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Israeli settlers accelerate West Bank land grabs as global focus shifts to Gaza, Iran
Israeli settlers are rapidly seizing West Bank land while international attention focuses on Gaza and Iran, with government backing accelerating settlement exp…
HighTrump Dismisses Concerns Over Iran Negotiations, Gas Prices Amid Cabinet Meeting
Trump administration continues Iran nuclear negotiations while dismissing concerns about economic fallout and making disputed claims about prior agreements and…
HighJill Biden: Former President Will Live With Stage 4 Cancer for Rest of Life
Former First Lady Jill Biden revealed that former President Joe Biden has stage 4 prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, requiring lifelong treatm…
HighPena di morte e accordi con Putin: quale direzione per l'America di Trump?
Un'analisi sulla direzione politica dell'amministrazione Trump riguardante la pena di morte e i rapporti con Putin, sollevando interrogativi sul futuro degli S…
Medium'Obamalisco': Centro Presidencial Obama é inaugurado em Chicago com críticas
O Centro Presidencial Barack Obama foi inaugurado em Chicago com shows de celebridades e presença de ex-presidentes, mas enfrenta críticas sobre sua arquitetur…
HighTrump announces immediate ban on CNN, MSNBC and Politico from White House
US President Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House access, citing them as 'fake news' and 'dishonest,' though details o…
HighFederal Planning Panel Approves Trump's 250-Foot Triumphal Arch Near Arlington Memorial Bridge
A federal planning commission voted 8-4 to approve President Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch near Memorial Bridge, clearing the way for construction. Critics q…
MediumTrump calls second impeachment trial 'absolutely ridiculous' amid Capitol riot fallout
Outgoing US President Trump denounces a second impeachment proceeding as "absolutely ridiculous" following the Capitol assault, while Republican and Democratic…
HighTrump administration sanctions ICC president and prosecutor over investigations
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court's president and senior prosecutor, freezing their U.S. assets as part of its cam…
HighFace the Nation lineup features economic policy debate and Medal of Honor recipients
CBS News' Face the Nation features economic officials, bipartisan lawmakers, and Medal of Honor recipients for Sunday discussion moderated by Nancy Cordes.
HighSri Lanka Scraps India-Japan Port Deal After Trade Union Protests
Sri Lanka's government cancelled a deal to develop the East Container Terminal at Colombo port with India and Japan after weeks of protests by trade unions opp…
HighGambian President Pledges Power Infrastructure Amid Violent Blackout Protests
Gambian President Adama Barrow pledged to resolve rolling blackouts by installing new power generation capacity, as violent protests over electricity shortages…
HighPutin elogia a Trump por sus esfuerzos en resolución de conflictos internacionales
Putin afirmó que Trump realiza esfuerzos significativos para resolver crisis complejas internacionales, comentando su candidatura al Premio Nobel de la Paz 202…
HighXi and Trump Conclude Historic Visit with Small-Scale Dialogue, Pledge Stable Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held informal talks on the final day of Trump's China visit, agreeing to establish a stable and cons…
HighLula and Bolsonaro's ally wrap up campaigns before Brazil's first-round vote
Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro conclude campaign activities ahead of the first-round presidential vote, marking the final phase of electoral competition.
HighTrump threatens tariffs and tech export bans on nations imposing digital taxes
Trump warned countries imposing digital taxes on US tech firms face steep tariffs and export restrictions on advanced technology, claiming such measures discri…
HighTrump's AI Chatbot Contradicts His Own Claims on Tariffs, Election Fraud
Trump launched America.gov, an AI chatbot that frequently contradicts the president on tariffs, election fraud, and other topics, which Democrats have amplifie…
HighTrump predicts two-week end to Iran war as Israel strikes Tehran
US President Trump says the US-Israel war with Iran could end in two to three weeks as fresh explosions rock Tehran. The conflict has killed thousands, displac…
HighTrump-Zelenskyy rift deepens over Russia fuel deal and peace talks
Trump called for Zelenskyy's replacement and brokered a Russia fuel deal, sparking international backlash. Ukraine's foreign minister and UK PM rallied behind…
HighTrump appoints Adam Telle as acting Army secretary after Driscoll's resignation
President Trump appointed Adam Telle, assistant secretary for Civil Works, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll's resignation amid reported tensions…
HighUS military strike kills two on alleged drug smuggling vessel in Eastern Pacific
US military killed two individuals in a strike on an alleged drug smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific, marking the second operation in three days under Ope…
HighIndia, Japan deepen space ties with LUPEX lunar mission targeting 2028 launch
India and Japan are strengthening their space partnership through LUPEX, a joint lunar mission planned for 2028 to explore the Moon's south pole and search for…
HighKashmir leaders condemn Saudi airport attack, call for dialogue
Kashmir political leaders expressed concern over a missile attack on Riyadh International Airport that killed 12 and injured 300, calling for dialogue to resol…
HighCanadian PM Carney reconnects with Mayo roots on ancestral village visit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited his ancestral village in County Mayo, meeting cousins and reconnecting with family heritage dating back to his gran…
HighWashington Mourns Lindsey Graham at State Funeral Attended by Trump, Senate
Political leaders including President Trump gathered for Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, with tributes highlighting his decades of influence in Washington po…
HighDemocratic Senate Candidate El-Sayed Targets GOP Stronghold in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is campaigning in the GOP-dominated Upper Peninsula, a region that hasn't elected a Democrat to Congress in…
HighGeorgia GOP Governor's Race Heads to Runoff Between Jackson and Jones
Rick Jackson and Burt Jones advance to a runoff in Georgia's Republican gubernatorial primary, setting up a contest between competing visions within the GOP.
HighAustralia's jobless rate hits 4.5% as Wong condemns Israeli minister's conduct
Australia's unemployment rate surged to 4.5% in April with 19,000 job losses, while political debate continues over energy revenue and taxation policy.
HighHungary repeals Orban-era anti-LGBTQ law in historic reversal
Hungary's parliament repealed most of a 2021 law restricting LGBTQ+ content, marking the first significant reversal of Viktor Orban's discriminatory policies u…
HighMidterms Under Way: Nearly 59 Million Vote Early as Democrats Target Congress and Markets Brace
Nearly 58.7 million Americans have voted early in the 2026 US midterms, well above 2022 levels, as polls open and markets weigh possible congressional outcomes.
MediumHome Ministry Awaits Written Pardons Board Notice Before Acting on Najib House Arrest Report
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution said the ministry has not yet received the Pardons Board's written notice on placing ex-PM Najib Razak under house arrest, so…
HighCalifornia advances bill to preserve access to paid video games after shutdown
California's AB 1921 passed the State Assembly, requiring paid online games remain playable after server shutdowns. The bill advances to the Senate as a consum…
HighZelensky propõe encontro trilateral com Trump e Putin para acelerar negociações de paz
O presidente ucraniano Volodymyr Zelensky propôs reunião trilateral com Donald Trump e Vladimir Putin para avançar negociações de paz, enquanto a Ucrânia inten…
HighBiden embarks on Asia tour culminating in first Xi Jinping meeting since taking office
President Biden embarks on a multi-nation tour starting with COP27 in Egypt, followed by ASEAN summit in Cambodia and G20 in Indonesia, where he will hold his…
HighFormer Olympian charged in Reflecting Pool incident; Trump vows repairs
Multiple people were arrested for allegedly vandalizing the newly restored Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, with a former three-time Olympian among those char…
MediumLabour Party Crisis Threatens Starmer's Position as UK Prime Minister
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign amid a Labour Party rebellion, with ministers reportedly pushing for his departure as internal…
HighEUA e Europa tentam minimizar repercussão da visita do diretor da CIA a Moscou
Autoridades americanas e europeias tentam minimizar a importância da viagem secreta do diretor da CIA à Rússia, enquanto Trump afirma que Putin não atacará a O…
MediumTrump Attacks Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan Campaign Stop as Midterm Final Week Begins
President Trump attacked Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Port Huron, Michigan rally as midterm early voting proceeds in 43 states. A CBS poll shows mo…
MediumTrump Escalates Iran Tensions as Hormuz Strait Deadline Looms
President Trump issued an 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. strikes on Kharg Island, a critical oil terminal controlling 90…
MediumSerbia's Vucic Resigns as President, Eyes Prime Minister Role
Aleksandar Vucic, one of Europe's longest-serving leaders, resigned as Serbian president to position himself to become prime minister following next month's el…
HighRubio excludes Brazil from U.S. 'friendly nations,' citing domestic elections
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio excludes Brazil from list of US-friendly countries in Latin America, citing national elections, prompting President Lula to r…
HighAmericans Rejected Data Centres at the Polls. Australia Now Faces Its Own Test
Data centres emerged as a politically toxic issue in the US midterms, losing most ballot measures. Analysts say Australia should not copy the American result,…
MediumU.S. Senate advances measure to limit Trump's war powers against Iran
The US Senate has advanced legislation that could force Trump to end military operations against Iran, marking a significant congressional check on executive w…
HighSupreme Court Temporarily Halts Foreign Aid Spending Requirement
Chief Justice Roberts issued a temporary stay allowing the Trump administration to freeze $4 billion in congressionally-approved foreign aid, halting a lower c…
HighOusted South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to 30 Years for Alleged Drone Provocations
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol received a 30-year prison sentence for allegedly ordering drone flights over Pyongyang to escalate tensions and ju…
HighBrent Tops $115 as Trump Threatens Iran's Power Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island Before April 6
Trump threatened to destroy Iran's power plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island if no ceasefire deal is reached before April 6, as Brent crude rose above $115 ami…
MediumIRS Faces Audit Immunity Deal for Trump Family Under $1.8B Settlement
A proposed IRS settlement could grant audit immunity to Trump, his family, and their businesses, creating regulatory complications for tax enforcement authorit…
HighPolish activist investigating Ecuador president's family business found dead; murder suspected
Anti-corruption activist Monika Silva Koniuszek was found dead in Ecuador with evidence of murder despite government suicide claims. She had been investigating…
HighRepublicans Block Democratic Effort to Stop Trump's $1.8B Ally Fund
Senate Republicans defeated a Democratic motion to block a $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies, voting 50-49. The narrow victory exposed internal GOP divisions…
HighForeign Policy Now Has Domestic Salience: Balakrishnan on a Decade Leading Singapore's Diplomacy
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan marks 10 years in office, emphasizing how foreign policy now has significant domestic importance amid global c…
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