International

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Elon Musk Blasts Trump’s Spending Bill as ‘Disgusting Abomination’

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has strongly criticized former President Donald Trump’s proposed federal spending bill, denouncing it as a “disgusting abomination” and warning of its severe economic implications. Musk’s comments, made on X (formerly Twitter), came just days after stepping down from his…

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Zelenskyy Urges Putin to Attend Turkey Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed calls for Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in proposed peace talks scheduled to hold in Turkey tomorrow. In his nightly address, Zelenskyy stressed that every appeal for a long-term, unconditional ceasefire is significant. He also emphasised…

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International

Russia declares 72-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8.

Russia has declared a 72-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with its most sacrosanct national holiday marking the World War II defeat of Nazi Germany, Victory Day, calling on Kyiv to agree to the pause. Ukraine was quick in its response, which…

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International

Ukrainian Leaders Reject Trump’s Crimea Proposal Amid Legal, Political Barriers

Ukrainian leaders have firmly rejected a proposal reportedly floated by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Ukraine could cede Crimea to Russia as a path to ending the ongoing war. Kyiv officials stressed that any territorial concession would be both unconstitutional and…

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International

Funeral of Pope Francis Scheduled for April 26 at St. Peter’s Square

The funeral of Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, according to an official statement released today by the Holy See Press Office. The Dean of the College of Cardinals is expected to…

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International

Venezuela Condemns US Deportation of Alleged Gang Members

Venezuela has strongly criticised the United States for invoking a wartime law to deport over 200 alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador, a move that was swiftly blocked by a US judge. In a statement on Sunday,…

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International

Trump’s Tariffs Trigger $4 Trillion Stock Market Sell-Off

Investor fears over President Donald Trump's tariff policies have sparked a major stock market sell-off, erasing $4 trillion from the S&P 500’s peak last month. The downturn comes as uncertainty grows over Trump’s trade moves, particularly his escalating tariff battles with key partners…

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International

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday that European leaders had agreed to draft a Ukraine peace plan to present to the United States, a crucial step toward securing Washington’s security guarantees that Kyiv deems essential to deter Russia.

At a summit in London, held just two days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy clashed with US President Donald Trump and abruptly ended his visit to Washington, European leaders reaffirmed their strong support for Ukraine and pledged to increase their assistance. The leaders…

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International

UK, EU Leaders Draft Ukraine Peace Plan to Secure US Support

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday that European leaders have agreed to draft a Ukraine peace plan aimed at securing Washington’s security guarantees, which Kyiv sees as crucial to deterring Russia. At a London summit, held just two days after Ukrainian President…

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International

Israel Frees Palestinian Prisoners After Receiving Hostages’ Bodies

Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners on Thursday, shortly after receiving coffins believed to contain the remains of four hostages from Hamas. According to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, Israel had begun the formal identification process of the remains. A kibbutz later confirmed…