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U.S. Assures Colombian President Petro He Does Not Face Charges Right Now

The Justice Department is examining Gustavo Petro for possible ties to drug traffickers. U.S. officials have told him that for now he does not face criminal charges arising from the probes.The Justice Department is examining Gustavo Petro for possible ties to drug traffickers. U.S. officials have told him that for now he does not face […]

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Iran War Live Updates: After Month of War, Hegseth Says Iran Retains Ability to Strike

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth conceded that U.S.-Israeli attacks had not thwarted Iran’s missile capabilities. He said that only President Trump could decide when to end the war, which has rattled the global economy.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth conceded that U.S.-Israeli attacks had not thwarted Iran’s missile capabilities. He said that only President Trump could decide when

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King Charles to Visit U.S. as Tensions Rise Between Trump and Britain

President Trump has fired criticism at America’s longtime ally over the war in Iran, but there are hopes that the royal visit will help shore up relations.President Trump has fired criticism at America’s longtime ally over the war in Iran, but there are hopes that the royal visit will help shore up relations. Read More

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First Canadian Astronaut Will Travel to the Moon Amid Fraying U.S.-Canada Relations

Canada will send its first astronaut to the moon on a joint mission with the United States, but back on Earth, the relationship between the two countries is fraying.Canada will send its first astronaut to the moon on a joint mission with the United States, but back on Earth, the relationship between the two countries

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These Two Countries With Social Media Bans Aren’t Happy With Google and Meta

Indonesia says the two companies are violating its law that bars children under 16 from the social media. Australia has similar concerns.Indonesia says the two companies are violating its law that bars children under 16 from the social media. Australia has similar concerns. Read More

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U.S. Senators Press Taiwan to Raise Military Spending, as China Protests

Four visiting senators urged Taiwan to break an impasse over a $40 billion budget proposal, highlighting concerns in Washington about the threat from China.Four visiting senators urged Taiwan to break an impasse over a $40 billion budget proposal, highlighting concerns in Washington about the threat from China. Read More

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Putin’s Internet Blackout: A Chaotic Drive to Cut Off Russians From the World

With new outages and blockages, President Vladimir V. Putin is taking his boldest steps yet to control Russians’ communications.With new outages and blockages, President Vladimir V. Putin is taking his boldest steps yet to control Russians’ communications. Read More

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Europe Has a ‘Guns vs. Butter’ Problem. War in Iran Makes It Worse.

After decades of prioritizing domestic over military spending, the continent’s leaders are trying to pivot. That is straining national budgets and could anger voters.After decades of prioritizing domestic over military spending, the continent’s leaders are trying to pivot. That is straining national budgets and could anger voters. Read More

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Offensive vs. Defensive: On Iran, the Distinction Matters for Britain’s Leader

As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain’s interests while keeping the country out of war.As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain’s interests while

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