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Hamas has announced it will not participate in the official signing of the Gaza peace agreement in Egypt, calling Donald Trump’s proposal “absurd.” Senior leaders stated that while indirect ceasefire talks took place through mediators, the group will not endorse the agreement in a formal ceremony. Disarmament and Expulsion Proposals Rejected The strongest objections center
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The U.S. has imposed sanctions on eight Indian nationals and ten Indian companies for alleged involvement in Iran’s oil trade. The move is part of a broader sweep targeting individuals and entities globally linked to Iran’s petroleum exports. Details of the Sanctions According to U.S. authorities, the Indian individuals and firms were acting—directly or indirectly—in […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that Spain should be expelled from NATO over its refusal to increase defense spending to the level Trump demands. Criticism Over Spain’s Defense Spending During a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Trump called Spain a “laggard” in meeting military expenditure commitments. He urged European leaders to pressure
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A medical evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center found U.S. President Donald Trump in “exceptional health,” according to a memo released by the White House. Health Report Details Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump’s physician, noted strong performance in cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical metrics. The memo said Trump’s “cardiac age” is about
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French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister just days after his abrupt resignation, as France grapples with deep political volatility. Swift Return Amid Crisis Lecornu had stepped down after his new cabinet collapsed within hours, following criticism and political pushback. Despite that, he accepted the prime minister post again
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A press conference held by Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday drew sharp criticism after no women journalists were allowed entry. The event, hosted at the Afghan embassy, was attended only by male reporters. Event Excludes Women Reporters Invitations to the media briefing were reportedly limited to male journalists from […]