Trump Pledges to Seek Peace in Russia-Ukraine War, CBS Reports
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U.S. President Donald Trump is actively pursuing a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, despite a recent lack of progress and continued fighting....
UN Nuclear Chief Urges Iran to Allow Inspections “Within Days”
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UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi urged Iran to agree to renewed inspections “within days,” warning that talks cannot drag on indefinitely. The push...
Putin Pushes Siberia 2 Pipeline, Promises China Cheaper Gas
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline will supply China with over 100 bcm of gas annually, priced...
Global Financial Watchdog Targets Shell Firms as Money Laundering “Getaway Cars”
NEWS BRIEFThe Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will intensify scrutiny of shell companies in its next round of country assessments, calling them a “getaway...
“Red Line” Crossed: UAE Issues Sharp Warning to Israel Over Settlements
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The United Arab Emirates issued its strongest criticism of Israel since the Gaza war began, warning that annexation of the West Bank would...
Xi Warns of ‘Peace or War’ at Parade with Putin and Kim in Beijing
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Chinese President Xi Jinping staged Beijing’s largest-ever military parade to mark 80 years since Japan’s defeat in World War Two, declaring the world...
Trump Says “Disappointed” in Putin, Dismisses China-Russia Threat
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U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is “very disappointed” in Russian President Vladimir Putin and hinted at upcoming actions to reduce casualties in...
In Serious Escalation, Israeli Drones Drop Grenades Near UN Troops in Lebanon
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The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that Israeli drones dropped four grenades near peacekeepers during a road-clearing operation in southern Lebanon,...
Putin Attends Beijing Military Parade While Russian Bombs Hit Ukraine
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Russia launched a sweeping overnight air attack across Ukraine, injuring at least four railway workers and damaging infrastructure in nine regions. The assault...
Bolsonaro Faces Verdict in Election Plot Trial as Trump Weighs In
NEWS BRIEF: Brazil’s Supreme Court is nearing a verdict in the landmark trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, accused of orchestrating a plot to...