency...

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Trump administration launches incentive-based self-deportation program for illegal migrants

In a major shift in US immigration enforcement strategy, the Trump administration announced on May 5, a new initiative offering illegal migrants a...

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