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Trump Says His Son Will Pay Back Russian Businessman for Wedding Party
President Trump claims his son, Donald Trump Jr., repaid a Russian businessman who helped fund his wedding celebrations. The Russi
topicPressure on global chokepoints drives Asia’s increased use of Arctic Trade Routes
Geopolitical tensions and climate risks are driving Asia's increased use of Arctic trade routes to reduce reliance on traditional
topicFrance plans €54 billion savings drive as protests grow
The French government has presented its 2027 budget plan, aiming to reduce public spending by €54 billion to lower the national de
topicOil slips as investors assess Saudi export recovery
Crude prices have dropped as Saudi Arabia's oil exports recover, easing supply concerns. Brent crude fell to $101.80 a barrel and
topicRussian attacks kill 10, injure dozens in Ukraine; Russia says it hits ships, plants
Russian attacks have killed 10 people and injured dozens in Ukraine. The attacks involved combined missile, drone, artillery, and
topicBrazil's Race Tightens as Court Scandal Breaks
Brazil's Supreme Court is in crisis ahead of the presidential election, with justices trading insults and canceling sessions over
topicMillions dropped from SNAP food assistance as funding faces September uncertainty
Tens of thousands of Americans are losing access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits monthly. Over 5 mill
topicNigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners
Protests have erupted in Minna, Niger State, after 37 suspected illegal miners died in custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil D
North Korea Sends Women to Russian Factories in Line of Ukrainian Fire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims North Korea is sending thousands of workers, including women, to Russian factories
topicHalf of Europeans exposed to little-known ‘super pollutant’
A little-known 'super pollutant' has exposed half of Europeans to poor air quality. This pollutant, identified as ozone, has reach
topicBombing at mosque near police offices in Pakistan kills at least 21
A suicide bomber attacked a mosque near police offices in Kohat, Pakistan, killing at least 21 people and injuring 78 others durin
topicNaomi Campbell wins appeal over charity ban
Naomi Campbell has successfully overturned a five-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales. The ban was impos
topicTrump Defends White House Construction Projects—Claims White House Had ‘Massive Gaping Wounds’
President Donald Trump is defending his White House construction projects, claiming the White House had 'massive gaping wounds' be
topicPutin says the world is living through a dangerous moment, warns West not to escalate
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the world is living through a dangerous moment and warned the West not to escalate tensions
topicCo-pilot who tried to crash FlyDubai jet was ‘radicalized,’ Israel says
A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot, identified as Omani pilot Hamam al-Hamma
topicDual UK-Iranian national arrested over security incident at US-run air base in England
A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national was arrested in London on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts close to the RA
topicCatastrophic floods kill over 270 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing
The death toll from the catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to over 390, with more than 1,400 people missing. Rescue
topicFrance calls G7 summit on releasing more oil reserves
The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and petroleum products to stabilize energy markets. France convened a virt
topicHow Sept. 11 Paved the Way to Mideast Power for Iran
The US faces escalating conflict risks and potential blowback from the geopolitical shift that allowed Iran to expand its regional
topicIn wartime Russia, veterans who fought in Ukraine are running for parliament
Russia's parliamentary election has resulted in a record number of Ukraine war veterans being elected, with nearly 50 veterans joi
topicHouthi Defeat Is Closer Than We Think
Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen to secure the Red Sea shipping route. The Hout
topicChina Tightens Exit Restrictions as Tech Race With U.S. Intensifies
China has tightened overseas travel restrictions for its citizens, particularly targeting tech talent and individuals linked to na
topicHormuz traffic dwindles after Middle East attacks intensify
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has sharply declined, with only a few vessels transiting daily. Saudi Arabia is acce
topicEight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Eight conservative state premiers have issued a joint statement of support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he navigates a leaders