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Kremlin Says No Progress on Key Issues but Remains Open to Ukraine Talks
A Kremlin spokesperson denied the premise of a New York Times opinion piece by a Russian journalist suggesting Putin had lost interest in negotiations.
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Former Taiwanese Presidential Candidate Sentenced to 17 Years in Corruption Case
The ruling against Ko Wen-je, once the mayor of Taipei, may further complicate the political environment in Taiwan.
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Trump Says Iran Allowed 10 Tankers Through Hormuz Strait as Sign of Good Faith for Talks
‘I guess we’re dealing with the right people,’ President Donald Trump said at a Cabinet meeting.
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IOC Bars Transgender Athletes From Women’s Events for Olympic Games
The policy would require genetic testing and apply to all women’s events at the Los Angeles Games.
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Witkoff Confirms 15-Point Peace Pitch to Iran
The special presidential envoy declined to specify the peace terms the Trump administration has offered Tehran.
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Israel Kills Commander of IRGC Navy
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Commodore Alireza Tangsiri was taken out in a ‘precise and lethal operation.’
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UK Gives Military Green Light to Board Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he wanted to starve ‘Putin’s war machine of the dirty profits that fund his barbaric campaign in Ukraine.’
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Trump Warns Iran to ‘Get Serious’ on Talks or Face Harsh Consequences
Trump said Tehran is privately pushing for a deal while publicly denying talks, warning Iranian negotiators to engage seriously or face escalation.
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Maduro Set to Return to US Court as He Fights Narco-Terrorism Charges
The judge still has not set a trial date for Maduro and his wife.
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UK Blocks Major Chinese Wind Farm Factory in Scotland Over Security Concerns
Ministers are halting the billion-pound Scotland factory plan as security concerns grow over China’s role in Britain’s offshore wind supply chain.
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Trump’s Tariffs Boosted Revenue, Shifted Trade From China With Little Impact on US Output: Study
The study found that higher import prices imposed costs on consumers and businesses, but losses were offset by increased government revenue and wage gains.
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Hungary Moves to Restrict Gas Supplies to Ukraine as Druzhba Pipeline Row Continues
Viktor Orban also warned that Hungary could cut electricity exports to Ukraine if flows via the Druzhba do not resume.
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UN Adopts Slavery Resolution Calling for Reparations Despite US, European Objections
The United States, Israel, and Argentina voted against the resolution, which called for states to ’make full reparation for the injury caused.’
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Kremlin Says No Progress on Key Issues but Remains Open to Ukraine Talks
A Kremlin spokesperson denied the premise of a New York Times opinion piece by a Russian journalist suggesting Putin had lost interest in negotiations.
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Former Taiwanese Presidential Candidate Sentenced to 17 Years in Corruption Case
The ruling against Ko Wen-je, once the mayor of Taipei, may further complicate the political environment in Taiwan.
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Trump Says Iran Allowed 10 Tankers Through Hormuz Strait as Sign of Good Faith for Talks
‘I guess we’re dealing with the right people,’ President Donald Trump said at a Cabinet meeting.
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IOC Bars Transgender Athletes From Women’s Events for Olympic Games
The policy would require genetic testing and apply to all women’s events at the Los Angeles Games.
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Witkoff Confirms 15-Point Peace Pitch to Iran
The special presidential envoy declined to specify the peace terms the Trump administration has offered Tehran.
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Israel Kills Commander of IRGC Navy
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Commodore Alireza Tangsiri was taken out in a ‘precise and lethal operation.’
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UK Gives Military Green Light to Board Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he wanted to starve ‘Putin’s war machine of the dirty profits that fund his barbaric campaign in Ukraine.’
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Trump Warns Iran to ‘Get Serious’ on Talks or Face Harsh Consequences
Trump said Tehran is privately pushing for a deal while publicly denying talks, warning Iranian negotiators to engage seriously or face escalation.
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Maduro Set to Return to US Court as He Fights Narco-Terrorism Charges
The judge still has not set a trial date for Maduro and his wife.
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UK Blocks Major Chinese Wind Farm Factory in Scotland Over Security Concerns
Ministers are halting the billion-pound Scotland factory plan as security concerns grow over China’s role in Britain’s offshore wind supply chain.
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Trump’s Tariffs Boosted Revenue, Shifted Trade From China With Little Impact on US Output: Study
The study found that higher import prices imposed costs on consumers and businesses, but losses were offset by increased government revenue and wage gains.
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Hungary Moves to Restrict Gas Supplies to Ukraine as Druzhba Pipeline Row Continues
Viktor Orban also warned that Hungary could cut electricity exports to Ukraine if flows via the Druzhba do not resume.
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UN Adopts Slavery Resolution Calling for Reparations Despite US, European Objections
The United States, Israel, and Argentina voted against the resolution, which called for states to ’make full reparation for the injury caused.’
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