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Top U.S. military officials meet with Caribbean leaders as the Trump administration weighs next steps in its pressure campaign against Venezuela.

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Top U.S. Military Officials Meet With Caribbean Leaders
The meetings come as the Trump administration weighs next steps in its pressure campaign against Venezuela.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Kyiv agrees in principle to a revised U.S. peace proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. But major points of contention remain unresolved, including possible territorial concessions.

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Ukraine Agrees in Principle to Revised U.S. Peace Proposal
But major points of contention remain unresolved, including possible territorial concessions.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa uses U.S. President Donald Trump’s absence at the G-20 leaders’ summit to push a pro-multilateralism, Africa-focused agenda.

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Ramaphosa Capitalizes on Trump’s Absence at G-20 Summit
But some experts warn that a lack of U.S. involvement weakens the bloc’s final declaration.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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With only a few hours left of COP30, delegates are scrambling to pass a comprehensive climate agreement. But a last-minute omission in the text has thrown the deal’s passage into doubt.

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COP30 Seeks to Tackle Climate Change but Won’t Go After Its Source
A revised draft agreement omits any mention of fossil fuels, the leading cause of global warming.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky considers a U.S.-Russia peace plan for Ukraine, despite the proposal reportedly calling for Kyiv to make substantial concessions to Moscow.

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Zelensky Hears Out the U.S.-Russia Peace Proposal for Ukraine
A corruption scandal at home may force the Ukrainian president to reconsider Kyiv’s nonstarters.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Peace negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war appear to be gaining momentum. But initial optimism may be misplaced, as the U.S.-drafted proposal includes several elements that Kyiv has long seen as nonstarters.

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U.S., Russia Draft Secret New Peace Deal for Ukraine
The proposal would cede some Ukrainian territory to Moscow in exchange for U.S. security guarantees.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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U.S. President Donald Trump gives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a red-carpet welcome while whitewashing the kingdom’s abysmal human rights record.

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Trump, Mohammed bin Salman Dismiss Khashoggi Questions to Focus on Investment
The U.S. president whitewashed the Saudi crown prince’s poor human rights record while giving him a red-carpet welcome.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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A Bangladeshi court sentences former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for ordering a deadly crackdown on last year’s student-led uprising.

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Bangladesh’s War Crimes Court Sentences Sheikh Hasina to Death
The ousted leader was found guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on last year’s student-led uprising.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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The White House scores a host of new trade deals in the hopes of lowering prices on key food items and countering Chinese competition on critical minerals.

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Trump Secures New Trade Deal Frameworks in Europe and Latin America
The White House hopes to lower prices on key food items as well as pharmaceuticals.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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A major corruption scandal among Ukraine’s elite threatens to undermine Kyiv’s war effort, as an investigation found that kickbacks may have undercut the country’s ability to defend itself from Russian attacks.

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Major Corruption Scandal Undermines Ukraine’s War Effort
An investigation found that politicians and other powerful individuals received kickbacks that could have undercut Kyiv’s ability to defend itself from Russia.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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The U.S. House of Representatives prepares to vote on a funding package that, if passed, will likely end the record-breaking U.S. shutdown.

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Congress Prepares to End Record-Breaking U.S. Shutdown
Republicans hope to push through a funding package that excludes extended Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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One month after the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal went into effect, new uncertainty is threatening Gaza’s peace prospects.

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New Uncertainty Shadows Gaza’s Cease-Fire Deal
After the exchange of hostages and prisoners, Israel and Hamas now move to the daunting task of establishing a lasting peace.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House in an effort to secure a new Middle East ally.

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Sharaa’s White House Visit Marks a Reshaping of the Regional Order
Trump is courting the jihadi-turned-statesman to secure a new ally in the Middle East.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is hoping that by flattering U.S. President Donald Trump, Budapest will be made exempt from sanctions on Russian oil imports. His strategy appears to be working.

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Orban Seeks Exemption From U.S. Penalties on Russian Oil Imports
Hungary hopes that flattering Trump will keep Russian energy flowing to the country.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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U.S. President Donald Trump is courting Central Asia for its critical minerals in a bid to bolster U.S. influence in the region, long dominated by Russia and China.

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Trump Seeks to Counter Russia, China in Their Own Backyard
Signing rare-earth deals with Central Asian nations would bolster U.S. influence in the mineral-rich region.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Democrats sweep state and local U.S. elections in a major blow to U.S. President Donald Trump’s mandate. Lawmakers on the left hope that such wins foreshadow what midterm election results will look like next year.

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Sweeping Democratic Wins Serve as a Referendum on Trump 2.0
State and local election results cast hope for Democratic ambitions in next year’s midterms.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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U.N. chief António Guterres warns of spiraling conflict in Sudan after paramilitary forces seize the city of El Fasher.

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The Fall of El Fasher Marks Another Dark Turn in Sudan’s Civil War
Under Rapid Support Forces control, civilians face summary execution, sexual violence, and famine, experts say.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is sworn in for a second term after vote-rigging allegations and deadly protests rock the country.

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Tanzania’s President Sworn In Amid Political Crisis
Samia Suluhu Hassan begins her second term after vote-rigging allegations and deadly protests rocked the country.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping takes the spotlight at APEC in an effort to portray Beijing as a champion of free trade amid high U.S. tariffs.

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Xi Takes the Spotlight at APEC Summit in Trump’s Absence
China aims to portray itself as a champion of free trade amid high U.S. tariffs.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reach a trade truce. Of the two leaders, though, Xi appears to be the bigger winner.

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Trump and Xi Reach a Trade Truce
Beijing appears to be the bigger winner, leveraging Washington’s reliance on China to lower steep U.S. duties.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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South Korea rolls out the red carpet for U.S. President Donald Trump in an effort to secure a better trade deal. Gifts and flattery appear to be working.

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South Korea Courts Trump During Visit
East Asian countries are using a tried-and-true method to woo the U.S. president and secure better trade deals.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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China expands its free trade agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, aiming to portray itself as the bloc’s alternative to the United States.

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China vs. the U.S.: Who Will Win Over ASEAN?
Beijing is hoping to use an expanded free trade deal to portray itself as the bloc’s alternative to the United States.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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After signing several trade deals at this weekend’s ASEAN summit, U.S. President Donald Trump is turning his attention to Washington’s East Asian partners—namely, Japan.

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Trump, Takaichi Seek New Trade, Security Opportunities to Counter China
After signing several trade deals at the ASEAN summit, the U.S. president is turning his attention to Washington’s East Asian partners.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks new Asian trade partners after U.S. President Donald Trump cancels U.S.-Canada talks.

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Canada Seeks New Trade Partners in Asia After Trump’s Blowup
Prime Minister Mark Carney hopes to decrease Ottawa’s dependence on Washington.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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The European Union approves sweeping sanctions on Russian oil, gas, and banking. The package aims to choke off the revenue that supplies the Kremlin’s war effort.

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The EU, U.S. Hit Russia Where It Hurts
Sweeping sanctions packages aim to curb funding for Moscow’s war effort.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM