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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued an apology to victims connected to Jeffrey Epstein after acknowledging he had relied on assurances from Peter Mandelson before appointing him to a government role. The statement followed renewed scrutiny over past associations and vetting procedures. Keir Starmer Apology Over Mandelson Appointment Starmer said he regretted the decision
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A new website called TrumpRx has launched in the United States with the stated aim of helping patients obtain prescription medicines at lower prices. The platform presents itself as a discount programme designed to connect users with reduced-cost medication options through participating pharmacies. TrumpRx Prescription Drug Discount Platform The website offers price
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Russia and Ukraine concluded a new round of negotiations with an agreement to exchange prisoners, marking a limited humanitarian outcome despite no broader breakthrough in the conflict. Officials from both sides confirmed the swap would involve detained soldiers and civilians captured during ongoing fighting. Russia Ukraine Prisoner Swap Agreement Delegations met for talks
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The Washington Post has announced layoffs as part of a restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and adapting to ongoing financial pressures facing the media industry. Washington Post Layoffs The newspaper confirmed staff reductions across several departments as management works to streamline operations and improve sustainability. The company said the move reflects
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China has urged the United States to act cautiously in military dealings with Taiwan after a conversation between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump highlighted tensions over arms supplies to the island. China Warns US Over Taiwan Arms Xi Jinping told Trump that arms transfers to Taiwan remain a sensitive issue for Beijing […]
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India has backed a proposal led by the United States to build a cooperative framework among partner countries to secure supplies of critical minerals used in advanced technologies and clean energy systems. Jaishankar Supports Critical Minerals Bloc External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed support for the FORGE initiative, which aims to strengthen cooperation among