Judge orders pause on Trump's White House East Wing ballroom construction
A judge orders President Donald Trump to pause construction of a controversial ballroom in the East Wing of the White House.
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Criticism of the World Cup: Free fall
Amnesty is now warning that this summer's World Cup could place human rights at risk and pose a threat to the people the World Cup is intended to serve. "What we see is a risk of a World Cup that excludes many people," says Maja Åberg of Amnesty Sweden.
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American amphibious ship USS Tripoli arrives in the Middle East
The U.S. amphibious ship USS Tripoli and its accompanying force have been in the Middle East since Friday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced.
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Experts: Houthis are a new obstacle for the US
The Iranian-backed Houthi movement's involvement in the war risks having both political and economic effects, notes Peter Haldén of the Swedish National Defence University. It reinforces the picture of a situation slipping out of U.S. control, he says.
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No kings - new giant protest against Trump
A large nationwide protest against U.S. President Donald Trump has begun.
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Alarm: US and Israeli ammunition stocks are running low
Several different types of missiles used by the US and Israel for both offensive and defensive purposes may be running out, according to a new report. Depleting stockpiles could affect Israel's ability to defend itself against attacks, says air defense expert Andreas Hörnedal.
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Rubio says war goals in Iran could be achieved within weeks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects the war goals in Iran to be achieved "within weeks," he told reporters on Friday.
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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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New meeting date set for U.S. President Trump and China's Xi Jinping
The White House announces that a new date has been set for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Kim sends boot to US, vows to cement North Korea as nuclear power
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to cement the country's place as a nuclear power, state media reports.
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Trump refrains from attacks after talks with Iran
After contacts with Iran, the United States will refrain from attacks on Iranian energy targets for five days, President Donald Trump announced. Iran denied that any negotiations were taking place, but Israeli media reported that Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan were mediating between Washington and Tehran.
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Ovechkin reaches new milestone with 1,000th goal
Ice hockey star Alexander Ovechkin has reached a new milestone. In Washington's 2-3 loss to Colorado, the Russian scored his 1,000th goal for the team.
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Multiple attacks on Baghdad - intelligence headquarters hit
Several drones crashed in a wealthy district of Baghdad, hitting the headquarters of Iraq's intelligence service. Meanwhile, Iran threatens to strike Ras al-Khaimah, a coastal city in the United Arab Emirates, with "significant force," and Israel warns of expanded attacks.
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Wall Street falls heavily again in the shadow of war amid fears of escalation with Iran
U.S. stock markets once again ended in the red. Concerns about an escalation of the conflict with Iran continue to make markets nervous.
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Belarus releases 250 political prisoners after negotiations with US
Belarus released 250 political prisoners on Thursday after negotiations with the United States, according to US envoy John Coale.
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Venezuela: Maduro-loyal defense minister Vladimir Padrino López fired
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez announces that Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López will be fired after more than a decade in office.
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Iran-backed group warns foreign soldiers in Iraq
Israel has launched new waves of attacks on the Iranian capital Tehran. Counterattacks were underway on Tuesday evening - and several explosions were reported from the embassy area in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. An armed Iran-backed group warns “foreign soldiers” in Iraq.
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Sean Penn snubbed Stellan Skarsgård at the Oscars
Stellan Skarsgård did not win an Oscar. The award for best supporting actor went to Sean Penn. "We won the most important award, Best International Film," Skarsgård wrote in a comment.
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US and Chinese finance ministers to meet in Paris next week
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Paris next week, ahead of their respective leaders' meeting at the end of March.
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Peter Mandelson fired after Epstein connection, demanded millions
British diplomat Peter Mandelson was fired as US ambassador after the extent of his contacts with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed. Now, new documents about Mandelson have been released, including his alleged attempts to arrange meetings with Tony Blair.
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How Iran forces its people into a fake internet
The bombs fall into an information vacuum. Iran has disconnected its population from the global network - and instead funneled them into regime-monitored services. There, the regime has control over what is said and done, says IT expert Marcin de Kaminski.
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The Iran War Fills Putin's War Coffers - Winning Lottery
Oil prices are soaring, the Strait of Hormuz is being cut off, and the US is firing anti-aircraft missiles at a furious pace. One player has a lot to gain from the war in Iran. In the eye of the storm, Russia is sitting back and picking low-hanging fruit.
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