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Zelenskyy was warned not to press for security guarantees before Oval Office clash
US officials told Ukraine: Trump's priority was the economic deal, not security talks.
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Putin ally Matthias Warnig lobbying US for Nord Stream 2 revival: Report
Warnig, who previously led Nord Stream 2’s parent company on behalf of Kremlin-controlled gas giant Gazprom until 2023, is reportedly attempting to establish contact with U.S. President Donald Trump’s team through American businessmen.
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Pro-Ukraine protests erupt across US following Trump-Vance clash with Zelenskyy
In Vermont, protesters holding pro-Ukraine signs gathered along a road in Waitsfield, where Vice-President Vance and his family were on a ski holiday.
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Bolivia bus collision leaves 37 dead, 30 injured
Police commander Wilson Flores stated that one of the drivers is in intensive care, while the other is in stable condition.
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Russia, China target laid-off US federal employees with 'valuable knowledge' for recruitment: Report
In one case, a foreign intelligence officer allegedly instructed an asset to create a company profile on LinkedIn, post a job listing, and actively pursue federal employees who have marked themselves as "open to work," the NCIS document detailed.
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White House makes weekly work reports mandatory, Musk clarifies rule for sensitive roles
Speaking at President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday, Elon Musk defended the directive, calling it a “pulse check review.”
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Global aid shock: USAID cuts $60 billion, millions left without lifesaving support. Here’s the list
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) sent termination letters to roughly 10,000 nongovernmental organisations worldwide, stating that the cuts were made "for convenience and the interests of the US government."
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US Defense Secretary warns Mexico of potential military action against cartels: Report
The comments left Mexican officials “shocked and angered,” with some interpreting them as a suggestion that US military strikes could take place inside Mexico.
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Watch | Trump-Zelenskyy meeting ends abruptly after heated exchange: 'You’re gambling with World War III'
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not finalize a minerals deal on Friday.
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‘I’m not aligned with anybody,’ Trump defends stance on Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Reaffirming his broader diplomatic approach, Trump added, “I’m aligned with the world. I’m aligned with Europe. I want to see if we get this done.”
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‘Make a deal or we're out’: Trump issues ultimatum to Zelensky
President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House on Friday to sign a minerals deal that the U.S. leader said was very fair.
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Trump realigns US foreign policy, strengthening ties with China and Russia
Trump's shift in foreign policy strengthens ties with China and Russia while sidelining Europe, signalling a major geopolitical realignment
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Trump's aid freeze sparks HIV treatment crisis in South Africa
Trump’s foreign aid freeze has disrupted HIV treatment programs in South Africa, leaving thousands without life-saving medication and fuelling a growing health crisis.
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Trump strikes deal for Ukraine's minerals, but economic viability remains uncertain
Trump’s bid for US access to Ukraine’s mineral wealth faces obstacles, including outdated surveys, high extraction costs, and Russian occupation of key deposits.
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Starmer meets Trump: A critical test for UK-US relations
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is seeking to leverage his relationship with Donald Trump to secure US support for Ukraine while navigating complex geopolitical challenges, including defence spending, European diplomacy, and a controversial deal on the Chagos Islands.
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Israel refuses to withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border amid ceasefire negotiations
Israel has refused to withdraw from the Gaza-Egypt border despite ceasefire terms, as negotiations for the truce's second phase continue in Cairo.
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Elon Musk defends DOGE cuts amid Ebola response backlash
Elon Musk defended DOGE’s budget cuts, claiming USAID’s Ebola prevention efforts were restored, but reports suggest the program remains largely frozen, raising concerns about global health security.
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Did the Iron Age begin in Tamil Nadu? New discoveries challenge global timelines
Archaeologists in Tamil Nadu have uncovered iron artifacts dating back 5,400 years, suggesting the region may have independently developed iron production, challenging established timelines, according to the BBC.
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North Korean troops secretly transported to Russia for Ukraine war
Satellite images suggest North Korean troops were secretly transported by sea to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, highlighting deepening military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow, according to CNN.
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Pentagon ordered to purge diversity content as Trump administration pushes military overhaul
The latest order, issued on Wednesday by the Department of Defense's top public affairs official, requires all military services to comb through years of social media posts, website content, photos, news articles, and videos to remove any DEI-related mentions.
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Wall Street struggles for direction amid tariff uncertainty, Nvidia slips
The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.4 percent, pressured by a 3 percent drop in Nvidia, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 229 points, or 0.54 percent, supported by strength in financials and defensive sectors.
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Democrats mobilise against Trump's budget cuts as public backlash grows
Democrats are intensifying their opposition to Trump’s budget cuts through protests, lawsuits, and town halls, as public backlash grows ahead of a looming government shutdown, according to The Washington Post.
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Tulsi Gabbard orders firing of over 100 intelligence officers for explicit chats
Over 100 intelligence officers have been fired for engaging in explicit chats on an NSA platform, with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard framing it as part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to restore accountability and depoliticize intelligence agencies.
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Trump administration’s deep cuts to USDA and CDC spark concerns over food and animal safety
With fewer agricultural inspectors at ports, the risk of pests infiltrating American crops has risen. Experts warn that foreign markets may refuse US agricultural products if contamination concerns grow.
