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Iran Says US Accepted Some Hormuz Conditions
Iran says the US accepted some of its seven conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but calls Washington's overall response inadequate.
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International PoliticsRoyalty
Belgian King and Queen in Historic Central Asia State Visit
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are on the first Belgian state visit to Central Asia, seeking deeper trade, critical minerals and AI ties with Kazakhstan.
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International PoliticsEnergy
Trump, Putin Call: Russia to Ship Diesel to US
Trump and Putin held a 90-minute call. Russia will supply diesel to the US and global markets as Washington eases sanctions ahead of midterms.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Trump Says US-Iran War Near End After Nuclear Victory Claim
Trump says the US-Iran war is near its end after claiming a nuclear victory, as a Russia diesel deal and Houthi strikes reshape the conflict.
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International-PoliticsMiddle East
Trump Says Iran War Will End 'Very Soon'
Trump says the war with Iran will 'end very soon,' even as the U.S. surges a third carrier to the Middle East and weighs post-midterm strikes.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
US Military Withdraws Final Troops From Iraq
The US completed its withdrawal from Iraq on Sept 30, 2026, ending a 23-year military presence. Iraq declared Sovereignty Day as analysts warn of Iran.
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International PoliticsEconomy
China, US Trade Talks in New York Set Up Xi-Trump Summit
China and the US held eight hours of trade talks in New York, with Washington proposing a new AI safety notification mechanism before the Trump-Xi summit.
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International PoliticsEurope
AfD and Linke Surge as Merz's CDU Collapses in German Votes
German state elections deliver a historic blow to Chancellor Merz's CDU as the AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Die Linke triumphs in Berlin.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Trump: Iran War to End Right After Midterms
Trump says the US war with Iran will end 'right after' November's midterms, but privately his advisers warn it could last through his term.
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International PoliticsDiplomacy
Xi Attends 18th BRICS Summit as China Sets 2027 Bid
Xi Jinping joined BRICS leaders in New Delhi for the 18th summit, which adopted the New Delhi Declaration as China announced it will chair in 2027.
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International PoliticsEurope
Carney Pitches 'Unique Alliance' With EU, Away From Trump
Canadian PM Mark Carney seeks a 'unique alliance' with the EU, not membership, as Ottawa pivots away from a tariff-hit relationship with Trump's US.
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International PoliticsTechnology
Beijing Rebukes Anthropic CEO's Call to Curb China AI
China pushed back against Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call to slow AI development and curb China, days before a planned Trump-Xi summit.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Trump Orders Reduction in US-Korea Drills; Seoul Proceeds
Trump orders substantial reduction in US-South Korea military exercises, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un. Seoul says drills proceed as scheduled.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Kushner Meets Hamas in Egypt to Salvage Gaza Road Map
Jared Kushner held rare talks with Hamas in Egypt to push Trump's Gaza peace plan, then met Netanyahu with no breakthrough.
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International PoliticsEconomy
US, Iran Signal Possible Talks as Oil Prices Drop Sharply
Trump announces US-Iran negotiations as oil prices fall sharply, while Iran discusses new Strait of Hormuz shipping routes with Oman.
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International Politics
Spanish Communist Leader Praises CPC Governance
Spanish Communist Party Chairman José Luis Centella praises the CPC for being rooted in the people and keeping pace with the times in a new interview.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Iran's IRGC Claims Destruction of 3 US F-35 Jets in Jordan
Iran's IRGC claims it destroyed 3 US F-35 jets at Jordan's Al-Azraq base; CENTCOM denies any aircraft were damaged.
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International PoliticsClimate
Spain, France, UK: Climate Change Is Security Emergency
Spain, France and the UK issued joint warnings that climate change is now a national security emergency for Europe, citing devastating wildfires.
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International Politics
Trump Cancels Iran Strike, Says Deal Perimeters Reached
President Trump says he agreed to cancel a planned military strike on Iran, claiming deal perimeters have been reached. Iran denies the claim.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Trump Says Iran Not Ready for Deal Amid Major US Strikes
Trump says Iran is not ready for a nuclear deal as US military strikes severely weaken Iran's navy and air force, with Netanyahu set to visit Washington.
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International PoliticsSecurity
Japan Names First Director of National Intelligence Bureau
Japan appoints Kazuya Hara first director of new National Intelligence Bureau in security overhaul, stoking remilitarization debate.
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International PoliticsMilitary
US Strikes Iran; Trump Says Tehran Not Ready for Deal
US launches 13th night of Iran strikes as Trump rules out deal, threatens 'massive attack' and warns Houthis. Oil tops $100.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Trump Threatens Strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Site
Trump threatens to strike Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site; Iran warns any attack would be considered an expansion of war.
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International PoliticsEurope
French Ecology Minister Barbut Resigns Over Pesticide Vote
French Ecology Minister Monique Barbut resigns after parliament approves pesticide reintroduction, calling it 'one environmental setback too many.'
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Trump Approves Nuclear Deal for Saudi Uranium Enrichment
Trump approved a 30-year nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow uranium enrichment, sparking proliferation concerns amid the US-Iran war.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Iran War Escalates: Trump Threatens Infrastructure Strikes
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants for each ship attack, as war costs reach $37.5B and four US troops are honored.
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International Politics
US Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia Raises Proliferation Fears
Trump approves 30-year nuclear deal allowing Saudi uranium enrichment, sparking proliferation concerns amid ongoing US war with Iran.
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International Politics
Maduro Gets June 2027 Trial Date in US Drug Case
A US judge sets June 2027 trial for Venezuela's Maduro and his wife on drug charges as lawyers prepare sovereign immunity challenge.
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International PoliticsDiplomacy
Rubio and Wang Yi Plan Xi Jinping's Washington Visit
Rubio met China's Wang Yi in Manila to plan Xi Jinping's September state visit amid trade truce, South China Sea tensions, and election claims.
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International PoliticsLaw
Maduro Trial Set for June 2027 as Immunity Battle Begins
A US judge sets June 2027 trial for Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro as his lawyers prepare to challenge the indictment on sovereign immunity grounds.
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International Politics
Rubio and China's Wang Yi Plan Xi Jinping's Washington Visit
Rubio met China's Wang Yi in Manila to plan Xi Jinping's September Washington visit, navigating trade truce and South China Sea tensions.
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International Politics
UK's Incoming PM Burnham Rejects Thatcher-Era Economic Model
Andy Burnham, set to become UK PM on Monday, used his first Labour leader speech to reject the Thatcher-era economic model and signal a leftward shift.
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International PoliticsDiplomacy
Trump's Envoy at Sea: Yacht Diplomacy Amid Italy Crisis
Billionaire US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta tours Italy on his $450M superyacht as Trump and PM Meloni trade insults, sparking protests.
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International Politics
Putin Grants Belgian BMW X6 Designer Russian Citizenship
Putin grants Russian citizenship to Belgian car designer Pierre Leclercq, designer of the BMW X6, in what analysts call a propaganda tactic.
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International Politics
Iran Newspaper Publishes Death List Naming Trump, 12 Leaders
An Iranian newspaper published a death list of 13 world leaders including Donald Trump. Experts call it symbolic propaganda but warn of lone-wolf risks.
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International PoliticsTechnology
France, UK and EU Sanction Russia Over Cyber Campaign
France, the UK and the EU have imposed coordinated sanctions against Russia over a widespread cyber campaign targeting at least ten European countries.
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International PoliticsEurope
Macron Hosts Ukraine Summit in Paris with Zelenskyy
French President Macron hosts 25+ leaders in Paris for Coalition of the Willing summit with Zelenskyy, aiming to boost Ukraine support and pressure Russia.
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International PoliticsEconomy
U.S. and Iran Edge Toward War as Trump Renews Blockade
Trump reinstates the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, demanding a 20% cargo fee, as strikes escalate and oil prices surge.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Robot Army Remakes Ground Warfare in Ukraine
Ukraine's ground robots are transforming warfare, evacuating wounded, holding trenches, and engaging enemies. Over 50,000 missions signal a new era.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Mossad's Secret Plot to Recruit Ahmadinejad as an Asset
NYT reveals how Israel's Mossad spent years secretly cultivating former Iranian President Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset in a failed plot.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran Over Assassination Plot
Trump warns Iran of massive retaliation if it attempts to assassinate him, as US-Iran tensions escalate after ceasefire collapse.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Iran FM in Oman for Strait Talks as New Leader Vows Revenge
Iran's FM arrives in Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks as Supreme Leader Khamenei vows revenge and the US issues a Saturday deadline.
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International PoliticsAmericas
How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Washington
A New York Times investigation reveals Marco Rubio effectively controls Venezuela's finances, oil revenue, and government from Washington.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Ro Khanna Detained by Armed Israeli Settlers in West Bank
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna was detained by armed Israeli settlers for over an hour during a West Bank visit, calling it an unfiltered look at occupation.
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International Politics
Trump Envoy Warns China's Sea Power Threatens All Nations
U.S. Ambassador Warren Stephens warns IMO that China's response to Panama's port ruling is a warning to every nation about maritime coercion.
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International PoliticsUnited States
Trump Calls Communism a 'Cancer' in July 4th Speech
Trump used America's 250th anniversary to attack political opponents as communists, calling the ideology a 'cancer' that must be cut out.
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International PoliticsReligion
Pope Leo XIV Chooses Lampedusa Over Washington
On July 4, the first American pope visited Lampedusa instead of Washington, signaling migration as his priority over traditional diplomacy.
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International Politics
Trump Offers to Broker Ukraine Peace in 90-Minute Putin Call
Trump and Putin held a 90-minute phone call on July 4, with Trump offering to help end the Ukraine war. Zelenskyy also spoke with Trump.
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International PoliticsEurope
Albania's Flamingo Revolution: Cement Cakes at 35th Protest
Tens of thousands joined the 35th Flamingo Revolution protest in Tirana, bringing cement cakes for PM Rama's birthday and demanding his resignation.
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International PoliticsNATO
Trump Lashes Out at NATO Allies Days Before Ankara Summit
Trump renews criticism of NATO allies over defense spending days before the Ankara summit, escalating tensions over burden-sharing and Iran war fallout.
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International Politics
Burnham Unveils Radical Vision to Reshape Britain
UK PM-elect Andy Burnham outlines a transformative vision centered on devolution, a 'No. 10 North' hub in Manchester, and his 'Manchesterism' approach.
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International Politics
South Korea Appoints Former Naver CEO as Prime Minister
South Korea appoints former Naver CEO Han Seong-sook as prime minister, the second woman and first business executive to hold the office.
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International Politics
Serbian President Vucic Resigns, Eyes Return as PM
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns after 18 months of anti-corruption protests, with plans to seek the more powerful role of prime minister.
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International Politics
Trump Tells NATO Chief Rutte: Allies 'Let Us Down' Over Iran
President Trump confronted NATO chief Mark Rutte at the White House, accusing European allies of failing to support the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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International Politics
UK PM Starmer Resigns, Andy Burnham Set to Take Over
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns after two turbulent years, triggering a Labour leadership contest expected to make Andy Burnham the next PM.
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International PoliticsHistory
10 Years After Brexit: Britons Stunned by Their Own Decision
A decade after the Brexit referendum, 57% of Britons say leaving the EU was wrong. Political chaos and economic costs mark the anniversary.
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International PoliticsUS Politics
Super Glue and Hitler Comparisons: Trump Book Revelations
NYT reporters Haberman and Swan's 'Regime Change' reveals Trump gluing gold decorations, comparing himself to Hitler, and berating cabinet members.
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International PoliticsSecurity
Kim Jong Un: US-South Korea Actions Risk Nuclear War
Kim Jong Un warns US-South Korea actions are worsening the Korean Peninsula situation, ordering accelerated military buildup and nuclear expansion.
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International PoliticsNuclear
US Eases Iran Sanctions After Vance Announces Nuclear Deal
US eases Iran sanctions after Vance announces Tehran agreed to resume IAEA nuclear inspections, marking a potential breakthrough in the nuclear standoff.
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International PoliticsUK
UK PM Keir Starmer Resigns, Paving Way for Andy Burnham
UK PM Keir Starmer resigns after less than two years, triggering a leadership contest expected to see Andy Burnham become the seventh PM in a decade.
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International PoliticsElections
Trump-Backed Outsider Wins Colombian Presidential Election
Far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, narrowly wins Colombia's presidential runoff, signaling a dramatic rightward shift.
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International Politics
Global Shift: S.Korea PM in China as UK's Starmer Resigns
South Korea's PM visits China for Summer Davos, UK PM Starmer resigns after political crisis, and Bangladesh PM makes first overseas trip.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
G7 Praises US-Iran Deal as Trump Threatens to Resume Bombing
G7 leaders welcome the US-Iran nuclear deal as a breakthrough, but Trump threatens to resume bombing, raising questions about the agreement's durability.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
US and Iran Electronically Sign Landmark Peace Agreement
The US and Iran electronically signed the Islamabad Memorandum, a framework peace deal to end the 2026 Iran war, with a formal ceremony set for June 19.
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International PoliticsPolitics
CIA Casts Doubt on Iran Nuclear Deal Amid Internal Rifts
CIA Director Ratcliffe told Trump that intelligence raises serious doubts about Iran's nuclear concessions, exposing deep divides in the administration.
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International PoliticsEconomy
EU Approves Turnberry Deal as Trump Threatens New Surtaxes
European Parliament approves Turnberry trade deal as Trump proposes new tariffs of up to 12.5% on EU goods over forced labor concerns.
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International PoliticsTrade
Trump: Ukraine War Has 'No Impact' on US as EU OKs Deal
At the G7, Trump says Ukraine war has 'no impact' on the US, deepening allied divisions, as EU lawmakers approve a long-stalled trade deal.
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International PoliticsEconomy
US-Iran Peace Deal Signed as CIA Doubts Nuclear Commitments
US and Iran signed a preliminary peace deal on June 15, sending oil prices tumbling. But the CIA has raised serious doubts about Iran's nuclear pledges.
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International PoliticsEurope
Ukraine Opens EU Accession Talks After Hungary Lifts Veto
Ukraine and Moldova opened EU accession talks on June 15 after Hungary's new government lifted Viktor Orban's veto, marking a historic shift.
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International PoliticsDiplomacy
Tumen River Tests Beijing's Ties with North Korea
The Tumen River, a narrow waterway bordering China, Russia, and North Korea, has become a geopolitical flashpoint testing Beijing's ties with Pyongyang.
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International Politics
Russia Signals Openness to Peace Talks in Ukraine Conflict
Kremlin says Russia open to peaceful resolution of Ukraine conflict as E3 leaders outline five conditions for peace after Zelenskyy's letter to Putin.
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International PoliticsEurope
EU Lawmakers Urge Belgium to Deny Visas to Taliban Delegates
Nearly 40 MEPs urge Belgian Foreign Minister Prévot to deny visas to a Taliban delegation invited by the European Commission for migration talks.
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International PoliticsElections
Global Elections: Armenia, Peru, and Germany Vote
Armenia votes as Pashinyan pivots West; Peru holds presidential runoff amid democratic crisis; neo-Nazi candidate reaches mayoral runoff in Germany.
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International PoliticsEurope
Europe Takes Lead in Ukraine Peace Talks as US Steps Back
Zelensky meets Starmer, Macron and Merz in London as Europe assumes central role in Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations after US steps back as mediator.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Iran Demands $24B Asset Release; US Weighs Redirecting Funds
Iran demands $24B in frozen assets for peace talks while the US Treasury plans to use those funds to rebuild Gulf allies hit by Iranian attacks.
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International PoliticsDiplomacy
UK Deputy PM Confronts Vance Over Immigration Comments
UK Deputy PM David Lammy told US VP JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for a teen's murder. The killer was British-born.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Iran's IRGC Strikes US-Linked Vessel in Retaliatory Attack
Iran's IRGC strikes a Panama-flagged cargo ship with a cruise missile in retaliation for a US attack, escalating Persian Gulf tensions.
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International Politics
Trump Says US-Iran Deal 'Within a Week' Amid Hormuz Crisis
Trump claims a US-Iran deal will be finalized within a week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran suspends talks over Israeli operations in Lebanon.
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International Politics
Trump Says US-Iran Deal Near; Iran Disputes Strait Claim
Trump claims a US-Iran deal is largely negotiated, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran calls the claim incomplete, insisting on control.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Rubio Confirms US Troop Reduction in Europe, Citing Nerves
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed at a NATO meeting that America will reduce troops in Europe, acknowledging allied nervousness.
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International PoliticsAfrica
Senegal President Faye Dismisses PM Sonko in Shakeup
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolves the government, ending their powerful political alliance.
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International PoliticsU.S. Politics
U.S. Indicts Raúl Castro Over 1996 Civilian Plane Shootdown
The U.S. indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro for the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes, escalating Trump administration pressure on Cuba.
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International Politics
Xi and Putin Deepen China-Russia Partnership with New Pacts
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin sign ~20 agreements in Beijing, declaring the highest level of strategic partnership amid tensions with the West.
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International Politics
Merkel Weighs EU Envoy Role as Europe Seeks Peace Talks
Angela Merkel is being considered as EU envoy for Ukraine peace talks amid growing calls for Europe to take a stronger diplomatic role.
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International PoliticsUS Politics
Trump Settles IRS Suit, Creates $1.8B Fund, Gains Tax Shield
Trump settled his $10B IRS lawsuit, creating a $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund and securing permanent tax audit immunity for his family.
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International PoliticsEconomy
Netherlands Revives Push to Tap Frozen Russian Assets
The Netherlands seeks EU support to use €200B in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, reopening a bitter debate with Belgium over legal and financial risks.
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