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- + Cambodia seeks China’s financial support as Xi visits amid US tariff war—Cambodia is an important leg in Xis regional tour, with China owning h...
- + Trump’s tariffs threaten Kashmir’s carpet-weaving legacy amid price hikes—The 28-percent US tariff means the imported carpets will become signif...
- + Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban—US Department of Homeland Security tells Harvard to comply with Trumps...
- + Herro, Heat scorch Bulls to advance in NBA play-in, Mavericks upset Kings—Heat and Mavericks stay in the hunt for NBAs final Eastern and Western...
- + Battle for diaspora: Pakistan gov’t woos expats to break Imran Khan clout—Ex-PM Khan has enjoyed support from overseas Pakistanis, winning him i...
- + A nation behind bars: Why has Israel imprisoned 10,000 Palestinians?—For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it has appre...
- + China says it will pay no attention to Trump’s ‘tariff numbers game’—Beijings comments come after White House says Chinese exports could fa...
- + US judge says ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt—White House says it will appeal ruling that administration flouted cou...
- + Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,148—These are the key events on day 1,148 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. [Cat...
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- + Musk’s chainsaw fueled by American need for chaos—A video of a Las Vegas Tesla dealership that had been set on fire by a...
- + Australia holds key to countering China’s critical mineral ban—In the escalating trade war between the United States and China, one n...
- + Chinese dragon elegantly twirled around American eagle’s neck—There is an image that likely increasingly haunts the minds of US stra...
- + Trade war jeopardizes China’s fusion energy drive—As the US and China exchange trade war salvos, concerns are rising tha...
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- + US to hold talks on Ukraine with European allies—Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to broker a swift end to the...
- + US to hold talks on Ukraine with Europeans—The talks form the highest level of transatlantic engagement about the...
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- + I didn't vote for 21 years. Trump's attacks on my homeland and Canada changed everything—Fernando Ameth Pinzon has been a Canadian citizen since 2004 but has n...
- + At Issue | Who came off best in the French debate?—Major party leaders meet on stage in Montreal for the French-language ...
- + Front-runner Carney faces jabs from all sides at French-language debate—Liberal Leader Mark Carney faced jabs from his opponents at Wednesday'...
- + Greens held back some candidates despite giving full slate to debates commission—The Green Party says it deliberately didn't run candidates in some rid...
- + Time changed for French-language leaders' debate due to Montreal Canadiens game—The start time of Wednesday's French-language leaders' debate has been...
- + Retiring Conservative MP Ed Fast endorses Independent Abbotsford-South Langley candidate—In early March, Mike de Jong was "informally advised" that he had been...
- + Ottawa announces help for businesses hurt by U.S. tariffs—Federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has announced hel...
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- + Tech Pro Brief – EU’s missed cyber deadline—And the US competition cases and cyber rollercoaster. [Category: cyber...
- + The EU’s woman in Washington—In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about the Latvian parliament ...
- + Public broadcaster rejects accusations of funding Trzaskowski’s presidential campaign—Opposition MPs say showing a debate amounted to support for the front-...
- + Portugal: President calls for clarification of NATO’s mission, criticises Trump—"Nobody fights without knowing why they are fighting,” Marcelo Rebelo ...
- + Slovak NGOs face new rules as chaotic bill clears parliament—“Not even a wild boar could figure out what we're voting on here”, one...
- + Meloni lands in US as Europe’s Trump card—"We are pretty relaxed," said one EU diplomat ahead of the Italian pre...
- + Energy investment treaty under fire amid new claims against EU countries—Austrian construction company Strabag in US court seeking €350 million...
- + EU, Western aid cuts threaten ‘decades of progress’ in fight against HIV—Across Europe, budgets are being restructured towards defence.
- + EU drags its feet on one-year-old manure proposal—The Commission will try to break the deadlock at a meeting with member...
- + EU countries miss deadline on cybersecurity rules for critical sectors—Every day of delay "increases our vulnerability" to cyberattacks, said...
- + Biotechnology and biosecurity need ‘safety first’ AI regulatory approach [Advocacy Lab Content]—Biosecurity is changing its definition with the arrival of AI, now AI ...
- + Biotechnology and biosecurity need ‘safety first’ AI regulatory approach [Advocacy Lab Content]—Biosecurity is changing its definition with the arrival of AI, now AI ...
- + EU-India must seize ‘golden opportunity’ to crystallise their partnership, say trade experts [Advocacy Lab Content]—Is this the moment for India and the EU to consolidate their strategic...
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- + 'Look in the mirror': MAGA Rep scolds Dems for 'hostile commentary' after arson attack—A MAGA lawmaker told Democrats and "the left" to "look in the mirror" ...
- + It's already begun: History offers an ominous lesson about economic crashes—In three weeks, on my birthday May 7th, it’ll be exactly 80 years sinc...
- + 'How will history remember you?' Ex-MSNBC host lays into Republicans' 'disturbing' remarks—Two Republicans got more than they bargained for during a heated CNN s...
- + 'Woke liberal problems like diabetes?' MSNBC's Rachel Maddow tears into Trump's new cut—President Donald Trump’s reported plans to slash $40 billion from the ...
- + Trump admin proposes redefining 'harm' to endangered animals—The Trump administration aims to remove degradation of habitat from it...
- + El Salvador becoming 'black hole' for US deportees, critics fear—Rights groups are increasingly worried that El Salvador's notorious CE...
- + Bernie Sanders, AOC, bring thousands to their feet in the ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour—Bernie Sanders, AOC, bring thousands to their feet in the ‘Fighting Ol...
- + Menendez brothers set for resentencing hearing—Erik and Lyle Menendez will appear in a Los Angeles court on Thursday ...
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- + Debate: Slashing studies, research aid will doom US foreign policy—This is one perspective in a Responsible Statecraft ‘debate’ over the ...
- + Debate: Federal funding fuels failing foreign policy hive mind—This is one perspective in a Responsible Statecraft ‘debate’ over the ...
- + Bad timing for an African trade war—The decision by the military-led Alliance of Sahel States to impose a ...
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- + EU abandons plans to ban Russian LNG – Reuters—The bloc has reportedly backtracked on the restrictions to retain leve...
- + Ukraine promotes neo-Nazi unit commander—The Azov brigade’s Denis Prokopenko will soon lead five full brigades,...
- + ‘West as we knew it no longer exists’ – EU’s von der Leyen—The bloc must look for new partners as trade tensions with the US incr...
- + US can manipulate time and space – White House—President Trump recently claimed that the country possesses weapons “n...
- + Burning stoves, empty pockets: The hidden cost of feeding India’s children—Millions of women cook for 120 million children daily, yet earn less t...
- + Trump rejected Israel’s plan to attack Iran – NYT—The Jewish state reportedly intended to conduct strikes on nuclear sit...
- + Trump shot down Israel’s plan to attack Iran – NYT—The Jewish state reportedly intended to initiate strikes on Tehran’s n...
- + Incoming German chancellor will change mind on missiles for Ukraine – SPD—Friedrich Merz should not supply Kiev with long-range weapons, the lea...
- + Intel reports will sober up incoming German chancellor on Ukraine missiles – SPD—Friedrich Merz should not supply Taurus missiles to Kiev, the leader o...
- + Putin welcomes former Hamas hostages to Kremlin (VIDEO)—The Russian president has promised to help broker the release of the r...
- + Putin welcomes former Hamas hostages to Kremlin—The Russian president has promised to help broker the release of the r...
- + US shuts down Biden-era ‘censorship’ agency—The previous government worked to silence dissenting voices, Secretary...
- + Belgium eyes welfare cuts to meet NATO target – minister—The EU country will struggle to meet the higher military spending leve...
- + French PM claims US betrayed democratic world—Washington’s rupture with longtime allies over Ukraine has shattered t...
- + Qatar ready to mediate Ukraine conflict – Foreign Ministry—Doha welcomes the ongoing diplomatic efforts to stop the hostilities b...
- + Chinese official mocks ‘US peasants’ in tariff war jibe—Washington’s tariff spree will eventually backfire on itself, Xia Baol...
- + Putin compares Musk to Russian space pioneer Korolev—The Russian president has praised the entrepreneur’s Mars ambitions an...
- + France helped Zelensky write apology letter to Trump – Politico—British, French and German diplomats have reportedly been looking for ...
- + US wants UK to ditch ‘hate speech’ laws to secure trade deal – media—Washington and London are currently negotiating a tariff agreement ...
- + Most Russians feel ‘happy’ – survey—Happiness levels have remained “surprisingly resilient” in the face of...
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- + Rare and Rare-Earth Metals: What They Are, Where They're Mined, and Their Uses—Rare and rare-earth metals are essential components in various industr...
- + Weaponized Surveillance: Biden Admin’s 'Counterterror' Plan Declassified —America First Legal Foundation (AFL) had appealed to the US Director o...
- + Trump Nixed Israel’s Iran Strike, Pushed For Deal Instead—Iran and the US are set to hold the second round of indirect negotiati...
- + Trade War With US May Cost Germany a Whopping $330Bln—The trade war initiated by US President Donald Trump could cost German...
- + Trump's Admin Discusses Banning DeepSeek — Reports —The White House is considering restricting access to DeepSeek, which p...
- + Marco Rubio Shuts Down State Department's 'Censorship' Office—US State Secretary announced the closure of the Counter Foreign Inform...
- + Macro Rubio Shuts Down State Department's 'Censorship' Office—US State Secretary announced the closure of the Counter Foreign Inform...
- + China Sets Terms for US Trade Talks: Respect, Consistency, and a Designated Representative—WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Beijing is willing to engage in trade talks wit...
- + Putin Announces Russia's Ambitious Plans to Explore Deep Space—MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is planning to explore deep space, including...
- + Foreign Experts Hope Russia and US to Collaborate in Preventing Global Conflict – Russia's Intel—MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The foreign expert communities show hope that Mosco...
- + US Begins Withdrawing Troops From Key Base Near Syria's Largest Gas Field—BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The United States has begun withdrawing military pe...
- + US Targets Iranian Interests With Sanctions Before Key Nuclear Talks—WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has imposed Iran-related sanc...
- + Battle of Berlin: A Key Moment in the Great Patriotic War—The Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation, one of the final great battl...
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- + AI could replace most programmers within the next year — ex-Google CEO—Eric Schmidt believes that AI models will quickly evolve to perform a ...
- + EU defense spending could rise to 1 trillion euros by 2030 — head of Rheinmetall—Rheinmetall is poised to significantly increase its investments in pro...
- + Azerbaijani-Russian trade turnover in Q1 up 1.6-fold y-o-y—Exports of Azerbaijani products to Russia equaled $233.822 mln in Q1 2...
- + Iran’s top diplomat Araghchi arrives in Moscow—Abbas Araghchi said earlier that the plan is to convey a message from ...
- + Russian Railways repels 2.7 mln cyberattacks on its infrastructure in 2024—Earlier in April, Russian Railways reported that its website and mobil...
- + Trade turnover between Japan, Russia down 9.4% to $8.2 bln in 2024 financial year—This March, trade turnover between the two countries rose by 8.56% to ...
- + Ukrainian forces fire more than 80 drones at Belgorod Region over day — governor—In the Valuysky district, Ukrainian servicemen fired 17 munitions and ...
- + Drone destroyed as Ukraine targets area adjacent to Zaporozhye nuke plant—Ukrainian attacks come in violation of the seven principles of nuclear...
- + Scientists say they find 'strong evidence' of likely presence of life outside solar system—At the same time, the conclusions drawn by scientists are not yet defi...
- + Bank of Russia sells yuan worth over $126 mln with settlements on April 16—The Central Bank carries out purchase and sale operations on the domes...
- + Rheinmetall to complete construction of ammo factory in Ukraine next year—Rheinmetall is Germany’s largest defense company [Category: World, Ukr...
- + Russian stocks down as main trading session opens—The yuan exchange rate was down by 4.55 kopecks at 11.22 rubles [Categ...
- + Taurus missile deliveries to Kiev won’t turn tide of conflict — Rheinmetall CEO—Armin Papperger said that classic artillery shells are capable of turn...
- + Hamas won't accept settlement proposals that include movement's disarmament—Senior Hamas official Husam Badran asserted that "such demands do not ...
- + Expert predicts at least two decades’ worth of work toward a mission to Mars for Russia—Meanwhile, the Lunar program remains a priority for Russia, Alexander ...
- + Russian diplomats face escalating pressure in Britain, ambassador says—According to Andrey Kelin, artificial irritants like a continuation of...
- + Republika Srpska president not afraid of EU sanctions over May 9 visit to Moscow—Milorad Dodik stressed the need to honor the dates associated with the...
- + Moscow International Film Festival kicks off in Russian capital—A BRICS film festival showcasing feature films from Russia, China, Ira...
- + Ambassador slams UK scheme to register foreign influence as 'witch hunt'—"I also emphasize that there is still a lot of uncertainty in the para...
- + MOEX Index down 0.31% as morning trading session opens—As of 4:10 a.m. GMT, the MOEX Index stood at 2,857.35 points [Category...
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- + Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen border areas hours after intense US airstrikes—UAE-backed militias in southern Yemen are reportedly preparing a 'grou...
- + Iranian foreign minister says uranium enrichment ‘non-negotiable’ in US talks—US envoy Steve Witkoff called on Iran to end its enrichment and said T...
- + Jordan foils Muslim Brotherhood-linked plot to sow internal chaos—Security services said they found rocket and drone manufacturing facil...
- + The US–Israeli strategy to weaken Arab armies—For decades, Washington has ensured Israel’s military dominance by sys...
- + Pentagon to consolidate presence in Syria, slash troops by half: Report—Israeli media reports that Tel Aviv is trying to dissuade Washington f...
- + Blocking humanitarian aid Israel’s ‘main tool’ in Gaza: Katz —All border crossings into Gaza have remained shut as a severe humanita...
- + Israel continues deadly attacks on south Lebanon —South Lebanon has come under several Israeli attacks in the last 24 ho...
- + Syrian state forces continue sectarian killings of Alawites—Over 40 Syrian Alawites have been killed in the past two weeks, while ...
- + Moroccan dockworkers union calls for boycott of Maersk ship transporting arms to Israel—Opposition to Israel's genocide is growing in Morocco, which normalize...
- + Washington prepares new shipment of bombs for Israel ahead of ‘vigorous expansion’ of Gaza assault—The shipment aims to complement an arms transfer from earlier this yea...
- + US airstrikes in Yemen lay groundwork for ground invasion by UAE-backed militias: Report—UAE-backed Yemeni factions plan to take the port city of Hodeidah from...
- + IRGC says Irans military capabilities a red line in nuclear talks with US—The next round of talks will be held in four days and will reportedly ...
- + Will Yemen turn its missiles on the UAE and Saudi Arabia?—As Washington’s latest military campaign drags into its second month, ...
- + Maldives bans entry of Israeli tourists in resolute solidarity with Palestine—Israeli soldiers who have participated in the genocide continue to fac...
- + Lebanese president vows to bring all weapons under state control in 2025—Hezbollah has said that its weapons are an internal matter that it is ...
- + ‘New page in history’: Lebanese PM visits Damascus for talks with Sharaa —Nawaf Salam and Ahmad al-Sharaa discussed several issues, including Sy...
- + Syrian ambassador to Moscow requests asylum after Damascus recall—Bashar al-Jaafari served as a prominent diplomat for the previous gove...
- + Saudi Arabia to pay off Syrias World Bank debt: Report—Syria owes around $15 million to the World Bank and is suffering sever...
- + Algeria expels French embassy staff as diplomatic spat deepens—The move comes after France detained three Algerian nationals in conne...
- + Hamas ready to release all captives in exchange for serious deal, end to war—The latest round of ceasefire negotiations in Cairo ended without an a...
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- + Trump weighs U.S. troop drawdown in Syria as allies boost new government —Amid a roiling Middle East, the Trump administration is trying to figu...
- + Amid Trump’s trade war, China launches a PR blitz (and it might win)—China has long tried to present itself as the world’s true champion of...
- + They are the die-hard fans of Milan’s soccer teams — and mafia-controlled—After two leaders of Inter Milan’s ultra group were killed, investigat...
- + Lebanese army making progress in displacing Hezbollah near Israeli border—Under a shaky ceasefire deal, the Lebanese military is to expand its p...
- + Russian missiles hit Sumy civilians as military held ceremony, soldier says —A military awards ceremony was being held underground near where Russi...
- + After Trump tariffs, Hong Kong suspends packages to U.S.—The move comes amid the escalating U.S.-China trade war, in which the ...
- + Maldives bans Israeli travelers over ‘continuing atrocities’ in Gaza—The Maldives appears to be the first to adopt such a measure in respon...
- + Teens plead guilty to trafficking after being caught with 5,000 ants—Kenyan authorities accused two Belgian teens, one Vietnamese man and o...
- + U.K. Supreme Court defines ‘woman’ by biology under equality law—The ruling was a blow to trans rights advocates and cheered by For Wom...
- + Russia set to end energy ceasefire with Ukraine, even as fighting rages—The 30-day ceasefire brokered by the Trump administration was meant to...
- + An AI is going to art school — and might earn a diploma. Meet Flynn.—Two students in Vienna, Austria, created a program that talks in class...
- + Trump’s D.C. U.S. attorney pick appeared on Russian state media over 150 times—Trump nominee Ed Martin’s 100-plus appearances on Russian state-direct...
- + Europe pins trade hopes on Italy’s Meloni, its Trump whisperer—The Italian prime minister’s visit to Washington is high-stakes, riski...
- + China tries to stoke domestic demand as tariffs hit. It won’t be easy.—A surge in exports before U.S. tariffs kicked in helped China’s econom...
- + Hamas seeks to silence Gazans who criticize it over war with Israel—Protests last month were a bold challenge to Hamas but have now largel...
- + Jordan says it uncovered Islamist plot to build weapons, ‘sow chaos’—The Muslim Brotherhood’s Jordanian branch disavowed any connection to ...
- + Mass displacement, horrific eyewitness accounts follow Sudan camp attack—An eyewitness who survived the attack by paramilitary forces on Sudan’...
- + Pope puts ‘God’s architect,’ Antoni Gaudí, on a path to sainthood—Pope Francis declared the Sagrada Familia architect “venerable,” the s...
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