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Analysis
Mar-a-Lago: Stage for Tactical Netanyahu–Trump Alliance amid Dual Crises
DID Press: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States and his meeting with US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago came at a time when both leaders are facing mounting domestic political pressure and significant foreign policy challenges. While…
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Government
US, Russia to Establish 2 Working Groups to Address Ukraine Crisis
DID Press: US and Russia presidents held their ninth phone call of the year to discuss the situation in Ukraine and avenues for bilateral cooperation, agreeing to continue talks through the creation of two special working groups focused on security…
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Government
Trump Says 95 Percent Close to Agreement to End Ukraine War
DID Press: US President Donald Trump said negotiations to end the war in Ukraine are “about 95 percent” complete and that the parties are close to reaching an agreement. Speaking at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky,…
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Government
Trump Hopes to Hold Talks With Putin Soon
DID Press: US President Donald Trump said he is looking forward to holding a discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future. In an interview with Politico, Trump expressed hope that the upcoming talks with Putin would be…
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Economy
Russia and China Condemn US “Extortion and Bullying” against Venezuela
DID Press: Russia and China, at an emergency session of the UNSC, accused the United States of “cowboy behavior” and “intimidation” for applying military and economic pressure against Venezuela, describing Washington’s actions as a clear violation of international law. The…
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Analysis
Why US Pressure on Venezuela Is Tied to Middle East Power Politics
DID Press: The unprecedented escalation of US pressure on Venezuela, including moves toward what appears to be a near-total maritime blockade, is not merely a regional crisis in Latin America. It reflects a broader strategy by the Trump administration to…
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Economy
Trump Labels Venezuela “Terror State,” Launches Oil Blockade
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has declared the government of Nicolás Maduro a “foreign terrorist organization” and ordered a complete blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, targeting all vessels entering or leaving the country. Trump announced that Washington has deployed…
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Government
Trump Calls CNN Directors “Corrupt,” Says Network Should Be Sold
DID Press: US President Donald Trump called for the sale of CNN, describing its current directors as “corrupt” and “incompetent.” His remarks come amid Warner Bros. Discovery’s proposed merger with Netflix and an acquisition offer from Paramount. Speaking to reporters…
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Government
Trump to Fracture US‑EU Alliance, Warns Pope
DID Press: Leader of the world’s Catholics warned U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies may seriously undermine the long-standing alliance between Europe and the United States. Pope Leo XIV made the remarks in an address that has attracted wide international attention,…
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Afghanistan
Trump Declares Permanent Ban on Migrants from ‘3rd World’ Countries
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has once again taken a hardline stance on immigration, announcing that he has permanently halted the admission of migrants from what he referred to as “Third World” countries. In a speech to his supporters,…
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