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Trump urges Cuba to accept a deal “Before it is too late”

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Cuba to reach an agreement with Washington, warning that the island could soon face a complete cutoff of both oil and financial support. The remarks were made in a message published on his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump claimed that Cuba had long......

Sweden’s prime minister condemns U.S. “Threatening Rhetoric” over Greenland

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Sunday criticized what he described as the “threatening rhetoric” of the United States toward Greenland and Denmark, calling Copenhagen a loyal ally that deserves respect rather than pressure. Washington has repeatedly argued that the United States......

Chinese villagers struggle to heat homes as gas subsidies fade

Villagers in northern China’s Hebei province are facing harsh winters as gas subsidies for clean heating disappear, leaving many unable to afford adequate warmth. Nearly a decade after Beijing began phasing out coal stoves to reduce winter smog, households now struggle with high costs for natural......

Germany: One in five considers leaving the country

A recent study by the German Institute for Research on Integration and Migration indicates that nearly 21% of people living in Germany are considering leaving the country. The figure rises significantly among immigrant populations, with 34% of first-generation immigrants and 37% of their descendants......

Türkiye reaffirms strong support for Somalia, rejects Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Türkiye reaffirmed its “strong support” for Somalia on Saturday and firmly rejected Israel’s recent recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland. The statement came during the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation......

Iran: Police announce major arrests amid ongoing protests

Iranian police have announced what they described as “major arrests” targeting key figures linked to the protest movement that has shaken the country for the past two weeks. The demonstrations, largely driven by rising living costs and economic pressure, have taken place in several cities,......

Egypt: pro-government parties win parliamentary elections

Egypt’s electoral authority has announced the final results of the country’s parliamentary elections, confirming a sweeping victory for parties aligned with President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi. The vote, held in November, consolidates the dominance of pro-government forces within the National......

Maduro says “We Are Fighters” from U.S. prison as legal battle looms

Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, currently held in a federal detention facility in New York, told supporters that “we are fighters” from behind bars, his team reported this weekend. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in a Manhattan federal court earlier this week......

Myanmar’s military junta launches second phase of parliamentary elections

Voting began on Sunday in Myanmar as the ruling military junta launched the second phase of parliamentary elections, a process that has drawn strong criticism from the international community. Polling stations opened early in several constituencies, including Kawhmu, a district formerly represented......

Jordan confirms participation in US-led strikes against Islamic State in Syria

Jordan announced on Sunday that it had taken part in recent airstrikes carried out by the United States against the Islamic State group in Syria, as part of the international coalition fighting the jihadist organization. According to a statement released by the Jordanian Armed Forces, its air force......

North Korea demands detailed explanation from Seoul after alleged drone intrusion

North Korea has sharply criticized South Korea following the alleged intrusion of a drone into its airspace earlier this month, demanding a “detailed explanation” from Seoul. The statement was issued on Sunday by Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. According......

France confirms first avian influenza outbreak in the Somme

French authorities have confirmed the first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the Somme department, located in northern France. The announcement was made by the local prefecture on Thursday, following the detection of the virus in a poultry farm near Abbeville. The affected facility,......

United left slightly ahead of Dati in first round of Paris municipal race

A united left-wing list led by Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire, running without the support of La France Insoumise (LFI), is projected to narrowly lead the first round of the Paris municipal elections, according to a recent opinion poll released on Saturday. The survey suggests that......

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