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Qatar authorized to build military facility on U.S. air base in Idaho

The United States and Qatar have signed an agreement allowing Doha to construct a military facility to host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots on the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. The move follows a presidential decree by Donald Trump pledging......

Donald Trump declared in “Excellent Health” after routine medical Check-Up

U.S. President Donald Trump is in “excellent health,” according to a medical report released by the White House on Friday following a routine medical examination. The 79-year-old Republican leader underwent his second check-up since returning to the White House in January. The report states......

Trump doubts meeting with Xi Jinping after announcing new 100% tariffs on Chinese goods

The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping appears increasingly unlikely after Washington announced a new round of punitive tariffs and export restrictions targeting China. On Friday, Trump declared that the United States would impose additional 100% tariffs on all......

Judge halts deployment of National Guard in Chicago ordered by Trump

A federal judge on Thursday suspended the deployment of the National Guard to Chicago and its surrounding area, a move ordered earlier by President Donald Trump. The judge ruled that the situation did not justify the alleged risk of “rebellion” invoked by the federal......

2025 Nobel peace prize: Committee held its final meeting on Monday

The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize, held its final meeting on Monday, October 6, according to the Nobel Institute, ahead of the 2025 laureate announcement. This timeline indicates that the laureate was chosen well before the conclusion of a recent ceasefire agreement between......

Sparkling wine boom: Champagne and prosecco consumption doubles in 20 years

The world’s appetite for sparkling wines has doubled in the past two decades, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). Driven by the unstoppable success of prosecco, global production and consumption of sparkling wines have soared — even as still wine sales stagnate. Italy,......

Cautious hope as Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of ceasefire plan

Celebrations erupted across Israel and Gaza following news of a preliminary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking a rare moment of relief after two years of devastating conflict. Yet, beneath the joy, unease persists over whether the fragile truce will hold. Agreement reached in Egypt US......

United States: National Guard could be deployed to Memphis by Friday

The National Guard could be deployed as early as Friday to the city of Memphis, Tennessee, according to the city’s police chief Cerelyn Davis. During a municipal council meeting, Davis stated that “a few members of the National Guard are already in Memphis (…)......

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of military preparations against it

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea and a faction of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) of supporting armed groups and preparing for war, according to a letter sent to the United Nations. The document, obtained by AFP, claims that Asmara and the TPLF are “actively preparing for a war against......

United States: Trump questions back pay for federal workers affected by shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after suggesting that federal employees placed on unpaid leave due to the ongoing government shutdown may not automatically receive their back pay once the crisis ends. Speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump told reporters, “It really......

United States: Two-Year-Old boy killed after dog attack at babysitter’s home

A tragic incident occurred in Valdosta, Georgia, where a two-year-old boy was killed after being attacked by two rottweilers belonging to his babysitter. According to local police reports, the woman, aged 48, was allegedly taking a nap when the child wandered outside and......

Medical helicopter crash on Sacramento highway leaves three crew members critically injured

A medical helicopter crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento on Monday evening, critically injuring all three crew members and prompting a large-scale emergency response across the area. Emergency response and crew rescue Authorities confirmed the helicopter went down shortly after departing UC Davis Medical......

The UN examines human rights violations in Afghanistan

The United Nations Human Rights Council is set to decide on Monday whether to establish an independent mechanism to investigate the most serious crimes committed in Afghanistan, a move aimed at tackling “decades of impunity” in the country. The draft resolution, submitted by Denmark on......

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