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Trump proposes U.S. control over Ukraine's nuclear plants in bid for ceasefire

President Donald Trump suggested to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the U.S. could take ownership and management of Ukraine's nuclear power plants as part of his ongoing effort to mediate a ceasefire in the war with Russia. Zelensky responded by stating that Ukraine was prepared to temporarily......

Trump administration freezes US-funded media operations

The Trump administration took a drastic step on Saturday by putting journalists at Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded media outlets on leave, halting operations that have been vital in countering Russian and Chinese information campaigns for decades. Employees at VOA, Radio Free Asia, and Radio......

Canada reassesses the purchase of American fighter jets

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a review of the planned acquisition of a fleet of U.S. fighter jets, according to the Ministry of Defense. The agreement made with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government involves the purchase of 88 F-35 aircraft, costing approximately $85 million each. The......

US airstrikes in Yemen kill 31 amid rising tensions with Houthis

US fighter jets launched multiple airstrikes across Yemen, resulting in at least 31 casualties after President Donald Trump warned the Houthis against targeting ships in the Red Sea. The attacks, which mark the most significant military action since Trump’s return to office, followed threats from......

United States joins human rights watch list amid declining civil liberties

Civicus, a nonprofit focused on monitoring civic rights globally, has recently included the United States in its watchlist due to a significant deterioration in civil liberties within the nation. Alongside countries such as Serbia, Pakistan, Italy, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the U.S. now......

Gaza: Israel to free 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday (NGO)

Israel is set to release 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in exchange for three hostages held in Gaza since Hamas launched its attack on Israeli soil on October 7, 2023, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Club. Abdallah Zeghari, the president of the organization, confirmed that the exchange......

Trump's shift on Gaza displacement welcomed by Hamas

Hamas has welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s apparent reversal on his controversial proposal to permanently displace more than two million Palestinians from Gaza. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem expressed approval following Trump's remarks on Wednesday, in which he stated, “Nobody......

Renewed US-Morocco relations under Trump’s administration

President Donald Trump’s resurgence in the White House has revitalized US-Morocco relations, furthering the trajectory established by his historic recognition of Morocco’s territorial sovereignty in 2020. In a significant diplomatic meeting on Monday evening in Washington, Morocco’s......

Macron affirms France's loyalty to NATO amid Trump's criticism

On Thursday, President Donald Trump questioned whether NATO would come to the United States' defense if attacked, prompting a response from French President Emmanuel Macron who reaffirmed France’s role as a "loyal and faithful" ally of the U.S. Trump’s doubts about NATO’s......

US and Ukraine to discuss peace framework in Saudi Arabia next week

Next week, officials from the United States and Ukraine are set to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss a peace framework aimed at resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. This development comes shortly after the US suspended military assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, following a tense......

Claudia Sheinbaum’s approach to Trump’s tariffs: A balanced strategy

As the 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada were about to take effect under US President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quickly responded with strong remarks and immediate retaliatory tariffs. In contrast, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum chose a more measured......

Trump threatens Gaza with dire consequences over hostages

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the people of Gaza and Hamas, demanding the release of Israeli hostages. In a social media post, Trump stated that failure to release the captives would result in severe consequences, calling it the "last warning." He also directed a message......

Macron to address nation amid global uncertainty

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to speak to the nation on Wednesday at 8 p.m. local time, following a post on social media platform X. He stated that, during this period of uncertainty and major global challenges, he would address the public. The announcement comes as European Union leaders......