Diplomacy
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Netanyahu denies 'fake news' that he and Trump got in 'shouting match from hell' over Iran war
Israeli prime minister pressed American president to resume war to topple Iranian regime, but senior Israeli official claims their call was “very much not a difficult conversation."
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Russia, Ukraine agree to prisoner swap, at end of first meeting in 9 months between warring sides
The meeting between the sides was the first in nine months.
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US-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi
The discussion will address security guarantees Ukraine and Russia are seeking, according to the White House. Russia views NATO as a threat, and Ukraine wants to prevent future invasions from Russia.
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Rubio says U.S. in talks to establish military presence in Venezuela
The secretary told the Times that the U.S. would like to establish a “presence agreement” with the South American country allowing American troops to operate “jointly” with Venezuela.
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US imposes new sanctions against Cuba, targeting its China-based military suppliers
The move is part of the economic pressure that the Trump administration is attempting to push on Cuba to force political change, even as it battles economic and energy crises.
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Trump admin approves $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine
The department said that no American money was spent in the deal and that the sale of 500 Patriot missiles is being funded through donations from Canada, Germany and Norway through a U.S. program.
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Top Rubio adviser on Venezuela and Cuba leaves State Department
State Department Director of Policy Planning Jeremy Lewin said he is leaving the administration for the private sector and described working for President Donald Trump as "the privilege of a lifetime."
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Putin proposes meeting with Trump, China's Xi, but not Zelensky, to discuss possible Ukraine deal
The meeting reflects an attempt by Putin to hone the warming relations he's had with Trump, and it raises concern with Ukrainian allies in Washington and Europe.
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Kristi Noem moves into senior advisor role at State Department
The move comes after her stint as special envoy to the Shield of Americas expired last month ahead of the United Nations' General Assembly.
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Several senators call on Trump to halt Russian diesel deal, argue it's illegal
Lawmakers argue 2022 ban on Russian energy imports renders the proposed fuel agreement illegal.
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Ukraine says Russia struck energy targets hours after Trump declared ceasefire
Kyiv reported an attack on a thermal power plant in Kharkiv following U.S. energy ceasefire announcement.
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Iran claims it controls the Strait of Hormuz, but oil export data show otherwise
Despite Tehran's insistence that it controls the vital waterway, Middle East energy flows have largely returned to pre-war levels. This comes after Iran's failed attempt at creating economic disaster for the West by attacking oil-laden ships, and instead, at least 16.5 million barrels a day of crude oil left the Middle East last month.
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IRS employees improperly accessed filings of celebrities, other high-profile taxpayers: report
The report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration’s office identifies 86 “suspicious accesses” by 52 IRS employees from 2022 into 2025.