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Assam orders culling of 12,000 pigs as African swine fever spreads across 14 districts
Assam's Chief Minister ordered the culling of 12,000 pigs to contain African swine fever, which has already killed 18,000 pigs across 14 districts. Farmers wil…
HighDemocrats Take House in Midterm Wave Against Trump; Senate Control Hangs in the Balance
Democrats won control of the US House and came close to taking the Senate in midterm elections described as a broad rebuke of Donald Trump's second term.
MediumTrump threatens Iran's annihilation at UN, echoing Cold War brinkmanship
Trump openly contemplated destroying Iran at the UN General Assembly, comparing his rhetoric to Soviet leader Khrushchev's 1960 shoe-banging incident. The thre…
HighNC Republicans plan special session to address soaring fuel prices ahead of midterms
North Carolina's Republican legislative leaders announced a special session to address rising fuel prices ahead of November elections, with potential relief in…
HighTrump Administration Rolls Back Federal Push for Electric Vehicle Adoption
The Trump administration finalized new fuel-economy standards Saturday that would eliminate federal efforts to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles,…
HighRussia Downplays Suspected Plague Lab Death, Cites 'Unknown Pneumonia'
A 28-year-old Russian scientist at a Siberia plague lab died in early October; Russia initially attributed it to pneumonia of unknown origin while officials wa…
HighNew Mexicans reject Trump's 'New America' renaming proposal
Trump shared a map renaming New Mexico as 'New America,' drawing criticism from New Mexico residents and legal experts who say the president lacks authority to…
HighLula afirma que Flávio entregaria Brasil a Trump se eleito
Lula afirmou que Flávio Bolsonaro entregaria o Brasil aos EUA se eleito, criticando sua aproximação com Trump e chamando-o de traidor da pátria durante reunião…
HighTrump Appeals Judge's Ruling on IRS Lawsuit Amid AG Confirmation Jeopardy
Trump plans to appeal a judge's ruling that denounced an IRS lawsuit as self-dealing, continuing to fight for deal aspects that benefit him despite jeopardizin…
HighColombia's 2026 presidential race intensifies as Cepeda consolidates lead amid alliance-building
Colombia's May 31 presidential election heats up as left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda consolidates polling leads while right-wing rivals clash over debate partic…
HighJustice Department seeks to unseal Epstein grand jury records under Trump pressure
The Trump administration's Justice Department filed motions to unseal grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein's case and Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction, fo…
HighAOC: Billionaires Don't Earn Fortunes, They Exploit Systems
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims billionaires cannot legitimately earn their fortunes, arguing extreme wealth requires breaking rules and exploiting labor…
HighTrump Booed at Madison Square Garden During NBA Finals Game 3
Donald Trump received a chorus of boos from Madison Square Garden crowds during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, continuing a pattern of public rejection at major spo…
HighTrump warns of military action if Iran deal fails by Monday
Trump claims Iran deal possible by Monday but threatens to 'blow everything up' and seize oil if negotiations fail, setting April 6 deadline for Strait of Horm…
HighTrump's Crypto Holdings Exceed $1.4B in 2025, Raising Conflict-of-Interest Questions
President Trump disclosed over $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025, including $635 million from his meme coin and $500 million from World Liberty Financial,…
HighUS-China tech rivalry will persist under Biden despite diplomatic shift
Experts predict US-China economic and technological decoupling will intensify under Biden despite a shift in tone from Trump's approach, as fundamental systemi…
HighOil surges 2% as US-Iran strikes reignite Strait of Hormuz disruption fears
Oil prices surged nearly 2% as US strikes on Iran's Larak Island and Iranian retaliation against US bases in Jordan intensified concerns about disruptions thro…
HighCarlson Denies 'Antichrist' Comment About Trump Despite Recording
Tucker Carlson denied suggesting Trump could be the Antichrist during a New York Times interview, despite being played a recording of himself saying exactly th…
HighStar-Studded World Cup Halftime Show Takes Political Turn With Trump in Attendance
The World Cup's inaugural halftime final featured Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Burna Boy, with President Trump's attendance adding political undertones to…
HighMacron acusado de affair com estagiária em novo livro
A new book titled 'Un couple (presque) parfait' alleges French President Macron had an affair with a mysterious intern, claiming he 'could not contain himself.'
MediumKenya's ex-justice minister blocked from Uganda while defending opposition leader
Martha Karua, a prominent Kenyan lawyer and former justice minister, was denied entry to Uganda while attempting to defend opposition leader Kizza Besigye on t…
HighChina's Taiwan Strategy: Coercion Before Invasion
China is building military invasion capability while pursuing lower-risk coercion through coast-guard patrols and blockade rehearsals to assert control around…
HighEstados Unidos y Brasil escalan su duelo diplomático a pocas semanas de las elecciones
Estados Unidos cancela visa de embajadora brasileña en represalia por retrasos diplomáticos, mientras Brasil acusa a Trump de interferir en sus elecciones pres…
HighPakistan launches deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan, killing dozens
Pakistan conducted airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan killing at least 25 people, targeting militants blamed for a Karachi attack. The strikes mark the latest e…
HighDemocrats Demand Accounting of Venezuelan Oil Revenue Under Trump Control
Democrats are demanding transparency on where Venezuelan oil revenues are going after the Trump administration seized control of the country's oil following Ma…
MediumS. Korea, U.S. Begin Military Drills Despite North Korea's Warning
South Korea and the US begin preliminary military exercises Tuesday despite North Korea's warning that the drills undermine inter-Korean reconciliation efforts…
HighExperts dismiss Iran war as reason for Taiwan arms sale pause
US officials cite Iran conflict for pausing a $14bn Taiwan arms package, but experts say the explanation makes no sense given weapons take 3-6 years to deliver.
HighTrump Administration Takes Openly Hostile Stance Toward International Criminal Court
The Trump administration has shifted U.S. policy toward the International Criminal Court from complicated ambivalence to open hostility, marking a significant…
HighHochul defies sheriffs' lawsuit over NY law restricting ICE cooperation
New York sheriffs are suing over a state law prohibiting law enforcement cooperation with ICE on civil immigration matters, while Gov. Hochul defends the polic…
HighStrait of Hormuz traffic slumps as US sanctions squeeze Iran's oil exports
US sanctions and naval pressure have reduced Iran's oil exports near zero, with Strait of Hormuz traffic below normal and Iranian floating storage at five-mont…
HighTrump Tightens Pressure on Cuba Amid Speculation Over U.S. Intervention
Donald Trump is escalating measures against Cuba, with reports suggesting CIA operations and imperial ambitions. Spanish interests may face significant economi…
MediumUltradireita na América Latina restringe acesso a autoridades e desafia jornalismo
Líderes de ultradireita na América Latina, aliados de Trump, intensificam ataques contra jornalistas e restringem acesso à informação oficial, desafiando a dem…
HighMerz's German leadership falters amid transatlantic crisis and domestic gridlock
Friedrich Merz faces mounting political difficulties one year into his chancellorship, with challenges ranging from domestic policy to transatlantic relations…
HighHawaii Gov. Green wins Democratic primary in landslide, positioned for reelection
Hawaii Democratic Gov. Josh Green won his primary with 56% approval and $3.5M funding, easily defeating three underfunded challengers. He faces Republican Gary…
HighBRICS Pay avança como alternativa ao SWIFT e amplia uso de moedas locais
O BRICS Pay emerge como alternativa ao SWIFT, ampliando o uso de moedas locais entre os membros do bloco em busca de maior autonomia financeira internacional.
MediumChurchill's Enduring Wisdom: Why Having Enemies Proves You've Stood for Something
The Economic Times features Winston Churchill's famous quote about enemies as proof of conviction, contextualizing it within his WWII leadership and modern rel…
MediumCongress seeks action over Khaira property demolition, alleges procedural violations
Congress delegation met Punjab governor alleging illegal demolition of MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's private property without due process, seeking strict action a…
HighUK hits record May heat as Europe's deadly heatwave intensifies
The UK recorded its hottest May temperature at 33.5°C while Europe experiences unprecedented heat, with deaths reported during sports events in France promptin…
HighUkrainian oligarch critically injured in Monaco 'parcel bomb' attack
A Ukrainian oligarch sanctioned by Kyiv and his partner sustained life-threatening injuries in a deliberate parcel bomb explosion at a Monaco residence, markin…
High2028 Shadow Primary Takes Shape During Midterm Elections
Presidential hopefuls are actively campaigning in key midterm states, particularly New Hampshire, blurring the line between current and future election cycles.
HighEU Ministers Advance Controversial Plans to Curb Irregular Migration
EU interior ministers approved new deportation regulations and discussed establishing return hubs outside the bloc to manage irregular migration, with Greece p…
HighTrump claims Iran agreed to nuclear weapons ban amid official denials
Trump claims Iran has agreed never to develop nuclear weapons and praised US-Iran negotiations as tremendously successful, but Iranian officials deny any such…
MediumRuto Pledges Concessionary Loans and an Industrialisation Fund to Speed Kenyan Manufacturing
President Ruto said the government is considering concessionary loans and a near-final Industrialisation Fund to speed local manufacturing, at the KAM Changamk…
MediumStreeting Challenges Starmer, Opens Door to UK Rejoining EU
Former Health Minister Wes Streeting challenges PM Starmer's leadership, calling Brexit a catastrophic error and opening debate on UK-EU relations within Labou…
MediumPéter Magyar becomes Hungary's PM, vows systemic change after Orbán's 16-year rule
Conservative Péter Magyar assumes Hungary's presidency, pledging systemic reform after 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule. Citizens demand institutional change be…
HighTrump minimiza alerta da CIA a Putin sobre possível ataque à Otan
Trump nega que o diretor da CIA tenha sido enviado a Moscou com mensagem especial, contradizendo reportagem do Wall Street Journal sobre aviso contra ataques r…
HighTrump Claims 'Good Probability' He Knows Iran's Khamenei Location
Trump claims he likely knows the whereabouts of Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, describing him as seriously injured but continuing to engage diplom…
MediumBBC Documents Week of Israeli Settler Violence in Occupied West Bank
BBC investigation documents escalating attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinians in occupied West Bank, with human rights groups warning of record violence an…
HighTrump insiste en que las elecciones de Brasil son una "vergüenza" y ofrece asilo a Bolsonaro
Trump insiste en calificar de vergüenza las elecciones de Brasil y afirma que Bolsonaro puede quedarse en EE.UU. cuanto quiera, pues habría sido tratado injust…
MediumQuebec's Separatist Party Wins Despite Independence Remaining Unpopular
Quebec's separatist Parti Québécois won re-election to a minority government this week, despite independence remaining deeply unpopular among voters in the pro…
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