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22
Jul

Trump Approves Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Major Strategic Win for Riyadh

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U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a landmark 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, paving the way for one of the most significant energy and geopolitical partnerships between Washington and Riyadh in decades. The agreement, expected to be worth tens of billions of dollars, marks a major diplomatic victory for the Saudi kingdom […]

09
Jul

The Digital Frontline: EU Faces Fresh Battle Over Mass Surveillance in 2026

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The European Union is once again at a critical crossroad, grappling with a contentious proposal that threatens to redefine the boundaries of digital privacy and state surveillance. At the heart of the storm is the so-called “Chat Control” regulation, a legislative push that has ignited a fierce debate between privacy advocates, tech giants and member […]

09
Jul

Trump Turns Up Pressure on NATO at 36th Summit, Demands Allies Shoulder Greater Security Burden

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivered one of his strongest critiques of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during the 36th NATO Summit, urging member states to significantly increase defence spending while insisting that the United States should no longer bear what he described as a disproportionate share of the alliance’s security costs. Speaking alongside world […]

09
Jul

Trump Says U.S. Now Pays World’s Lowest Drug Prices Following Pharmaceutical Pricing Order

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U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is now paying the lowest prescription drug prices in the world, saying his administration’s pharmaceutical pricing reforms are beginning to deliver savings for American consumers. Speaking during a White House event, Trump credited his administration’s “Most Favored Nation” drug pricing policy and ongoing negotiations with […]

09
Jul

Venezuela Appeals for Release of UK-Held Gold to Fund Earthquake Recovery

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Venezuela’s interim government has formally appealed to the United Kingdom to release billions of dollars’ worth of Venezuelan gold held in the vaults of the Bank of England, arguing the funds are urgently needed to support recovery efforts following the country’s devastating twin earthquakes. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced that she had sent a letter […]

09
Jul

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Regional Tensions Escalate Following Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

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The United States has carried out a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, marking a significant escalation in the conflict after Washington accused Tehran of attacking commercial shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest strikes targeted Iranian military assets believed to be involved in […]

07
Jul

President Trump Signals Progress After Call With Russia’s President

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “very productive” telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising hopes that diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Washington and Moscow and advance negotiations over the war in Ukraine may be gaining momentum. The call, which lasted more than an hour according to officials familiar with the […]