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As the war in Ukraine grinds on, Britain and Germany have announced a new defense pact to jointly develop a powerful European missile system — with a strike range of over 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles). “The current threat makes it clear: we need to close all capability gaps — fast,
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In a major political shift, Mark Carney, the former head of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, has officially become Canada’s new Prime Minister. Carney, 59, replaces Justin Trudeau, whose at-times tense relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump shaped much of Canada–U.S. diplomacy in
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The U.S. has officially extradited Rostislav Panev, a 51-year-old dual citizen of Russia and Israel, accused of being a core developer behind one of the world’s most destructive ransomware gangs: LockBit. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Panev was involved with LockBit since its formation in
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A cryptic photo of seashells on the sand has landed former FBI Director James Comey in hot water — again. Comey recently posted an image to Instagram showing seashells arranged in the shape of the numbers “8647.” While seemingly innocent, the post quickly sparked outrage among Trump supporters, who interpreted it
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A luxurious aircraft known as a “flying palace” is at the center of the latest controversy surrounding President Donald Trump. According to reports, Qatar gifted Trump a $400 million jet — a gesture that has sparked accusations of corruption, as U.S. law prohibits sitting presidents from accepting valuable foreign gifts
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In a major geopolitical move, the United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a $600 billion package of agreements, marking a new chapter in strategic and economic cooperation between the two nations. Announced during President Donald Trump’s official visit to Riyadh, the deal includes what the White House called
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The opening night of the Cannes Film Festival took a sharp political turn when legendary actor Robert De Niro used his stage time to slam Donald Trump and warn against placing a price tag on creativity. De Niro, 81, accepted an Honorary Palme d’Or on May 13, but quickly
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The European Union is preparing to reintroduce tariffs on Ukrainian agricultural products — ending the special duty-free access granted after the start of the war in 2022. According to Financial Times, the temporary trade deal allowed most Ukrainian goods to enter the EU without tariffs. That agreement will expire on June
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In 2024, U.S. intelligence and the Justice Department exposed a sophisticated disinformation campaign linked to Russia, aimed at disrupting the presidential election. The operation used AI-generated fake news sites, social media bots, and deepfake personas to spread divisive content on hot-button topics like immigration, healthcare, and race. Officials confirmed
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In May 2025, Israel launched a major military operation in Rafah, the last stronghold of Hamas in southern Gaza. The offensive, which included airstrikes and ground incursions, comes after months of ongoing conflict and failed ceasefire talks. Israel claims Rafah is a crucial hub for Hamas leadership and weapons smuggling.
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The latest escalation between India and Pakistan began when explosive-laden drones struck targets in Indian-administered Kashmir in early May 2025. According to Indian officials, the drones — allegedly launched from Pakistani territory — targeted military installations and injured several soldiers. This marked a major breach, prompting India to retaliate with limited airstrikes
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In March 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, using over $17 billion worth of confiscated cryptocurrency from past criminal and civil cases. The move positions Bitcoin as a national-level asset, likened to “digital gold.” Managed by the Treasury, the reserve cannot