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 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security advisor Mike Waltz speak with the media fol

Trump backs national security adviser after Yemen war security breach

CIA Director Ratcliffe and National Intelligence Director Gabbard said that they had not participated in the Signal chats.

By REUTERS
25/03/2025

Trump to impose 25% tariff on countries that buy oil, gas from Venezuela

China, which has already been the subject of US tariffs, is the largest buyer of Venezuela's oil, the OPEC member's main export.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025

Mia Love, first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies at 49

She was elected to the city council in Saratoga Springs, Utah, in 2003 and then was elected mayor in 2009 as a proponent of smaller government during the recession of the late 2000s.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025
 A screenshot from the US Air Force's promotional video unveiling the F-47, March 21, 2025.

‘Just another F-35 fiasco?’: China, Russia, Iran mock Trump’s unveiling of F-47 stealth jet

Trump’s unveiling of the F-47 fighter sparks global skepticism, with China, Russia, and Iran mocking its design, cost, and political timing.

 Bruce Pearl celebrates with his team after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Arena, Feb.

Bruce Pearl opens NCAA postgame press conference by calling to ‘bring the hostages home’

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl used his Sweet 16 press conference to call for the release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, urging more awareness.

By BEN SALES/JTA
24/03/2025
  Tourists taking selfies in Times Square at night, surrounded by bright billboards, traffic, and vi

Some Europeans reconsider trips to US in protest against Trump

Brask is one of a number of Danes, Germans and more broadly Europeans who are reconsidering travel plans as a result of Trump's actions, according to five travel agents across the continent.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025
 A demonstrator holds a placard, ahead of a hearing on the detention of Palestinian activist and Col

US says Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil hid UNRWA work

A March 17 document in his deportation case informed Khalil he could be removed because he failed to disclose that he was a political officer of UNRWA in 2023.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025
 People take part in a rally held by Jewish activists for freedom and democracy and against the dete

US education secretary praises Columbia's reforms to unlock $400 million

Columbia University enacts reforms to regain $400M in federal funding after the Trump administration cited concerns over antisemitism on campus.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025
 Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve W

US envoy Witkoff optimistic on Ukraine talks, says Putin 'wants peace'

US envoy Steve Witkoff sees progress in Saudi talks, saying Putin wants peace and a Black Sea ceasefire could lead to broader Ukraine-Russia negotiations.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025
 A demonstrator holds a banner depicting a playing card with portraits of Russian President Vladimir

Putin and Trump may have spoken more than twice, Kremlin says

Putin and Trump may have another phone call if Ukraine continues strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, Peskov said.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025
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