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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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Trump rules out third term, urges support for ‘great Republican’ successor

US President Donald Trump has firmly ruled out the possibility of seeking a third term in office, stating he would prefer to hand over the reins of...

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Mike Waltz out as national security adviser, but Trump taps him for UN role

Mike Waltz out as national security adviser, but Trump taps him for UN role

In a surprise move at the highest levels of the White House, national security adviser Mike Waltz is stepping down from his role – but he will...

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Russia and Ukraine ‘closer’ to settlement, but breakthrough still needed

Russia and Ukraine ‘closer’ to settlement, but breakthrough still needed

In a development that could mark a major turning point in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the two...

03.05.2025 30

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Trump fires National Security Adviser Mike Waltz amid ‘signalgate’ fallout

Trump fires National Security Adviser Mike Waltz amid ‘signalgate’ fallout

In a major shakeup within the White House’s national security apparatus, US President Donald Trump has reportedly fired National Security Adviser...

03.05.2025 30

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Trump warns: Ukraine risks being ‘crushed’ without negotiations

Trump warns: Ukraine risks being ‘crushed’ without negotiations

In a stark warning that signals a significant shift in US foreign policy, President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine could be “crushed very...

02.05.2025 30

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India-Pakistan tensions surge as Islamabad warns of imminent military strike

India-Pakistan tensions surge as Islamabad warns of imminent military strike

Tensions between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed neighbors with a volatile history, have sharply escalated following a deadly terrorist attack...

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EU sounds alarm as Trump threatens to abandon Ukraine peace efforts

EU sounds alarm as Trump threatens to abandon Ukraine peace efforts

Tensions are mounting across European capitals as fears grow that US President Donald Trump may be preparing to walk away from efforts to mediate an...

01.05.2025 30

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Putin announces three-day ceasefire in Ukraine for May celebrations

Putin announces three-day ceasefire in Ukraine for May celebrations

In a surprising move aimed at projecting Russia’s willingness to seek peace, President Vladimir Putin announced on April 28 a three-day ceasefire in...

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Trump demands free passage through Suez and Panama Canals, citing US ‘ownership’ of waterways

Trump demands free passage through Suez and Panama Canals, citing US ‘ownership’ of waterways

In a move that is already generating international controversy, President Donald Trump declared this week that American commercial and military...

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Trump pressures Ukraine to finalize minerals deal amid peace negotiations

Trump pressures Ukraine to finalize minerals deal amid peace negotiations

President Donald Trump has publicly demanded that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky immediately finalize a long-delayed minerals agreement with...

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Trump touts Russia’s restraint as ‘big concession’ in Ukraine talks

Trump touts Russia’s restraint as ‘big concession’ in Ukraine talks

In a dramatic press conference held alongside Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on April 24, US President Donald Trump characterized...

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Ramaphosa and Trump discuss Ukraine peace and strengthening bilateral ties

Ramaphosa and Trump discuss Ukraine peace and strengthening bilateral ties

In a surprising development that signals a thaw in diplomatic tensions, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump held...

26.04.2025 30

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Pakistani ISI may attempt fresher terrorist attacks inside India using Bangladesh soil

Pakistani ISI may attempt fresher terrorist attacks inside India using Bangladesh soil

In one of the deadliest terror attacks in recent years, at least 26 tourists were killed on April 22 in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir when...

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White House denies plans to replace Defense Secretary amid signal leak allegations

The White House has issued a forceful denial of reports that it is considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following bombshell...

23.04.2025 30

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Chinese envoy warns US tariffs risk repeating great depression mistakes

In a pointed and symbolic speech in Washington, China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, warned that escalating tariffs on Chinese goods...

22.04.2025 40

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Trump administration pushes Ukraine peace deal amid outcry from Kiev

In a surprising diplomatic maneuver, the administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing for another round of peace negotiations...

21.04.2025 30

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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...

20.04.2025 30

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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

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

18.04.2025 30

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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’

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

16.04.2025 40

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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...

15.04.2025 30

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

01.04.2025 40

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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...

30.03.2025 6

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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...

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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...

27.03.2025 5

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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...

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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...

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