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Conflict & Security · European UnionTrump will consider US military base in Lithuania
US President Donald Trump said he would consider establishing a permanent military base in Lithuania. The comments came in response to a question from a Lithuanian journalist during a press conference outside the White House.
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Politics · Middle EastRussia welcomes US troop withdrawal from Iraq
Russia's Foreign Ministry has welcomed the withdrawal of US and coalition forces from Iraq. Moscow stated that Iraq's army and security forces are capable of independently strengthening the country's defense capabilities and ensuring national security. The ministry also commented that the 2003 US invasion led to decades of instability in the Middle East.
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Politics · Latin AmericaTrump open to US military base in Venezuela
Donald Trump has not ruled out establishing a US military base in Venezuela, stating his administration is evaluating "many things." He indicated good relations with the country and that its people are happy.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump administration lifts Syria arms export ban
The Trump administration has removed Syria from a list of countries banned from importing U.S. weaponry. This action is part of a process of easing sanctions on the new Syrian government led by interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa.
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Politics · United StatesUS judge allows deportation of Wisconsin mosque leader
An immigration judge has ruled that Salah Sarsour, the Palestinian-born leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque, can be deported from the United States on foreign policy or national security grounds. The Trump administration had sought his removal since his arrest in March.
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Politics · RussiaModi and Trump Discuss Bilateral Cooperation Over Phone
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on September 30, 2026. They reviewed bilateral cooperation in key sectors and agreed to maintain close engagement to advance their strategic partnership.
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Politics · United StatesTaiwan analysts see no US policy shift after Trump-Xi summit
Taiwanese officials and analysts believe the recent summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping did not alter U.S. policy toward Taiwan. However, they anticipate that future decisions regarding arms sales and official visits will reveal the true impact of the meeting.
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Politics · IndiaIndia Rejects Erdogan's Kashmir Remarks at UNGA
India has rejected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's references to Jammu and Kashmir made at the UN General Assembly. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the issue concerns India's territorial integrity and sovereignty, and no external party has any standing on the matter.
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China and US agree $30bn tariff cut and AI dialogue
China and the US have agreed to a $30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and to launch dialogue on artificial intelligence. The consensus was reached during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.
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PoliticsAnand says Canada supports LGBTQ+ rights despite Turkey crackdown
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has stated that Canada supports LGBTQ+ rights, even as the country has remained silent on Turkey's crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups. Anand clarified that this silence should not be seen as a lack of solidarity.
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Politics · United StatesUS considers new travel limits for Cuban officials at UN
The Trump administration is reportedly considering new restrictions on Cuban officials traveling to the United Nations. Cuba's foreign minister has denounced these potential measures as collective punishment and a tightening of the economic blockade.
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Politics · United StatesStudent questions El-Sayed on Iran stance at Michigan town hall
A Michigan student confronted U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a town hall about his stance on Iran. The student, Iman Dashti, cited family persecution by the Iranian government and asked El-Sayed if he stood with Iranians opposing the regime.
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Politics · European UnionBelgium Ministry: US No Longer Reliable Ally Under Trump
An internal Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs document has warned that the United States under President Donald Trump is no longer a reliable ally. The paper calls for a re-evaluation of EU-US relations and suggests strengthening ties with opponents of the current US administration.
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Politics · IndiaRubio: International system broken, unable to solve conflicts
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the international system is broken and unable to resolve major conflicts, citing the India-Pakistan dispute. His remarks followed US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of having mediated a ceasefire between the two nations.
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Politics · United StatesTrump and Rodriguez Discussed Venezuela Debt Restructuring
US President Donald Trump and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez met briefly to discuss the restructuring of Venezuela's sovereign debt, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio stated that debt restructuring is key to Venezuela's success and that elections were also discussed.
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Politics · IndiaIndia rejects OIC Jammu and Kashmir references
India has rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) communique, stating the group has no locus standi to comment on internal matters. The Ministry of External Affairs urged the OIC to counsel Pakistan on terrorism instead of providing a platform for propaganda.
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PoliticsTrump's UN speech fact-checked for false claims
President Donald Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly included numerous claims that have been disputed by experts and official reports. These assertions covered topics from U.S. munitions stockpiles and global oil reserves to his record on settling wars and climate change warnings.
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Politics · Middle EastBurnham to seek resolution on Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism
Andy Burnham has stated Britain will work hard to resolve friction over the Chagos Islands accord. The agreement involves Britain ceding the islands to Mauritius while retaining control of the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia. Donald Trump called the deal 'terrible' and 'ridiculous'.
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Politics · Middle EastErdogan raises Kashmir at UN General Assembly
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again raised the Kashmir issue at the UN General Assembly, urging dialogue within the UN Charter framework. India maintains that the matter should be resolved bilaterally and rejects third-party mediation.
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Politics · United StatesTrump touts 'peace through strength' at UN, warns Iran
Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he has made peace while others only talked about it. He emphasized American strength and warned Iran it faced annihilation or an agreement.
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