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In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump expressed the belief that Russia holds significant leverage in the ongoing negotiations to conclude the war in Ukraine. "I think the Russians want to see the war end… But they have the upper hand, as they have captured substantial territory," he remarked, echoing sentiments shared by many who observe the geopolitical landscape. Trump's remarks were made against the backdrop of increasing tensions between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a surprising…

In a striking turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump seems to have shifted the onus for Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine onto Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This rhetoric emerged even as Trump expressed increased optimism about a potential resolution to the conflict following recent talks between U.S. and Russian officials. At his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump intensified pressure on Zelensky, urging him to organize elections—an echo of one of Russia's core demands. "I’m very disappointed. I…

U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future. He expressed his belief that Putin genuinely aims to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. "No specific time has been set, but it could happen very soon," Trump stated after a flight aboard Air Force One. His remarks followed a briefing from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who tempered expectations regarding imminent high-level talks in Riyadh focused on resolving the war. As Mr. Rubio…

Europe braces itself with trepidation as the specter of Donald Trump potentially reclaiming the Oval Office looms ever larger. The shared apprehension centers around the possibility that he may restore his previous rapport with Vladimir Putin, to the detriment of Ukraine. As Trump’s tenure in office demonstrated, his admiration for the Russian leader is far from subtle. During the infamous Helsinki summit in 2018, he even prioritized Putin’s claims over U.S. intelligence assessments, signaling a profound shift in American…

In an unexpected twist in the political landscape, President Donald Trump has huddled with Elon Musk in a campaign designed to dramatically trim the U.S. government bureaucracy, a move that culminated on Friday with over 9,500 federal employees losing their jobs. This sweeping wave of terminations reverberated from managing federal lands to the crucial care of our military veterans. The ax fell heavily across several departments—Interior, Energy, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Health and Human Services. The primary…

President Donald Trump, joined by billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, is spearheading an aggressive campaign to streamline the US bureaucracy, resulting in the dismissal of over 9,500 federal employees. Those affected ranged from individuals responsible for managing vast federal lands to dedicated personnel caring for the nation's military veterans. This sweeping initiative has predominantly impacted probationary workers—those who have been on the job for less than a year and enjoy limited employment protections. Reports from…

What happens when political ambition meets international boundaries? A spectacle unfolds as President Donald Trump, with his characteristic fervor, once more underscored his determination for the United States to take control of the Gaza Strip. This meeting, occurring at the White House on a crisp Tuesday, seated him across from Jordan's King Abdullah and set a stage teeming with tension and expectation. This interaction unfolded against a backdrop of contentious discussion. Not long ago, Trump had unveiled a staggering…

The once impenetrable bastion of Dinsor, situated in Somalia's southwestern region and close to the frontier with Kenya and Ethiopia, crumbled under the combined efforts of African Union troops. Just days prior, they had seized Bardhere, another strategic location. These captures are significant as both towns represented the remaining strongholds of the Al-Shabaab insurgents. While these victories have offered a flicker of hope, a more complex issue looms over the horizon. U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman,…

In a surprising shift, former US President Donald Trump expressed skepticism regarding Ukraine's potential accession to NATO, casting doubt on Ukraine's ability to completely reclaim its territory. “Practicality comes into play here,” he remarked during a round of discussions that included both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Earlier today, Trump embarked on what appears to be a pivotal diplomatic effort aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict that has gripped Ukraine since…

At the NLMK Indiana steel mill, a scene unfolds that is almost mesmerizing; a brilliant dance of light and metal as workers keep a vigilant eye on the steel, melting in an electric arc furnace at a scorching 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,649°C). It's an industrial ballet, unfolding quietly but with relentless fervor. Yet, how will the international trading stage change with the US steel narrative shifting so dramatically? In his bold stride to reconfigure a purportedly inequitable global trade system, President…