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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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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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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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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…

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Trump Establishes Task Force to Combat Anti-Christian Bias in Federal Government

On February 6, 2025, during the National Prayer Breakfast, President Donald Trump announced the formation of a task force dedicated to eradicating perceived anti-Christian bias within federal agencies. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been appointed to lead this initiative, which aims to address…

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Former US President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100

Former US President Jimmy Carter, widely respected as a humanitarian, statesman, and advocate for peace, has died at the age of 100. The Carter Center confirmed his peaceful passing on Sunday afternoon at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family.Born on…

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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Refuses Second Summons, Worsening Political Crisis

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declined to honour a second summons for questioning regarding his contentious declaration of martial law, intensifying the nation's political turmoil. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) had summoned Yoon to appear in…

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House Passes ‘American Relief Act, 2025,’ Narrowly Avoiding Government Shutdown

In a dramatic session late Friday, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed the "American Relief Act, 2025," narrowly avoiding a federal government shutdown. The legislation passed with a bipartisan vote of 366-34, just six hours before the midnight deadline. The bill, which…

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Impeached South Korean President to Argue Martial Law Declaration in Court

South Korea’s impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, is set to present his defense regarding his controversial declaration of martial law earlier this month. According to his lawyer, Seok Dong-hyeon, Yoon is prepared to make his arguments during ongoing legal proceedings while…

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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Resists Investigators’ Queries

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol resisted calls on Monday from investigators probing his alleged attempt to declare martial law earlier this month. Suspended by parliament since Saturday, Yoon faces dual investigations into alleged insurrection led by prosecutors and a…