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Albania protests grow over Trump-linked luxury resort development

Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Tirana on Saturday in the largest rally yet against a proposed luxury tourism project associated with members of U.S. President Donald Trump's family, as opposition to the development continues to gain momentum across Albania. The protest marked the......

U.S. Supreme Court sets docket for new term with major cases on guns, voting rules and LGBT rights

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing for a new term beginning in October that will confront a series of politically sensitive and legally far-reaching disputes spanning firearms regulation, voting access, LGBT rights, and federal immigration policy. Following a high-profile previous term that included......

Erdogan warns Israel against undermining US–Iran diplomatic efforts

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Middle East peace efforts risk failing without the involvement and support of regional powers, urging that Israel must not be allowed to derail diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. Speaking in Istanbul alongside Pakistani Prime......

Greenland rejects US pressure as prime minister rules out any sale

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has reaffirmed that the Arctic territory is not for sale, warning that pressure from the United States remains significant while calling for closer cooperation with democratic allies. Speaking at the Aix-en-Provence Economic Meetings in France, Nielsen......

NASA launches pioneering orbital rescue mission to save aging Swift telescope

NASA has successfully launched an unprecedented robotic mission aimed at extending the life of one of its retired space observatories by relocating it to a safer orbit, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of orbital servicing technologies. After several postponements caused by poor weather......

US launches “Trump Accounts” as 250th Independence Day celebrations begin

The United States has launched a new government-backed investment initiative, “Trump Accounts,” as part of nationwide celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The programme introduces state-funded savings accounts for children born within a defined eligibility......

Colombia’s Petro discusses anti-drug policy and U.S. sanctions in call with Trump

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, focusing on anti-narcotics efforts and strained bilateral relations, according to a statement from the Colombian government. The discussion centered on Colombia’s ongoing campaign to......

Pope Leo urges U.S. to uphold founding ideals as America marks 250th Anniversary

Pope Leo has called on the United States to remain faithful to its founding principles, praising the nation's long history of welcoming immigrants during a landmark address marking the country's 250th anniversary. Speaking live from the Vatican on Friday, the first American-born pope delivered......

Katalyst launches robotic mission to extend life of NASA’s swift space observatory

NASA and Arizona-based startup Katalyst Space Technologies have launched an ambitious orbital servicing mission aimed at extending the operational life of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, marking a significant step forward in satellite rescue and in-orbit servicing technology. The mission, launched......

Man dies after self-immolation outside UN headquarters in New York

A man died on Thursday after setting himself on fire outside the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, prompting an investigation by local authorities and expressions of condolences from UN officials. The New York City Police Department said officers responded to an emergency call near the......

US reduces military presence in Nigeria while maintaining intelligence cooperation

The United States has scaled back its military presence in Nigeria following the completion of a major counterterrorism operation, while reaffirming its commitment to intelligence cooperation with Nigerian security forces. The announcement signals a shift from direct operational involvement to continued......

Germany defends military spending record ahead of NATO summit after Trump criticism

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany’s record on military spending after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that Berlin has made substantial progress in strengthening its armed forces and should not hesitate to highlight those efforts. The remarks come just......

Spotify removes artificial streams after betting-driven manipulation of US chart rankings

Spotify has taken action after uncovering a large-scale manipulation scheme that artificially inflated a song’s streaming numbers, raising concerns over the growing intersection between digital music charts and prediction-market betting platforms. The platform removed more than 500,000 fake streams......

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