Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet a coalition of European leaders in London to discuss ramping up military aid to Ukraine and strengthening Western unity against Russia’s ongoing invasion, now in its fourth year. The high-level talks aim to ensure continued support for Kyiv even as the prospect of a ceasefire remains uncertain…

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The Netherlands is heading into a high-stakes parliamentary election on October 29, 2025, following the collapse of Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s ruling coalition earlier this year. With just days to go, opinion polls show the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), led by Geert Wilders, gaining strong momentum amid growing national anxiety over immigration, housing shortages,…

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly denounced the United States’ recent air strikes in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, condemning them as violations of international law and threats to regional sovereignty. The strikes, part of Washington’s escalating anti-narcotics campaign, have drawn widespread criticism across Latin America for causing civilian casualties and potentially breaching…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday dismissed Western attempts to force Moscow to change course after the United States and European Union unveiled fresh sanctions aimed squarely at Russia’s energy sector. Washington moved against oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, while Brussels adopted sweeping measures that include a ban on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports —…

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Richmond, Virginia, October 23, 2025 — As the ongoing U.S. government shutdown stretches into its 23rd day, Virginia has become the first state in the nation to declare a state of emergency in response to the growing threat to federal food assistance programs. Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the decision on Thursday, saying it would allow…

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Washington, D.C., October 23, 2025 — In a headline-making move that underscores his growing alliance with the cryptocurrency industry, U.S. President Donald Trump has officially pardoned Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The decision comes less than two years after Zhao’s conviction for violating U.S. money-laundering…

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Bogotá, October 23, 2025 — Colombian President Gustavo Petro has dismissed the United States’ threat to suspend financial aid to Colombia, calling the move “nothing,” even as he acknowledged that disruptions to military cooperation could have serious consequences for the country’s security operations. Speaking at a press conference at the Casa de Nariño presidential palace,…

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Beirut, October 23, 2025 — Israeli air raids on Thursday killed at least four people in eastern and southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health, marking another breach of the fragile US-brokered ceasefire that was signed nearly a year ago. The attacks, which struck areas in the Bekaa Valley and southern districts of the…

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Brussels, October 23, 2025 — European Union leaders have delayed a landmark decision on whether to channel billions in frozen Russian assets toward Ukraine’s defence and reconstruction, after Belgium raised legal and financial concerns that blocked consensus during a high-stakes summit in Brussels. The long-anticipated talks were meant to secure a €140 billion ($163 billion)…

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