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When America Turns Inward: Military on the Streets, Immigrants Under Pressure
With U.S. troops deployed to LA and immigration crackdowns spreading through California, the Trump administration’s response to domestic unrest is…
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“A Tough Night for All of Us”: Russia Unleashes Record Drone Assault on Kyiv and Odesa
With over 300 drones launched overnight and missiles striking civilian infrastructure—including a maternity ward in Odesa—Ukrainians endured one of the…
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Unrest in Los Angeles Escalates as Trump Deploys Marines Without Local Consent
After nights of vandalism, clashes, and protests over immigration raids, the White House sends in National Guard troops and a Marine battalion—fueling…
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Troops in the Streets: Trump Sends National Guard to L.A. as Immigration Protests Boil Over
With flashpoints erupting across the city, the sudden federal deployment—without California’s request—signals a chilling shift in how dissent is being…
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Billionaire Breakup: Trump and Musk Torch Their Bromance
After a social media blowup, Trump threatens Musk’s government contracts while Musk withholds promised campaign support. Advisers brace for a long…
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Don’t Give Me 'Your Tired, Your Poor': Trump Expands Travel Ban
New executive order bars entry from 12 nations and imposes partial restrictions on citizens of seven others, marking a significant escalation in U.S…
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Gaza: Worse Than Hell on Earth
States are falling short in efforts to end the war, relieve Palestinian suffering, and secure the release of Israeli hostages - ICRC
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Russia Reels: From ‘Pearl Harbor’ to Its Own ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’
In a bold escalation, Ukraine’s security services claim their third strike on the heavily fortified Kerch Bridge—just days after coordinated attacks on…
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The Calm Before the Storm?
On Ukraine’s northwestern Black Sea coast, the sounds of war have given way—at least for now—to beach volleyball, sandcastles, and the scent of grilled…
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Ukraine Launches Major Drone Assault on Russian Bases, Echoing 'Pearl Harbor'-Style Surprise
Drones reportedly deployed from trucks targeted multiple sites, including a strategic air base in Russia’s Far East, in one of the largest Ukrainian…
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Black Sea Security: A Strategic Chessboard in Perpetual Conflict
Over three years into Russia’s war of aggression, Ukraine continues to sacrifice blood and treasure—seeking only steadfast support, not concessions.
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Stunning Legal Rebuke Halts Trump’s Sweeping Tariff Plan
Federal judges rule president overstepped emergency powers in global trade crackdown, striking a blow to cornerstone of Trump’s economic agenda
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UN Warns of Humanitarian Collapse in Gaza as Hunger Crisis Deepens
Envoy urges Israel to halt civilian strikes; WFP reports deadly warehouse breach amid food shortages after 80-day blockade
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The Smack Heard Around the World: Brigitte Macron’s Tarmac Tap Goes Viral
A swift hand gesture from France’s First Lady stole the spotlight as President Macron landed in Hanoi, sparking déjà vu of the Trumps’ infamous…
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