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Trump urges NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil before new sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is ready to impose new sanctions on Russia, but only if NATO member states commit to halting their purchases of Russian oil. Writing on his platform Truth Social, Trump stressed that “significant sanctions” would be introduced once......

From model student to suspected killer: The case of Tyler Robinson

The United States remains in shock following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a public event at Utah Valley University. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Washington, Utah, has been described by former classmates and neighbors as a bright yet quiet young man whose......

US, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt call for a truce in Sudan

The United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt jointly called on Friday for a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan, to be followed by a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition toward a civilian-led government. In a joint statement, the four countries stressed that the......

UN extends Darfur arms embargo for one year

The United Nations Security Council decided on Friday to extend for another year the arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region, a measure that has been in place since 2005. The sanctions, renewed until September 12, 2026, include an arms ban as well as individual restrictions such as asset freezes......

Two decades after 9/11, a more interconnected world emerges

The 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks serves as a moment to reflect on how the world has transformed since that fateful day. While the events of 9/11 left profound scars, global trends in demographics, technology, and international cooperation have reshaped the global landscape in ways......

Smash-and-grab at Chicago Louis Vuitton store turns deadly as heist escalates

A violent smash-and-grab robbery at the Louis Vuitton store on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile escalated into tragedy early Thursday morning. A group of nine suspects drove a pickup truck into the luxury storefront, looted merchandise worth over $180,000, and fled in multiple vehicles down East Walton......

UK ambassador to the United States dismissed over Epstein affair

The British government announced on Thursday the dismissal of Peter Mandelson, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States, due to his ties with the late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes just days before U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK,......

United States: Man freed after 27 years in prison as witness admits being the real killer

A Minnesota man has been released after spending 27 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit. Bryan Hooper, now 54, was convicted in 1998 of murdering a 77-year-old woman in Minneapolis, based largely on the testimony of a woman who recently confessed to being the real killer. “This is......

UK ambassador to the United States dismissed over Epstein ties

The British ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, has been dismissed following revelations about his close ties with the late American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the UK Foreign Office confirmed on Thursday. The decision comes as a major embarrassment for Prime......

Poland calls UN security council meeting after drone intrusion

Poland announced on Thursday that an extraordinary meeting of the United Nations Security Council will be held at its request after the intrusion of nearly twenty drones, allegedly of Russian origin, into its airspace. The incident, which Warsaw and its allies consider deliberate but Moscow denies, has......

Decomposed body discovered in singer D4vd’s abandoned Tesla in Los Angeles

A decomposed body was found Monday inside a Tesla belonging to singer D4vd at a Los Angeles impound lot, prompting a death investigation by authorities. Los Angeles police responded to the impound lot on North Mansfield Avenue after staff reported a strong odor emanating from the vehicle. Upon inspection,......

UN chief warns of “real risk” of Ukraine conflict spreading

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday of a “real risk” that the war in Ukraine could spread beyond its borders. The statement came after Polish authorities reported the interception of Russian drones that had entered their territory. “This episode once......

Pentagon grants $14.2 million to Lebanese army for Hezbollah disarmament

The United States Department of War has approved a military assistance package worth $14.2 million for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). According to a statement released in Washington, the support is designed to strengthen Lebanon’s ability to dismantle weapons caches and military infrastructure......

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