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Trump Announces $700 Million Coal Funding

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US President Donald Trump has announced a $700 million federal funding package to support coal plants, mines and energy infrastructure, using emergency powers under the Defense Production Act. Trump Coal Funding Plan Announced The package includes more than $425 million for upgrades at 13 existing coal-fired power plants. The administration says the funding will help […]
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Zelenskyy Seeks Direct Talks With Putin

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying a face-to-face meeting in a neutral country could help move stalled peace efforts forward. Zelenskyy Proposes Putin Meeting Zelenskyy said he was proposing a direct meeting with Putin because Ukraine cannot wait indefinitely for global attention to return to the
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Germany Loses UN Security Council Bid

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Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the first time, losing out to Austria and Portugal in a closely watched vote at the UN General Assembly. Germany Loses UN Security Council Seat Vote Germany secured 104 votes in the election, falling short of the two-thirds majority required […]
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US Lawmakers Push Ukraine Aid Bill

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US lawmakers have advanced a new Ukraine support bill that would provide fresh military assistance to Kyiv and tighten sanctions on Russia, despite resistance from President Donald Trump’s allies in Congress. US House Advances Ukraine Support Act The US House of Representatives voted to move forward with the Ukraine Support Act, clearing the way for […]
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IAEA Warns Iran Nuclear Risk Has Increased

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The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned that uncertainty over Iran’s nuclear programme has increased after Tehran suspended inspections following U.S. and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities. IAEA Raises Iran Nuclear Proliferation Concern The IAEA has said it can no longer verify the status and location of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. The
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Putin Calls India A Reliable Partner

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has described India as a reliable partner and said Western pressure on New Delhi over its ties with Moscow will not affect the long-standing India-Russia relationship. Putin Praises India-Russia Strategic Partnership Putin said Russia and India share a special and privileged strategic partnership built over several decades. He said Moscow
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US Says Israel, Lebanon Agree On Ceasefire

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The United States has said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, provided Hezbollah also stops attacks and withdraws from key areas in southern Lebanon. Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Depends On Hezbollah The proposed ceasefire is conditional on Hezbollah halting its attacks against Israel and pulling its fighters out of areas south of the Litani […]
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Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez Arrives In India

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Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has arrived in New Delhi on a five-day visit aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation, with energy security expected to remain a key focus of discussions. Delcy Rodriguez Begins India Visit Rodriguez arrived in India on Wednesday for a working visit from June 3 to June 7. She is scheduled to […]
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US Says Sustained Iran Strikes Have Ended

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington is no longer carrying out sustained strikes against Iran, stating that the military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury has concluded after meeting its objectives. Marco Rubio Says Iran Strikes Are Over Rubio said the United States was no longer conducting sustained military action against Iran […]