United States President Donald Trump has suggested that the US could expand its controversial military operations against Latin American drug cartels to include Mexico, marking a dramatic escalation in his administration’s ongoing “war on drugs.” Speaking at the Oval Office on Monday, Trump emphasized that he has already been in discussions with Mexican authorities regarding

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In a striking move that underscores growing diplomatic tensions in East Asia, China has suspended the release of two major Japanese anime films amid an intensifying row over Taiwan. According to Chinese state media, the decision was deemed “prudent” due to audience sentiment and market considerations. The films affected by this suspension are “Crayon Shin-chan

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Former Harvard University president Larry Summers has publicly apologized and announced he will step back from public life after private email exchanges with the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were recently made public. The revelation has ignited renewed scrutiny over Summers’ professional and personal interactions with Epstein. Larry Summers’ Public Apology In

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Manila, Philippines – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has dismissed claims by his estranged sister, Senator Imee Marcos, that he has a long-term drug addiction, amid growing anti-corruption protests in the country. Sister Alleges Cocaine Use On November 17, Senator Imee publicly accused her brother of developing a cocaine dependency, which she claimed contributed to

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The Hague, Netherlands – Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have called for a life sentence for Sudanese militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, who was convicted of crimes against humanity during the Darfur conflict in the early 2000s. Prosecution Calls for Maximum Penalty During the sentencing hearing on

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Geneva/Nairobi – Swiss food giant Nestlé is facing fresh scrutiny over its infant cereals in Africa, as a new report alleges the company is adding sugar to products marketed on the continent while selling sugar-free equivalents in Europe. Critics say this constitutes “double standards” that put babies’ health at risk for profit. Public Eye Report

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Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine – Tensions are escalating in Zaporizhzhia, the southeastern Ukrainian city straddling the banks of the Dnipro River, as Russian forces make significant advances toward the strategic town of Huliaipole. Recent reports indicate that Moscow has intensified its offensive using glide bombs, drones, and smoke-screen tactics to obscure its ground operations. Current Frontline Situation

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is traveling to Turkiye in an effort to revive stalled peace negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This visit underscores Ukraine’s intensified diplomatic efforts to secure military and political support from Western allies as winter approaches. Goals of the Turkiye

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US President Donald Trump has made a notable shift on the controversial issue of releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, moving from dismissing the documents as a “Democrat hoax” to urging Republicans in the House of Representatives to support their public release. Background: Trump’s Initial Opposition For much of 2024 and early 2025, Trump and his administration

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is visiting Washington for the first time in eight years to meet with former US President Donald Trump. The high-profile meeting is expected to have significant ramifications for Saudi-US relations, regional security, and Middle East diplomacy, particularly in the context of the Abraham Accords and the ongoing

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