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Trump Affirms Support for Susie Wiles, Denies Replacement Plans
Donald Trump firmly dismisses any possibility of replacing Susie Wiles as his Chief of Staff amid swirling speculation.
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Albanian Prime Minister Blames “Foreign Hands” as Student Protests Escalate
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused unspecified “foreign hands” of instigating increasingly violent student-led protests demanding his resignation, amidst escalating clashes across the countr…
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Brazil’s Amazon Deforestation Hits Record Low Ahead of Run‑off
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Ukrainian Drones Allegedly Hit VK Data Center, Causing Fire and Disruptions
Ukrainian drones allegedly hit Russian social media giant VK's data center, causing disruptions.
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Russian Strikes in Ukraine Kill 8, Leave 1 Million Without Power
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Can Yemen’s Government Forces Sustain Their Offensive Against the Houthis?
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Egypt's Sisi Seeks Approval for Defense Aid to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi approaches parliament for defense aid approval.
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Saudi-led Coalition Intercepts Drones as Egypt Weighs Sending Help
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Kenya Confirms Four New Ebola Cases, Total Now Seven
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Trump Pauses Implementation of New Russia Sanctions
Sanctions against Russia have been paused pending further review and consultations.
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Historic Limoges Town Hall Destroyed Amid Ongoing French Riots
The Limoges Town Hall, a historical landmark in France, has been severely damaged amidst ongoing unrest.
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Why Trump's Latest Press Secretary Lasted Only Five Days
The abrupt resignation of Trump's latest White House press secretary raises questions about the administration's internal dynamics and the role's challenges.
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Ilhan Omar's Lawyers Demand Return of Property Seized in FBI Raid
Ilhan Omar's legal team calls for the return of items seized during a recent FBI raid on her residence.
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