Flávio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil for US, Thanks Trump for Welcome
Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s presidential election, has fled the country while claiming he won. Bolsonaro is in the United States, thanking Donald Trump for welcoming him.
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Syria Eyes Iraq Oil Pipeline to the Mediterranean as Gulf Tensions Rise
The war between Iran and Israel and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz have rocked global oil markets. Now Syria hopes to open an oil pipeline from Iraq to the Mediterranean and thereby establish itself as a force in the energy market. But the challenges are many.
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Syria and Iraq plan oil pipeline to the Mediterranean as Hormuz tensions rise
The Iran war and the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz have shaken global oil markets. Now Syria hopes to open an oil pipeline from Iraq to the Mediterranean and thereby establish itself as a player in the energy market. But the challenges are many.
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Russia says US arms deliveries to Ukraine are unacceptable ahead of Lavrov-Rubio meeting
The US supplying weapons to Ukraine is "unacceptable," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
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US accuses Cuba of infiltrating highest levels of government
Cuba has infiltrated the United States for decades in a spy operation that has extended all the way up to the government, the US State Department claims.
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US approves nearly $2 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved an arms sale to Saudi Arabia worth almost SEK 19 billion.
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Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington for peace talks next week
Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for peace talks next week, the U.S. State Department said.
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US: Ceasefire in Lebanon Extended by 45 Days After Talks in Washington
The ceasefire in Lebanon was extended by 45 days following talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington, D.C., the U.S. State Department said. Further negotiations are expected toward the end of the month.
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First day of Lebanon talks positive, U.S. says
The first day of talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington concluded. The talks, reportedly lasting eight hours, were described by the American side as positive.
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Washington: New Israel-Lebanon talks set for Thursday
Representatives of Israel and Lebanon will meet directly in Washington on Thursday, a US State Department spokesperson confirmed to Reuters.
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After conversation starters, new Israeli attacks in Lebanon
The Israeli military has launched new attacks in Lebanon. The attacks come just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested talks with Lebanon.
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Russian MPs on US visit meet with members of Congress for first time since 2022 invasion of Ukraine
For the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian parliamentarians have visited the United States and met with members of Congress, writes The New York Post.
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US and Venezuela reopen diplomatic channels
The United States and Venezuela are resuming diplomatic relations, the US State Department announced.
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US orders nonessential diplomats and families to leave Lebanon
The U.S. State Department has ordered nonessential diplomats and their families in Lebanon to leave the country.
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Judge says US envoy tried to influence Marine Le Pen case
A US State Department adviser tried to get a French judge to intervene in a verdict against far-right figure Marine Le Pen, the judge said.
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US suspends visa applications from 75 countries starting January 21
The United States is temporarily suspending visa applications from citizens of 75 countries, Fox News reports.
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US urges citizens in Venezuela to leave immediately
Americans who find themselves in Venezuela should leave the country "immediately," the U.S. State Department says.
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Sources: US wants to prevent EU from taking Russian billions
The US is reportedly lobbying several EU countries in an attempt to block the use of frozen Russian state assets to help Ukraine. Russia, in turn, is threatening consequences “forever.”
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US arms deliveries on hold – could affect Ukraine
The record-long government shutdown in the United States is having far-reaching consequences. Among other things, it has delayed the export of weapons to other NATO countries, reports Axios.
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Hamas Denies Planning Attack Amid US Allegations
USA's Foreign Department says it has received "credible reports" that terrorist-stamped Hamas is planning an impending attack on civilians in Gaza. The information is rejected by Hamas.
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Visas Revoked for Six After Comments on Charlie Kirk Murder
The Trump administration has withdrawn the visas for six people who, according to American authorities, made mocking comments or downplayed the murder of right-wing debater Charlie Kirk.
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Rubio Urges Lavrov to End Ukraine Conflict at UN Meeting
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges at a meeting in New York his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to stop the killing in Ukraine. Lavrov talks about "common interests" of peaceful solutions – but criticizes European countries. The comments are made after Donald Trump sharpened the tone against Russia.
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UN: Humanitarian Aid Stuck at Gaza Border Amid Urgent Need
Gaza is in acute need of humanitarian aid, but the help is delayed. Most of what has been allowed in since Monday has been loaded onto the UN's trucks, but has not been able to leave the border area, according to the UN. Israel reports that 100 trucks have been allowed to enter Gaza on Wednesday.
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Israel Airstrikes Near Damascus Send Clear Message to Syrian Regime
"A clear message to the Syrian regime". Israel's government labels new airstrikes very close to the presidential palace in Damascus.
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