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Economy
Trump: Venezuela must spend oil deal proceeds on US-made goods
DID Press: US President Donald Trump said that, based on information he received, Venezuela will be required to use revenues from a new oil arrangement with the United States exclusively to purchase American-made products. According to Trump’s remarks, the list…
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Government
US Lobbyists Linked to Trump Reportedly Helped Broker India–Pakistan Cease-Fire
DID Press: According to newly released documents from U.S. Department of Justice, despite repeated denials from New Delhi, a lobbying firm closely connected to Donald Trump played an active behind-the-scenes role on the day the “four-day war” cease-fire was announced.…
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Economy
Trump Says Venezuela to Ship Up to 50M Barrels of Oil to US
DID Press: US military action that abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been followed by a major energy announcement: President Donald Trump said the current authorities in Caracas have agreed to deliver between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned,…
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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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