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Donald Trump is following through on his threat and doubling tariffs on India. The reason: the country obtains “huge amounts of oil from Russia.” This is affecting Kremlin oil prices, and Russia now wants to sell its barrels at low prices. Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service
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Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war, with the mediation of the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, deadly shelling occurred in the Kherson region and drone attacks hit Russian regions. The situation near Pokrovsk, on the other hand, has stabilized once again. Russia
Read more: Russia and Ukraine Exchange Prisoners Amid Deadly Attacks and Stabilizing Frontline
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The world’s second-largest economy is increasingly under deflationary pressure: prices are falling across many industries, including the hotel sector. Now, creative ideas are needed. “These days, people don’t just come because you lower prices or offer discounts — they simply don’t
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Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wants to move forward with the construction of settlements in the West Bank. Smotrich was quoted as saying the move “buries the idea of a Palestinian state.” The minister plans to approve tenders for the construction of around 3,400
Read more: Smotrich Advances West Bank Settlement Plans, Gaza Death Toll Rises Amid Ongoing Attacks
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In the trial over an alleged coup attempt, former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is seeking acquittal before the Supreme Court. According to his lawyers, there is “not a single piece of evidence” linking him to the coup plans. The trial is now entering its final phase. Bolsonaro is being
Read more: Bolsonaro Seeks Acquittal in Coup Attempt Trial, Denies Any Role or Evidence
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More than 150 years ago, Russia sold the Alaska territory in the northeastern part of the double American continent to the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will meet in the city of Anchorage on Friday for their summit on Ukraine. The whole world
Read more: Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska, Revisiting History of Russia’s Former Territory
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Ahead of the announced talks in Alaska on Friday, massive Ukrainian drone attacks have once again kept Russia on edge. Videos of fires are spreading at lightning speed across social media, and many injuries have been reported. Smoke rose over downtown Rostov-on-Don, and ambulances rushed
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An outdoor cinema event in Noisy-le-Sec, a suburb northeast of Paris, was abruptly canceled after a group of young Muslim men allegedly issued threats over the screening of Greta Gerwig’s 2023 film Barbie, claiming the movie “promoted homosexuality” and “offended women.”
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Apparently, more and more men from North Korea are working in Russia. Reports indicate working conditions akin to slavery, and escaping is nearly impossible. For dictator Kim Jong Un and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, it’s a win-win situation. North Korean workers are lured to
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The Israeli army has expanded its offensive in Gaza City, Hamas reported. Despite internal tensions, Chief of Staff Zamir approved plans to seize the city and crush Hamas—plans that are said to endanger both soldiers and hostages. The Israeli military is carrying out a military assault in
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U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Alaska, at a summit designed to address the war in Ukraine and explore a possible cessation of the conflict. This meeting will mark Putin’s first visit to U.S.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance is facing strong headwinds during his vacation in Charlbury, England: villagers would like to send the famous tourist back across the Atlantic, as they made loudly clear during demonstrations. At the “unwelcome party,” there was also cake and music. With
Read more: Protesters in Charlbury Confront JD Vance During Vacation Over Ukraine and Gaza Policies
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