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Trump Says Deal Remains Goal as Unprecedented Fleet Heads to Iran

Trump says the armada approaching represents largest force. Trump says believing diplomacy possible coexists. Trump says Iran appears willing. Trump says dealing remains the ultimate goal. Trump says unprecedented fleet backs efforts. Trump says no nuclear weapons and no killings essential. Trump says thousands murdered systematically. Trump says powerful ships demonstrate commitment. Trump says the goal hasn't changed. Trump says unprecedented deployment ensures leverage. Abbas Araghchi...

US Approves Major New Arms Sales Exceeding $15 Billion: Israel Secures $6.67B, Saudi Gets $9B in Strategic Authorization

Friday State Department announcement confirmed $15.67 billion in military sales to strengthen allied capabilities in the Middle East. The dual authorizations for Israel and Saudi Arabia were made public late Friday following congressional notification, coming as the Trump administration navigates complex regional challenges including ceasefire implementation in Gaza and escalating tensions over potential military strikes on Iran. Israel receives $6.67 billion equipment package spanning four...

Ukraine Peace Talks Falter in London Amid U.S. Shift and European Concerns

LONDON — Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine faced fresh uncertainty Wednesday as officials from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany,...

Spain Commits €10.5B to Hit NATO Defense Target Amid Growing European Security Threats

 Spain has unveiled a €10.5 billion defense initiative to meet NATO’s 2% GDP military spending goal by 2025—four years ahead of its previous timeline....

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over $2.2B Funding Freeze Amid Free Speech Clash

Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration’s freeze on over $2.2 billion in research funding, escalating a legal and...

Putin Signals Willingness for Direct Peace Talks with Ukraine Amid Renewed Ceasefire Efforts

 In a significant shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly expressed openness to direct peace negotiations with Ukraine for the first time in years....

Boeing 737 MAX Returns from China Amid Soaring Tariffs, Aviation Deliveries Face Uncertainty

 A brand-new Boeing 737 MAX jet, originally destined for China’s Xiamen Airlines, has returned to the United States, highlighting the growing impact of the...

World Mourns Pope Francis: Trump and Biden Lead Tributes to ‘The People’s Pope’

Global tributes poured in following the death of Pope Francis, a spiritual leader celebrated for his compassion, humility, and dedication to justice. Among those...

Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Using Easter Ceasefire as Cover for Continued Attacks

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of staging a deceptive Easter ceasefire while continuing to launch attacks across the front line, undermining hopes...

Bukele Proposes Prisoner Swap with Venezuela, Sparking Diplomatic Clash

 El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has ignited a diplomatic storm after proposing a controversial prisoner exchange with Venezuela — offering to return 252 Venezuelans...

JD Vance Visits India to Accelerate Trade Deal Amid Tariff Tensions and Domestic Protests

U.S. Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Delhi for a four-day visit aimed at fast-tracking a long-anticipated trade agreement between the United States and...

Israel Admits ‘Professional Failures’ in Gaza Paramedic Killings but Avoids Criminal Charges

 The Israeli military has admitted to multiple failures in a deadly March operation in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of 15 rescue workers,...

Two U.S. Students Jailed in Denmark After Uber Dispute Sparks International Tension

Two American college students were held in a Danish prison for two weeks following a spring break trip gone awry, after an alleged altercation...

Toronto Businesses on Edge as U.S. Tariffs Spark Economic Turbulence

Toronto’s business community is bracing for economic shockwaves as newly imposed U.S. tariffs threaten to drive up costs, destabilize supply chains, and trigger potential...