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Zelenskyy 'realistic' on Tomahawk missiles as Trump keeps door ajar
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he remains 'realistic' about securing US Tomahawk missiles after White House talks with Trump, who suggested freezing the conflict. Eu…
HighAssam votes for Himanta's hat-trick as counting begins; 85% turnout sets historic record
Assam's assembly election results counting begins May 4 after historic 85% voter turnout on April 9. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's BJP-led NDA seeks third consecuti…
HighSpain apologizes for Ceuta migrant crisis, unveils immigration reforms
Spain's government apologized to Ceuta residents for a migrant crisis following a mass crossing from Morocco in July, announcing immigration law reforms and ce…
HighTrump loses patience with Iran as China signals frustration but stops short of pressure
Trump says his patience with Iran is ending and claims Xi Jinping agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though China offers no commitment to pressure…
HighStocks Rise on Trump Iran Comments; Tesla Slips
U.S. stock futures rose Monday following President Trump's latest comments on Iran, while Tesla stock declined. Market sentiment appears tied to geopolitical t…
MediumCBS poll: Democrats hold midterm lead on economic worries, but motivation is driven by opposing Trump
A CBS News/YouGov poll finds Democrats still leading the 2026 House race, on pace for 229 seats, driven largely by voters motivated to oppose President Trump a…
MediumExit Polls Show Israeli Election Deadlocked, Dealing a Setback to Netanyahu's Coalition
Exit polls showed Israel's wartime election deadlocked between Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc and Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, with neither side reaching the 61…
MediumTrump Shows No Regrets on Iran War as CBS News Projects Democratic House and Senate Wins
President Trump says he has no regrets about his war with Iran, even as CBS News projects Democrats will win both the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
LowTrump imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon to counter China's chip dominance
Trump signed an executive order imposing 15% tariffs on imported polysilicon, a critical semiconductor material, to protect US manufacturers from Chinese compe…
HighFujimori Eyes Presidency Again as Peru Faces Leftist Challenge in Runoff
Keiko Fujimori, Peru's polarizing former first lady, advances toward a fourth presidential bid in a tight runoff election against leftist Pedro Castillo Sanche…
HighXi urges 'cooperation over confrontation' with Trump, seeks new US-China paradigm
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged cooperation over confrontation with the US during a Beijing meeting with Trump, emphasizing the world's two largest economie…
HighNetanyahu uses UN platform to attack Iran, allies and domestic critics
Israeli PM Netanyahu used his UN platform to attack Iran, critics, and allied nations including UK, France, and Turkey, while dozens of delegates walked out in…
HighJapan's flag desecration law takes effect, sparking free speech concerns
Japan's new law criminalizing public flag desecration took effect Thursday, imposing up to two years imprisonment or fines for damaging the Hinomaru. The measu…
HighSamsung unveils 'AI for All' vision at India Mobile Congress 2025
Samsung presented its 'AI for All' vision at IMC 2025, showcasing AI-integrated devices and smart home solutions. The company emphasized democratizing AI acros…
HighWisconsin Senate Race: Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes Face Off in Tight Midterm Contest
Live results page for the 2022 Wisconsin U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Ron Johnson and Democratic challenger Mandela Barnes, as polls closed on…
MediumUFC Freedom 250: Topuria defends lightweight title vs. Gaethje at White House
UFC holds its first-ever White House event tonight featuring lightweight title unification between undefeated Topuria and interim champ Gaethje, plus Pereira's…
HighTrump's Self-Policing A.I. Plan Mirrors Biden's as Safety Concerns Mount
Trump's plan for voluntary AI company self-policing mirrors Biden's approach but faces criticism as evidence mounts that companies are inadequately safeguardin…
HighTrump pledges review of 'double-tap' Caribbean strike as US-Venezuela tensions escalate
Trump says he will investigate claims US military conducted follow-up strikes killing survivors of a boat in the Caribbean during anti-drug operations, amid es…
HighQuaest poll reveals voting intentions among evangelical and Catholic voters in Brazil
Quaest polling reveals voting intentions for Brazil's presidential election across evangelical and Catholic demographics, with Lula regaining favoritism while…
MediumItamaraty orienta Lula a não reagir a Trump e Milei após fuga de Flávio Bolsonaro
Itamaraty orienta Lula a não reagir às provocações de Trump e Milei sobre a fuga de Flávio Bolsonaro para Miami, aguardando as eleições legislativas americanas.
HighBurnham Opens Number 10 North in First Week as PM
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has officially opened Number 10 North, describing it as the 'best day of my life'. Political analysts debate whether the new facili…
MediumGOP Senate candidates break with Trump, call for swift end to Iran conflict
Republican Senate candidates, including Sen. Jon Husted, are breaking with Trump by calling for a swift end to the Iran war as midterm elections approach.
MediumJersey Elects New Government: Miles, Gorst Lead Senator Results
Jersey's 2026 general election results show Helen Miles leading senatorial votes with 15,859, while 49 politicians were elected across three tiers for four-yea…
HighElection Denier Wins Arizona GOP Nod for Secretary of State
State Rep. Alexander Kolodin, an election denier, won the Republican primary for Arizona secretary of state, setting up a general election battle with incumben…
HighGuyana ferry death toll rises to 72 as search continues for missing
A state ferry capsized off Guyana's coast with 72 confirmed dead and potentially 100 total casualties, making it the nation's worst marine tragedy. Of 179 esti…
HighIndia's 'Cockroach' Gen Z Protests Expose Economic Cracks in Modi's Vision
A youth-led protest movement dubbed the 'Cockroaches' is challenging India's establishment and Prime Minister Modi's vision, driven by frustrations over econom…
HighJudge signals potential case reopening as Trump faces fraud allegations over $1.776B settlement
A federal judge ordered Trump to respond to allegations that a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" settlement was fraudulent collusion, after retired judg…
HighCongress High Command Pauses Kerala CM Decision as Lobbying Enters Seventh Day
Kerala's Congress leadership pauses deliberations on chief minister selection after seven days of discussions among three contenders, with final decision expec…
HighUS Gas Prices Hit 2.5-Year High as Iran War Chokes Global Oil Supply
US gas prices hit $3.72/gallon, up 74 cents since the US-Iran war began, as Strait of Hormuz disruptions cause the largest monthly fuel price surge since Hurri…
HighLula's approval rating drops to 30% as negative assessments reach 39% in Datafolha poll
Datafolha polling shows President Lula's government approval at 30% positive versus 39% negative, less than five months before elections, with regional variati…
HighTrump Deploys Second Carrier to Mideast, Warns Iran of 'Bad Day' Over Nuclear Deal
Trump announced deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, warning Iran of severe consequences if nuclear negotiations fail. The move follows…
HighNIL Hasn't Changed College Football's Elite Dominance, History Shows
A Fox News analysis counters Nick Saban and Notre Dame's Pete Bevacqua's congressional testimony that NIL creates unfair pay-for-play systems, arguing elite pr…
MediumUkraine crisis tests Biden's presidency and global leadership credentials
Russia's invasion of Ukraine forces Biden to shift priorities from domestic agenda to managing European security, testing his campaign promises on internationa…
HighZohran Mamdani Sworn in as NYC Mayor, Sets Ambitious Left-Wing Agenda
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, 34, became New York City's first Muslim mayor on January 1st, taking office with an ambitious socialist agenda including rent freezes…
HighUS Spent $29B on Iran War as Trump Seeks China Talks, Requests $1.5T Military Budget
The US has spent $29 billion in 74 days of conflict with Iran, with Pentagon seeking $1.5 trillion more. Trump visits China amid diplomatic tensions, claiming…
MediumSenate panel delays Blanche AG vote as key Republicans withhold support
Senate Judiciary Committee postpones vote on Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination after key Republicans Cornyn and Tillis withhold support over concerns…
HighGerman judges warn of justice system vulnerabilities as far-right AfD gains power
German judges and prosecutors are calling for legal reforms to prevent far-right AfD from abusing state prosecution powers if it takes control of state governm…
HighDHS disputes Democrat's 'kidnapping' claim in deportation of 5-year-old
DHS Secretary Mullin defended the deportation of a 5-year-old boy and his father from Texas, saying the child was deported at the father's request, contradicti…
HighU.S. Imposes Import Ban on Canadian Dairy, Alcohol and Motorcycles Amid Escalating Trade War
The White House banned Canadian dairy, alcohol, and motorcycles effective Sept. 29, escalating a trade dispute after Canada imposed $20B in retaliatory tariffs…
MediumWhite House Pledges Compliance With Supreme Court Mail Ballot Ruling
Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the White House will comply with a Supreme Court decision upholding a lower court block on new USPS mail voting regulat…
HighQatar's PM visits Tehran to revive stalled US-Iran diplomacy
Qatar's PM visits Tehran to revive US-Iran diplomatic talks amid six-month conflict with no breakthrough. Regional mediators intensify efforts as economic sanc…
HighSpain's PM exonerates Morocco in Ceuta crisis, blames Russia and Israel for disinformation
Spanish PM Sánchez denies Moroccan government involvement in July's mass border crossing into Ceuta, accusing Israel and Russia of spreading disinformation abo…
HighTrump administration seeks congressional approval for $24.3bn F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has requested congressional approval for selling 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for $24.3bn, citing regional stability needs ami…
HighUS and Iran agree on deal text to end Middle East war, Pakistan says
Pakistan's PM says the US and Iran have agreed on final wording for a deal to end their war, with nuclear details to follow within 60 days. Officials expect si…
MediumAustralia to mandate social media algorithm opt-out under new digital duty laws
Australia plans legislation allowing users to switch off social media algorithms, with tech firms facing substantial penalties for non-compliance. The move aim…
HighAinsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity Celebrate Upcoming Wedding With Family, Friends and Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Fox News hosts Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity held a pre-wedding celebration at Mar-a-Lago with family, colleagues, and guests including President Donald Tr…
MediumBolsonaro and Lula clash in heated first debate ahead of Brazil election
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva engaged in their first debate of the campaign, exchanging personal attacks as they vie for the presidency.
HighSTF agendará julgamento sobre plano de vacinação do governo em 17 de dezembro
Brazil's Supreme Court scheduled December 17 to judge whether the federal government must present a detailed COVID-19 vaccination plan. Minister Lewandowski vo…
HighTrump plans 'very soon' Putin call as US monitors suspected plague death in Siberia
The Trump administration is closely tracking a suspected pneumonic plague death in Russia's Irkutsk region, with the president planning to call Putin 'very soo…
HighTrump vows US victory over Iran 'militarily or on paper' as tensions escalate
Trump declares the US will prevail against Iran either militarily or diplomatically, while signaling possible talks with Iran's Supreme Leader if a deal is rea…
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