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Ukraine War Diplomacy Meets June Deadline as Energy Grid Under Siege
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Ukraine War Diplomacy Meets June Deadline as Energy Grid Under Siege

As US pushes for Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Miami with June deadline, massive energy strikes continue. What drives this timeline amid election pressures?

Summer's End: America Sets June Deadline for Ukraine War
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Summer's End: America Sets June Deadline for Ukraine War

The US gives Ukraine and Russia until June to end the nearly four-year conflict, as talks continue amid ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure.

China's Wedge Strategy Targets US Allies Amid Trump Chaos
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China's Wedge Strategy Targets US Allies Amid Trump Chaos

As Trump's presidency creates uncertainty, China is actively courting traditional US allies like Canada and Germany with a calculated 'wedge strategy' that could reshape global alliances.

Russian Spy Chief Shot in Moscow as Peace Talks Continue
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Russian Spy Chief Shot in Moscow as Peace Talks Continue

A top Russian military intelligence official was shot in Moscow while Russia and Ukraine engage in peace negotiations, highlighting the complex dynamics of modern warfare where diplomacy and violence coexist.

Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading with Iran
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Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading with Iran

President Trump signs executive order threatening 25% tariffs on nations trading with Iran, as US-Iran talks continue in Oman amid escalating diplomatic pressure

Trump's Iran Trade Ultimatum: 25% Tariffs for All Partners
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Trump's Iran Trade Ultimatum: 25% Tariffs for All Partners

Trump signs executive order imposing 25% tariffs on any country trading with Iran, escalating economic pressure amid nuclear talks and potentially triggering global trade wars

US Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Test, Proposes Three-Way Arms Control
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US Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Test, Proposes Three-Way Arms Control

America reveals China conducted covert nuclear test in 2020, calls for trilateral arms control treaty including Russia as bilateral treaties expire

Russian GRU Deputy Chief Shot Multiple Times in Moscow
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Russian GRU Deputy Chief Shot Multiple Times in Moscow

Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev, second-in-command of Russia's GRU military intelligence, was shot and wounded at his Moscow residence. The latest in a series of attacks targeting Russian military officials since Ukraine war began.

US-Iran Secret Talks: Last Chance to Avoid All-Out War?
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US-Iran Secret Talks: Last Chance to Avoid All-Out War?

As Trump threatens bombing and Iran vows retaliation, high-stakes negotiations in Oman could determine whether 40 years of hostility ends in diplomacy or devastation.

The Last Nuclear Guardrail Just Disappeared
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The Last Nuclear Guardrail Just Disappeared

New START treaty expires with no replacement, ending decades of US-Russia nuclear arms control as Trump dismisses negotiations and Putin escalates nuclear threats.

TikTok Faces EU Crackdown Over 'Addictive Design
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TikTok Faces EU Crackdown Over 'Addictive Design

European Commission finds TikTok's infinite scroll and personalized algorithms violate digital laws. Company faces fines up to 6% of global revenue. What this means for social media.

Norway's Elite Epstein Problem Goes Beyond One Investigation
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Norway's Elite Epstein Problem Goes Beyond One Investigation

Former PM Thorbjorn Jagland faces corruption probe over Epstein ties, but the scandal reveals deeper questions about elite accountability in small nations.