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Trump chama Lula de 'volátil' e diz não se importar com presidente brasileiro
Donald Trump afirmou em entrevista que não se importa com Lula e o classificou como 'muito volátil', citando mudanças no comportamento do presidente brasileiro…
HighTrump warns Iran of 'strong action' over protest crackdown and executions
Trump warned Iran of strong US action if Tehran executes protesters amid a violent crackdown on anti-regime demonstrations. The warning comes as Iranian author…
HighTrump signals military readiness while pursuing Iran talks
Trump says the US remains militarily prepared while pursuing dialogue with Iran, suggesting a threatened attack may be unnecessary. Iran's foreign minister rej…
HighDHS Purchases Two California Detention Centers for $1.5B to Expand ICE Capacity
DHS purchased two California migrant detention centers for $1.5B to expand ICE deportation capacity, bypassing state sanctuary policies that restrict private p…
HighTelescópio James Webb revela universo com bilhões de galáxias em imagem histórica
A Nasa divulgou a primeira imagem do telescópio James Webb na Casa Branca, revelando bilhões de galáxias e abrindo possibilidades para detectar vida em outros…
HighBrazil negotiates judicial debt cap to avoid constitutional amendment
Brazil's government, Congress, and Supreme Court negotiate a resolution to cap judicial debt payments at R$39.9 billion in 2022, avoiding constitutional amendm…
HighWhite House Denies Hegseth Ordered 'Kill Everybody' in Caribbean Strike, Blames Admiral for Second Attack
The White House says Admiral Frank Bradley ordered a second strike on a Caribbean vessel, denying Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered to 'kill everybody.' A Wash…
MediumAustralia Raises Interest Rates for First Time in 12 Years Amid Inflation Surge
Australia's central bank raised its main lending rate by 25 basis points to 0.35%, the first increase since 2010, aiming to combat inflation at 5.1% ahead of M…
HighWhite House hosts UFC cage fight for America 250 celebrations
The White House is hosting UFC cage fight construction on its South Lawn for a June 14 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary, with a 5,000-seat arena a…
HighFrench PM Warns of Possible Rolling Two-Hour Power Cuts This Winter
French PM Elisabeth Borne warned a worst-case winter could bring rolling two-hour home power cuts, as nuclear reactor shutdowns and the Ukraine war strain ener…
HighTrump's Green Card Curbs Put Indian Tech Workers' American Dream to the Test
Trump administration green card restrictions and a DOL PERM suspension are raising concern among Indian tech workers, with Microsoft disputing Vice President V…
MediumVance Blames Iran War for GOP Midterm Losses; Trump Agrees but Defends the Strike
Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for Republican midterm losses on social media, and President Trump agreed while defending the military action as ne…
MediumAustralia confirms first mainland H5N1 case in seabird, vows containment
Australia confirmed its first mainland H5N1 case in a seabird near Perth, ending its status as the only continent without confirmed infection. Prime Minister A…
HighUS Closes Loophole in AI Chip Export Controls for Chinese Subsidiaries
The US Commerce Department clarified that AI chip export restrictions apply to Chinese company subsidiaries worldwide, closing perceived loopholes after the Tr…
HighMacarrão, Tadala e Trump: nomes excêntricos marcam disputa por vagas no Legislativo
Nas eleições de 2026, candidatos adotam nomes inusitados e slogans humorísticos para chamar atenção em meio à competição por votos nas redes sociais, estratégi…
HighBolsonaro considers PP as vehicle for 2022 reelection bid
President Bolsonaro signals the Progressistas party, led by incoming Civil House minister Ciro Nogueira, could be his vehicle for 2022 reelection, acknowledgin…
HighDemocrats Take Senate, Setting Up Divided Government for the Rest of Trump's Term
Democrats gained Senate control by making inroads in states they long struggled in, amid GOP headwinds from voter frustration over high prices. The result sets…
MediumTrump Administration Freezes Immigration Processing for 19 Travel-Ban Nations
The Trump administration has halted all immigration applications from 19 countries in its expanded travel ban, freezing green card processing, naturalization c…
HighTariff Whiplash Hits Port Milwaukee as Shifting Trade Policy Reshapes Regional Shipping
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer reports from Port Milwaukee on how President Trump's tariffs have disrupted the flow of goods and affected the regional economy.
MediumTrump announces press secretary Leavitt departing at month's end
President Trump announced that press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of the month, marking a staffing change in the White House c…
HighArmed man arrested near Trump's California golf course before fundraiser
California authorities arrested a man found with firearms and ammunition near Trump's golf course ahead of a presidential fundraising event. The suspect was al…
HighGottheimer turns tables on Squad members after Ukraine aid vote mix-up
Moderate Democrat Josh Gottheimer clashed with far-left 'Squad' members after Rep. Summer Lee confused him with Gov. Josh Shapiro regarding Ukraine aid, with t…
HighUS Shutdown Relief Lifts Indian Equities; Nifty, Sensex Poised for Gains
Indian indices Nifty 50 and Sensex expected to open higher on November 11 as US Senate advances shutdown-ending bill, boosting global sentiment and reducing ec…
HighZelenskyy fires aide as corruption crisis deepens, ex-minister demands wartime election
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy dismissed a senior aide amid corruption investigations as a former defence minister publicly called for wartime elections, citing…
HighUS Supreme Court ruling lifts Brazil's 40% tariff; Trump announces 10% global rate
Brazil's Vice President Alckmin celebrates US Supreme Court decision striking down Trump's 40% tariff on Brazilian goods, though a new 10% global tariff replac…
HighColombia heads to runoff: De la Espriella edges Cepeda in first round vote
Colombia's first round presidential election results show right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leading with 43.74% and leftist Iván Cepeda second with…
HighFTC Revives Price Discrimination Enforcement With Southern Glazer's and Gildan Settlements
The FTC has resumed enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act after decades of inactivity, settling cases against Southern Glazer's and Gildan for price discrimin…
HighTrump's $2.2bn windfall shatters presidential norms on conflicts of interest
Trump earned $2.2bn in his first year back in office, primarily from cryptocurrency ventures, shattering historical precedent and raising unprecedented conflic…
HighBurnham chiede a Trump pieno accesso di Kiev a Starlink per difendersi dagli attacchi russi
Il premier britannico Andy Burnham, in una telefonata con Donald Trump, ha chiesto che l'Ucraina abbia pieno accesso a Starlink per difendersi dagli attacchi r…
MediumTrump e Putin discutem retomada de relações EUA-Rússia 'em larga escala' em ligação telefônica
Trump e Putin conversaram por telefone sobre retomar relações entre EUA e Rússia em larga escala, segundo o Kremlin. A ligação ocorreu após visita de represent…
MediumTanzania Launches $918M Road Program Funded by Infrastructure Bonds
Tanzania plans a major road construction program in 2026/27 with $918 million in funding, partly through infrastructure bonds, to strengthen regional connectiv…
HighBolivia's President Declares State of Emergency Amid Weeks of Paralyzing Protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to clear roadblocks by protesters demanding fuel subsidies, austerity rollback, and his resignatio…
HighHerzog to Name Candidate for Israeli Government Formation on Sunday as Coalition Talks Stall
Israeli President Herzog is set to name a candidate to form a government on Sunday, as coalition talks stall after the election and opposition figures move to…
MediumEurope explores voluntary navigation fees for Strait of Hormuz as Iran tensions persist
European nations are considering proposals for optional navigational fees in the Strait of Hormuz, modeled on the Strait of Malacca, as diplomatic tensions per…
HighIran signals openness to diplomacy while bracing for potential conflict with US
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran is open to diplomacy but ready for conflict, as US rejects a seven-day roadmap and Trump signals imminent talks.
HighDFAT Talking Points Expose Legal Concerns Over US-Israel Iran Strikes
Leaked DFAT talking points reveal Australian government anticipated legal questions about US-Israel airstrikes on Iran that began February 28, killing over 5,0…
HighGunman killed after opening fire at White House security checkpoint
A gunman opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House on Saturday evening and was killed in an exchange of gunfire. President Trump remained…
HighTrump threatens to revive 'anti-weaponization fund' if Blanche confirmation stalls
Trump threatened to revive a controversial $1.8B "anti-weaponization fund" and keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general if senators Cornyn and Tillis block…
HighIsrael's Arab Kingmakers Signal Readiness to Help Oust Netanyahu After Record Election Gains
Joint List leader Yousef Jabareen says Arab Israeli parties, holding 19 kingmaker seats, are ready to back an opposition bloc from outside to oust Netanyahu's…
HighHouse passes stopgap funding bill to avert third shutdown
The House voted to extend government funding through a stopgap measure, seeking to prevent a third shutdown since September. The bill now faces uncertain prosp…
HighTrump Downplays Iran-Linked Minnesota Cyberattacks, Blames Governor Instead
Trump dismissed cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems at Camp David, blaming the state's governor instead of Iran despite U.S. officials' suspicions of Irani…
HighCanada's Foreign Minister Visits India to Reset Strained Diplomatic Ties
Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand met with Indian PM Modi to reset bilateral ties damaged in 2023, with both nations pledging renewed cooperation in trade,…
HighJudge Orders Trump Administration to Halt Threats Against US Election Officials
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop threatening and intimidating US election officials, in an emergency order covering DOJ pressure nation…
MediumAmnesty Report Alleges Indian Police Used Excessive Force Against Youth Protesters
Amnesty International released a report alleging Indian police used excessive force including pellet guns and assault rifles against youth-led Cockroach protes…
HighSouth Sudan's Kiir dissolves government, consolidates power before elections
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional unity government and appointed a caretaker administration ahead of December elections, removing a…
HighFake Polls Expose Vulnerabilities in US Midterm Election Data
Fabricated polls from firm Wedgewood reached major outlets including The New York Times before being exposed, fueling distrust in polling ahead of the 2026 US…
MediumTrump's False China Factory Claim Sparks UAW Clash
Donald Trump used unsubstantiated claims about Chinese auto factories in Mexico during his RNC acceptance speech to call for UAW president Shawn Fain's removal…
HighModi announces fast-track courts for exam leaks as student protests persist
PM Modi announces fast-track courts to punish exam paper leak perpetrators amid ongoing student protests demanding Education Minister Pradhan's resignation ove…
HighBolsonaro's son narrows gap with Lula in Brazil 2026 race
Flavio Bolsonaro is closing the polling gap with incumbent President Lula ahead of Brazil's 2026 election, according to a Nexus/BTG poll, as Lula launches his…
HighNetanyahu's Gaza Expansion Plans Face Military Opposition Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir opposes PM Netanyahu's plans to seize remaining Gaza areas, citing hostage risks. The dispute reflects internal tensions betw…
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