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Peace medal and YMCA: Trump steals the show at World Cup draw
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Peace medal and YMCA: Trump steals the show at World Cup draw

Trump turned the 2026 World Cup draw into a spectacle of flattery, politics and showmanship

Canada lifts sanctions on Syria, following US
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Canada lifts sanctions on Syria, following US

Canada on Friday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism and revoked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s designation as a terrorist organization, marking a major shift in Ottawa’s approach to Damascus as more Western governments ease restrictions on the country.

The move comes after HTS pushed former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad from power last December and assumed control of the government.

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X hit with $140 million EU fine for breaching content rules
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X hit with $140 million EU fine for breaching content rules

Musk’s platform faced the EU’s first DSA investigation, found to breach rules in July 2024

US Treasury executes record $12.5 billion debt buyback
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US Treasury executes record $12.5 billion debt buyback

Move injects cash into banks and sparks a short-term rally in Bitcoin and Ethereum

Trump puts his own name on US Institute of Peace ahead of Rwanda-Congo peace deal
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Trump puts his own name on US Institute of Peace ahead of Rwanda-Congo peace deal

The renaming builds on Trump’s earlier efforts to overhaul the institute

Did the US military commit a war crime in boat attack off Venezuela?
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Did the US military commit a war crime in boat attack off Venezuela?

Lawmakers are probing whether a U.S. strike that killed shipwreck survivors broke American or international law

US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says
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US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

DHS confirms major expansion of travel ban as Washington re-evaluates migrant screening and visas

Trump NASA nominee aims to beat China in new Moon race
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Trump NASA nominee aims to beat China in new Moon race

Jared Isaacman said the US will return to the Moon first and establish a lasting presence

Trump says Putin wants to end war, US to hold new talks with Ukraine
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Trump says Putin wants to end war, US to hold new talks with Ukraine

Witkoff and Kushner are set to meet top Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov in Florida on Thursday

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
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Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

The cable sent to all US instructs consular officers to scrutinize resumes or LinkedIn profiles of H-1B applicants

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say
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Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say

Hegseth has repeatedly denied texting war plans or sharing classified information

Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says
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Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says

A poll in Quad countries shows support for coordinated security responses despite US instability

US immigration crackdown begins in New Orleans
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US immigration crackdown begins in New Orleans

Action in New Orleans follows an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
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US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

A new Trump policy halts applications from 19 nations after an attack tied to an Afghan immigrant

Kremlin says 'no compromise' yet on territory after Ukraine talks with US
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Kremlin says 'no compromise' yet on territory after Ukraine talks with US

Washington is pushing a peace plan that European officials and Kyiv initially viewed as too favorable to Moscow

'We don't want them': Trump rages against Somali immigrants
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'We don't want them': Trump rages against Somali immigrants

US president's renewed attacks on Somali Americans draw criticism from Rep. Ilhan Omar and community leaders

Trump administration dismisses eight immigration judges in New York
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Trump administration dismisses eight immigration judges in New York

The dismissal of NYC immigration judges fuels concerns about political pressure on an already strained system

Afghan man arrested in Texas threatened suicide attack: Justice Dept
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Afghan man arrested in Texas threatened suicide attack: Justice Dept

Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, 30, allegedly made threats in a November 23 video shared online

Trump warns Israel not to 'interfere' in Syria
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Trump warns Israel not to 'interfere' in Syria

Trump urged Israel to keep a “strong, true” dialogue with Syria and avoid actions that could hinder its path to prosperity

White House defends US attack on boat from Venezuela as lawful
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White House defends US attack on boat from Venezuela as lawful

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said, defense secretary authorized Admiral Frank Bradley to conduct operation