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Trump’s ‘Act of Great Stupidity’ Comment on UK Chagos Deal Reverberates Through Diplomacy and Strategy
US president’s sharp rebuke of Britain’s agreement to transfer Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius highlights deep strategic disagreements and prompts diplomatic engagement
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New U.S. filings say Jeffrey Epstein repaid Les Wexner one hundred million dollars after theft allegation
The payment, described as a private settlement in two thousand eight, renews scrutiny of the long financial relationship that helped fuel Epstein’s fortune.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges 2012 visit to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island as lawmakers scrutinise past ties
Testifying on Capitol Hill, Lutnick said he and his family stopped for a brief lunch during a Caribbean trip, as senators questioned discrepancies with earlier accounts of their contact.
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U.S. Corn Industry Showcases Quality and Reliability to Saudi Market
Trade outreach highlights American corn’s role in supporting food security and livestock production in the kingdom
Trump Administration Proposes Opening California Coast to Offshore Oil Drilling in Major Federal Plan
Draft lease sales off the Pacific would mark the first new offshore oil and gas expansion in California waters in decades under a broader offshore leasing regime
Elevate Announces Expansion with New International Hubs in the United States and Australia
Global mentoring and professional development network broadens its reach with strategic hubs in Sydney and New York to deepen impact and connections
Helsing and Stark Defence loitering-munition drones and Germany’s race to industrialise battlefield autonomy
Berlin is moving to buy large numbers of one-way strike drones under deals that could reach about four point three billion euros, with parliament still needing to sign off.
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UK orders deletion of Courtsdesk court-data archive, reigniting the fight over who controls public justice records
The shutdown of a platform used by thousands of journalists raises sharp questions about transparency, accountability, and state power over court information.
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China praises Hong Kong High Court's 20-year sentence for media tycoon Jimmy Lai
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson stated that the 78-year-old deserves severe punishment for national security violations.
California court hears case on Instagram and YouTube's impact on young woman's mental health
The lawsuit questions if tech companies can be held responsible for addiction-related harm to minors.
Spain offers legal European documents to all border arrivals.
This policy encourages an influx of Africans seeking to become legalized citizens.
Trump Unveils TrumpRx to Deliver Lower Prescription Drug Prices to Americans
New government platform offers direct access to deeply discounted medicines, part of Trump administration’s push to cut healthcare costs
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In the following video, two thug police officers are beating, abusing, and punching a pro-Palestinian protester while he is already handcuffed, lying on the ground, posing no threat, and offering no resistance to arrest
This is the behavior of criminals, of offenders, of a Gestapo-style police force that recalls the Nazi regime — not of a police force that is supposed to protect the rule of law in a democratic country.
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions at a deposition before the US House's Committee on Oversight and Government, according to lawmakers, drawing criticism from both Republican and Democratic members of the committee
An 11-year-old found in a house with adult males. Child was arrested. Police called a 12-year-old's abuse "100% consensual." Fathers tried to rescue their daughters and were arrested
How is any of this even real?
Air Canada said it is suspending flights to Cuba, which warned it was running out of jet fuel, as the US tightens its grip on the communist-run nation's oil supply by blocking shipments from Venezuela
Australian leaders urged calm and called on protesters to remain peaceful after clashes between police and demonstrators opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to the country
CBS investigative journalist Catherine Herridge has gone public with explosive allegations: "CBS executives deliberately buried the 'Hunter Biden laptop story' and ordered her to wait until AFTER the 2022 midterms to help the Democratic Party.
In a bombshell revelation, CBS investigative journalist Catherine Herridge has gone public with explosive allegations: "CBS executives deliberately buried the 'Hunter Biden laptop story' and ordered her to wait until AFTER the 2022 midte...
Legal Battle Intensifies Over Trump-Backed $400 Million White House Ballroom and Its Private Funding Structure
Federal judge and ethics watchdogs scrutinise whether the privately financed project can proceed without explicit congressional approval
Trump Administration Publicly Rejects Israeli Annexation of West Bank Amid Rising Settlement Expansion
White House emphasises opposition to formal annexation as Israeli security cabinet moves to strengthen control over occupied territory
Netanyahu Expedites Washington Visit to Influence U.S.-Iran Negotiations Amid Renewed Talks
Israeli prime minister seeks to shape U.S. strategy on Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes as U.S. officials describe direct dialogue with Tehran as ‘very good’
Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads the Fifth in Closed-Door Congressional Deposition, Offering Conditional Cooperation
Convicted sex trafficker declines to answer oversight committee questions but signals she would testify fully if granted clemency
Washington Businesses Signal Departure as Economic Confidence Falls Amid Rising Costs and Tax Burden
New survey and owner testimonies reveal growing exodus pressure driven by taxes, regulation and declining business confidence
Washington State Spring Fair Tickets Go on Sale as Annual Celebration of Spring Approaches
Early-bird tickets for the Washington State Spring Fair in Puyallup become available this week ahead of the April event
Murray Champions Major Wins for Washington State on Senate Floor, Rejecting Trump’s Deep Funding Cuts
Senator Patty Murray highlights billions secured for local priorities and defends federal investments against proposed cuts by the Trump administration
Washington Legislators Advance ‘Millionaires’ Income Tax Measure After Clearing Committee Vote
Proposal to levy a 9.9% tax on incomes above $1 million moves out of key Senate committee as debate sharpens over tax reform and state budget
Trump Keeps GOP in Suspense Over Midterms Strategy as Republican Prospects Dim
With election outlook weakening, Republicans await clarity on funding, endorsements and campaign direction from President Trump
Bar Complaint Filed After FBI Search of Washington Post Reporter’s Home Spurs Legal and Press Freedom Dispute
Advocacy group accuses federal prosecutor of ethical violations in connection with unprecedented raid on journalist’s residence
Saudi Arabia Engages U.S. AI Drone Developer in Strategic Defence Talks
Riyadh is negotiating with an American firm to procure next-generation unmanned aerial systems powered by artificial intelligence
U.S. Treasury Warns China Could Challenge American Digital Asset Dominance via Hong Kong
Washington expresses concern that Beijing’s expansion of digital asset initiatives in Hong Kong may erode U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency innovation and regulation
White House Denies Conditioning Infrastructure Funds on Renaming Sites for Trump
Administration pushes back on claims that federal tunnel financing was linked to honoring the president, calling the allegations politically driven
White House Reaffirms Support for a Strong Dollar as Markets Stay Cautious
Despite Washington’s pledge to back a robust U.S. currency, investors remain hesitant amid ongoing dollar weakness and policy uncertainty
Trump’s Board of Peace Plans First Washington Meeting on Gaza Reconstruction and Ceasefire Oversight
US administration sets February nineteenth summit for newly established international peace body to fundraise and advance Gaza post-war governance efforts
Europe’s Strategic Unease Grows as Washington Shifts Focus and Allies Reassess Transatlantic Ties
Changes in US policy under President Trump are prompting European leaders and public opinion to reconsider reliance on Washington for security and diplomatic leadership
Trump Signals Push to Accelerate US Economic Growth Ahead of Midterm Elections
President backs expansionary policies to sustain strong growth, job creation and consumer confidence as voters prepare for the midterms
Washington Post CEO Will Lewis Resigns Days After Mass Layoffs
Leadership shakeup follows sweeping cuts that eliminated about one-third of the newspaper’s staff amid financial pressures and internal controversy
Layoffs at The Washington Post Renew Fears Over US Democratic Resilience Under Trump
Massive newsroom cuts and strategic shifts at a flagship American newspaper deepen concerns about press autonomy and institutional strain amid the Trump presidency
United States Plans Strategic Naval Presence at HMAS Stirling Near Perth Under AUKUS Partnership
Washington and Canberra prepare to host rotational U.S. submarine forces at Western Australia base from 2027 to bolster Indo-Pacific deterrence
Trump Deletes Offensive Video Depicting Obamas as Primates After Sharp Bipartisan Backlash
President removes AI-generated clip from Truth Social amid widespread condemnation but refuses to apologise for posting it
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Newly Released Epstein Files Reveal Persistent Efforts to Forge Ties with Russian Leadership and Seek a Meeting with Vladimir Putin
U.S. Department of Justice documents show the late financier cultivated relationships with senior Russian figures and repeatedly tried to arrange an audience with Putin, though no meeting took place
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Netanyahu Heads to Washington for Strategic Talks with Trump on Iran Negotiations
Israeli prime minister will press U.S. president to expand Iran talks to include ballistic missiles and support for regional proxy groups
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White House Says No Illegal Immigrants Have Been Released into the U.S. in Nine Months
Press secretary credits Trump administration’s enforcement policies with ending releases into the interior as border figures remain a central political issue
Trump Administration Signals Strong Support for Major Defense Spenders in New U.S. Arms Strategy
President’s executive order and budget proposals prioritise partners with substantial defence investment and push for expanded U.S. military spending
Zelensky Says Moscow Is Floating Sweeping Economic Proposals to Washington
Ukrainian president warns that Russia is promoting large-scale commercial incentives to the United States amid shifting diplomatic dynamics
Trump Announces First ‘Board of Peace’ Summit in Washington to Advance Gaza Ceasefire and Reconstruction
U.S. president to convene international leaders in mid-February for inaugural meeting focused on Gaza peace plan and fundraising
Mass Layoffs Spark Mourning for The Washington Post as Legacy Newspaper Faces Uncertain Future
One-third of staff cut in sweeping restructuring that obliterates key departments and prompts industry concern over the fate of a historic U.S. news institution
Trump Set to Convene First ‘Board of Peace’ Meeting in Washington to Advance Gaza Ceasefire and Reconstruction
U.S. president will host international leaders on February 19 to discuss the next phase of Gaza peace plan and mobilise funding for rebuilding efforts
Scholars Say Washington Is a Key Intended Audience for Revived KMT-CCP Forum
Taiwan opposition’s planned exchange with Chinese Communist Party is seen as signalling cross-Strait policy priorities to U.S. policymakers
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Trump’s ‘Act of Great Stupidity’ Comment on UK Chagos Deal Reverberates Through Diplomacy and Strategy
New U.S. filings say Jeffrey Epstein repaid Les Wexner one hundred million dollars after theft allegation
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges 2012 visit to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island as lawmakers scrutinise past ties
Helsing and Stark Defence loitering-munition drones and Germany’s race to industrialise battlefield autonomy
UK orders deletion of Courtsdesk court-data archive, reigniting the fight over who controls public justice records
Trump Unveils TrumpRx to Deliver Lower Prescription Drug Prices to Americans
Trump Deletes Offensive Video Depicting Obamas as Primates After Sharp Bipartisan Backlash
Newly Released Epstein Files Reveal Persistent Efforts to Forge Ties with Russian Leadership and Seek a Meeting with Vladimir Putin
Netanyahu Heads to Washington for Strategic Talks with Trump on Iran Negotiations
The Implications of Expanding Voting Rights to Non-EU Foreign Residents in France
Ghislaine Maxwell to Testify Before US Congress on February 9
Al.com Acquired by Crypto.com Founder for $70 Million
Apple iPhone Lockdown Mode blocks FBI data access in journalist device seizure
White House Launches TrumpRx.gov to Deliver Lower Prescription Drug Prices to Americans
Foreign Governments and Corporations Spend Millions with Trump-Linked Lobbying Firm in Washington
Belgium: Man Charged with Rape After Faking Payment to Sex Worker
KPMG Urges Auditor to Relay AI Cost Savings
US and Iran to Begin Nuclear Talks in Oman
Canada Opens First Consulate in Greenland Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
China unveils plans for a 'Death Star' capable of launching missile strikes from space
NASA allows astronauts to take smartphones on upcoming missions to capture special moments.
Trump administration to launch TrumpRx.gov for direct drug purchases
Investigation Launched at Winter Olympics Over Ski Jumpers Injecting Hyaluronic Acid
U.S. State Department Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately
Wall Street Erases All Gains of 2026; Bitcoin Plummets 14% to $63,000
Nike's diversity initiatives under investigation for alleged discrimination against white employees in the U.S.
Epstein Case Documents Reignite Global Scrutiny of Political and Business Elites
Eighty-one-year-old man in the United States fatally shoots Uber driver after scam threat
The Washington Post Initiates Reduction of Over Three Hundred Positions Amid Industry Pressures
US Congressional Analysis Weighs Scenario Where Australia Receives No AUKUS Nuclear Submarines
Dubai Awards Tunnel Contract for Dubai Loop as Boring Company Plans Pilot Network
Justice Department Urges Court That Halting Trump’s White House Ballroom Project Would Threaten National Security
Trump and Colombia’s Petro Hold High-Stakes Washington Talks Amid Deep Diplomatic Strains
Thousands Turn Out in Richmond to Support Buddhist Monks’ Long Walk for Peace En Route to Washington
Political Censorship: French Prosecutors Raid Musk’s X Offices in Paris
AI Invented “Hot Springs” — Tourists Arrived and Were Shocked
Tech Mega-Donors Power Trump-Aligned Fundraising Surge to $429 Million Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Arrives at White House for High-Stakes Meeting with Donald Trump
Amazon Plans Major Workforce Reduction in Washington State, Cutting More Than Two Thousand Jobs
Melania Documentary Opens Modestly in UK with Mixed Global Box Office Performance
U.S. Justice Department Publishes Millions of Jeffrey Epstein Files Amid Intensified Scrutiny
DOJ Unveils Millions of Epstein Files, Fueling Global Scrutiny of Elite Networks
Kathryn Burgum, Wife of Interior Secretary, Appointed White House Adviser for National Recovery Initiative
France Begins Phasing Out Zoom and Microsoft Teams to Advance Digital Sovereignty
Trump Warns Britain and Canada Against Expanding Trade Ties With China
White House’s Response to Don Lemon’s Arrest Sparks National Debate Over Press Freedom and Government Conduct
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair to Reorient U.S. Monetary Policy Toward Pro-Growth Interest Rates
Melania Trump’s Documentary ‘Melania’ Debuts in Washington Before Global Release
Tech Market Shifts and AI Investment Surge Drive Global Innovation and Layoffs
Global Shifts in War, Trade, Energy and Security Mark Major International Developments
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