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Giuliani Seriously Injured in Accident – Trump to Award Him the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former New York mayor and Trump ally Rudy Giuliani is recovering from a severe car accident; President Donald Trump announces he will grant him the nation’s highest civilian honor
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Joe Biden, Macron, Jacinda Ardern, Justin Trudeau, Merz, Starmer and now Hilary Clinton…
House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Former Jill Biden Aide Amid Investigation into Alleged Concealment of President Biden's Cognitive Health
Anthony Bernal, a senior advisor to former First Lady Jill Biden, is ordered to testify as part of a congressional probe into the use of autopen signatures and potential unauthorized executive actions during Joe Biden's presidency.
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Trump Approves Nippon Steel's Acquisition of U.S. Steel After Initial Rejection
The deal includes a golden share for the U.S. government, ensuring national production priorities and job preservation.
Trump Criticizes Fed Chairman Powell, Calls for Interest Rate Cuts
U.S. President Donald Trump expresses frustration with the Federal Reserve's monetary policy amid ongoing inflation concerns.
Spain Advances Cryptocurrency Regulation Amid Digital Euro Development
New EU directive tightens fiscal oversight on cryptocurrencies as Spain moves towards a digital euro.
China Strengthens Rare Earth Mineral Controls Amid U.S. Trade Tensions
China restricts global supply of rare earth minerals, granting exclusive permits to U.S. suppliers as trade relations between the two nations become increasingly strained.
Trump Threatens Apple with 25% Tariff over iPhone Production in the U.S.
The U.S. President insists on domestic manufacturing, affecting Apple's stock price amid ongoing trade tensions.
Trump Approves Alliance Between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel Amid Job Growth Promises
The agreement aims to preserve U.S. Steel's headquarters in Pittsburgh while creating thousands of new jobs.
Why Saudi Arabia Rolled Out a Purple Carpet for Donald Trump Instead of Red
Blending tradition, symbolism, and national identity, Saudi Arabia’s purple carpet redefines diplomatic protocol in a bold cultural shift
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Trump Announces Executive Order to Cut Prescription Drug Prices by Up to 80%
The president claims the move will increase global costs to ensure equity for American consumers.
US and China Achieve 'Substantial Progress' in Trade Talks Amid Ongoing Trade War
High-level discussions in Geneva yield agreement on economic consultation mechanism as both nations seek to de-escalate tensions.
Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of Trump-Era Ban on Transgender Individuals in Military
The U.S. Supreme Court permits the immediate implementation of a law prohibiting transgender people from serving in the military, pending ongoing appeals.
European Union Excludes Bourbon from US Tariff List Amid Trade Tensions
The EU adjusts its sanctions list, averting potential tariff hikes on European wine as negotiations with the US continue.
Trump Shares AI-Generated Image of Himself as… Pope, Prompting Outrage Reaction
The U.S. President posted a papal-themed image of himself just 11 days after the death of Pope Francis, amid ongoing mourning and before a new pontiff has been elected.
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U.S. Economy Shrink in Trump’s First Quarter as Tariff Policy Raises Questions
President Blames Biden for Downturn While Economists Point to Early Tariff Effects
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China and U.S. Reignite War of Words Over COVID-19 Origins
Beijing Pushes Back Against Trump Administration’s Lab-Leak Allegations, Suggests Virus May Have Originated in the U.S.
Trump Extends Deadline for TikTok Sale Negotiations
President Trump issues an executive order to delay the TikTok ban, allowing 75 additional days for negotiations with ByteDance.
Trump Extends Deadline for TikTok to Dissociate from ByteDance
U.S. President Donald Trump grants TikTok an additional 75 days to finalize a deal while considering tariff adjustments for China.
Trump Implements New Tariffs in Escalating Trade War
President announces reciprocal tariffs affecting multiple countries amid claims of economic independence.
Cory Booker Sets Marathon Speech Record in Senate Against Trump Policies
Democratic Senator speaks for over 25 hours, establishing a new Senate record in opposition to the Trump administration.
EU Prepares Response to Reciprocal Tariffs Announced by Trump
The European Commission signals a robust strategy to counter potential US tariffs on a wide array of countries.
U.S. Revokes Oil Export Licenses for Repsol and Other Companies from Venezuela
The Trump administration's decision intensifies pressure on Nicolás Maduro's regime by ending export permissions.
US Revokes Export Permits for Oil Companies Operating in Venezuela
Repsol and other Western companies face the end of their Venezuelan operations as part of US sanctions.
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EU Seeks ‘Farage Clause’ in Brexit Reset Talks With Britain
Germany Hit by Major Airport Strikes Disrupting European Travel
Russia Deploys Hypersonic Missile in Strike on Ukraine
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
Béla Tarr, Visionary Hungarian Filmmaker, Dies at Seventy After Long Illness
German Intelligence Secretly Intercepted Obama’s Air Force One Communications
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Europe’s Luxury Sanctions Punish Russian Consumers While a Sanctions-Circumvention Industry Thrives
Europe’s Largest Defence Groups Set to Return Nearly Five Billion Dollars to Shareholders in Twenty Twenty-Five
Diamonds Are Powering a New Quantum Revolution
The Battle Over the Internet Explodes: The United States Bars European Officials and Ignites a Diplomatic Crisis
Fine Wine Investors Find Little Cheer in Third Year of Falls
Caviar and Foie Gras? China Is Becoming a Luxury Food Powerhouse
Hackers Are Hiding Malware in Open-Source Tools and IDE Extensions
Traveling to USA? Homeland Security moving toward requiring foreign travelers to share social media history
Trump in Direct Assault: European Leaders Are Weak, Immigration a Disaster. Russia Is Strong and Big — and Will Win
EU Firms Struggle with 3,000-Hour Paperwork Load — While Automakers Fear De Facto 2030 Petrol Car Ban
European States Approve First-ever Military-Grade Surveillance Network via ESA
The Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Who Escaped the War — and Is Captivating Japan
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
U.S. Envoys Deliver Ultimatum to Ukraine: Sign Peace Deal by Thursday or Risk Losing American Support
The U.S. State Department Announces That Mass Migration Constitutes an Existential Threat to Western Civilization and Undermines the Stability of Key American Allies
AI Researchers Claim Human-Level General Intelligence Is Already Here
Tragedy in Serbia: Coach Mladen Žižović Collapses During Match and Dies at 44
Russia’s President Putin Declares Burevestnik Nuclear Cruise Missile Ready for Deployment
‘Frightening’ First Night in Prison for Sarkozy: Inmates Riot and Shout ‘Little Nicolas’
White House Announces No Imminent Summit Between Trump and Putin
China Presses Netherlands to “properly” Resolve the Nexperia Seizure as Supply Chain Risks Grow
US and Qatar Warn EU of Trade and Energy Risks from Tough Climate Regulation
Merz Attacks Migrants, Sparks Uproar, and Refuses to Apologize: “Ask Your Daughters”
Apple Challenges EU Digital Markets Act Crackdown in Landmark Court Battle
"The Tsunami Is Coming, and It’s Massive": The World’s Richest Man Unveils a New AI Vision
Dramatic Development in the Death of 'Mango' Founder: Billionaire's Son Suspected of Murder
EU Moves to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Buy U.S. Weapons for Ukraine
Europe Emerges as the Biggest Casualty in U.S.-China Rare Earth Rivalry
“Firepower” Promised for Ukraine as NATO Ministers Meet — But U.S. Tomahawks Remain Undecided
AI and Cybersecurity at Forefront as GITEX Global 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
Ex-Microsoft Engineer Confirms Famous Windows XP Key Was Leaked Corporate License, Not a Hack
China’s lesson for the US: it takes more than chips to win the AI race
French Political Turmoil Elevates Marine Le Pen as Rassemblement National Poised for Power
The Davos Set in Decline: Why the World Economic Forum’s Power Must Be Challenged
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will not adopt the euro because the European Union is falling apart.
Mayor in western Germany in intensive care after stabbing
Australian government pays Deloitte nearly half a million dollars for a report built on fabricated quotes, fake citations, and AI-generated nonsense.
BYD’s UK Sales Soar Nearly Nine-Fold, Making Britain Its Biggest Market Outside China
Latvia to Bar Tourist and Occasional Buses to Russia and Belarus Until 2026
Wave of Complaints Against Apple Over iPhone 17 Pro’s Scratch Sensitivity
Pro Europe and Anti-War Babiš Poised to Return to Power After Czech Parliamentary Vote
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