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The Kremlin has revoked the citizenship of investigative journalist Roman Anin, a move that further intensifies pressure on independent journalism in Russia. Anin, founder and editor of the investigative outlet Vazhniye Istorii (“Important Stories”), is known for reporting on corruption
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Pope Leo XIV issued an urgent appeal on Tuesday for a 24-hour ceasefire during Christmas, both in Ukraine and in other conflict zones around the world. The pontiff expressed deep sadness over the fact that Russia rejected a temporary truce for the Christmas holiday, a decision he said causes
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U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down from office, stating that doing so would be “the sensible thing” for the South American leader. According to Trump, the decision ultimately rests with Maduro himself, but Washington considers
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he has “no concerns at all” about the United States’ loyalty to the Alliance, stressing that Washington remains fully committed to NATO. According to the Dutch leader, a secure Europe continues to be a strategic priority for the United States amid growing
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China has intensified its trade dispute with the European Union by extending tariff measures for the first time to the European dairy industry. As of this week, Beijing is applying provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on selected dairy products from the EU, a move that is raising serious concerns among
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French President Emmanuel Macron has signaled his openness to resuming direct dialogue with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in a move that suggests a cautious attempt to reopen diplomatic channels amid prolonged international tensions. Macron welcomed the
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Tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalated again over the weekend following the interception of additional vessels linked to the transport of Venezuelan crude, as part of Washington’s ongoing naval enforcement operations. On Saturday, the supertanker Centuries was seized
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France has taken a major strategic step in strengthening its naval power by confirming the construction of a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to replace the current Charles de Gaulle, the flagship of the French Navy. The announcement was made by President Emmanuel Macron during an official visit
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At least nine people were killed and ten others wounded in a violent shooting near Bekkersdal, a township located on the outskirts of Johannesburg, in South Africa. According to police, the attackers opened fire indiscriminately on patrons at a bar from two vehicles before fleeing the scene
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The European Commission is aiming to conclude the long-negotiated and controversial free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur before the end of the year, with a formal signing currently scheduled to take place in Paraguay on January 12, 2026, according
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The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that Poland violated essential principles of European Union law by systematically disregarding EU jurisprudence, in a decision that revisits one of the most sensitive disputes between Warsaw and EU institutions over the rule of law. The
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The United States has announced plans to supply Taiwan with a record-breaking arms package valued at approximately $11.1 billion, marking the largest U.S. military assistance package to the island to date, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense. The proposed package
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