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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS Military Personnel Arrive in Colombia for Joint Training
More than 300 US military personnel are arriving in Colombia this week for joint training with the Colombian army. The deployment, expected to last until November 11, is being closely monitored by the Colombian opposition, who have raised concerns about national sovereignty.
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Politics · United StatesPutin, Xi, Trump Summit Preparations Underway
Preparations have begun for a trilateral summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and US President Donald Trump. The meeting is planned for the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, in November. Putin's attendance at a December G20 summit in Miami is contingent on APEC outcomes.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificUS Marine Indicted for Okinawa Murder and Robbery
A 20-year-old U.S. Marine, Devin Ballard, has been indicted on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman in Okinawa. The incident, which occurred in early October, has led to a curfew for U.S. military personnel and a protest from the Japanese government.
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Politics · RussiaGerman Chancellor Merz Warns of Russian Destabilisation Efforts
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of daily Russian efforts to destabilise the country, alongside threats from political extremists. Speaking at a party congress, Merz also called for unity within his coalition and advocated for lower electricity taxes for consumers.
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Politics · ChinaKim Jong Un Visits China Via New Border Bridge
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited China, arriving in the border city of Dandong via a newly opened bridge. This marks his first visit to the country in more than a year, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap.
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Politics · UkraineTrump suggests 200% tariffs to end Ukraine war
Donald Trump has proposed imposing 200% tariffs on Ukraine and Russia if they do not sign a peace agreement. He claimed tariffs had previously ended five wars but acknowledged they might be ineffective against these two countries due to low trade volumes.
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Politics · United StatesCanada Works With EU on Foreign Aid Amid US Pullback
Canada is collaborating with the European Union on foreign aid initiatives as the United States shifts to a more transactional approach. This collaboration aims to address potential gaps created by the US withdrawal from certain aid programs.
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Politics · UkraineZelensky Willing to Freeze Ukraine War on Current Front Lines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he would accept a peace agreement to freeze the war along current front lines, calling it a realistic way to end the conflict. The comments were made in a Fox News interview.
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Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia, hitting oil terminal
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks this year against Russia, targeting an oil terminal in St. Petersburg. The strikes come amid increasing tensions between Ukraine and the US, with President Trump criticising President Zelensky.
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Politics · UkrainePutin proposed summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin proposed a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin confirmed discussions are underway, but no agreement has been reached on the meeting or its agenda.
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Politics · UkraineLukashenko: Trump should not dictate Ukraine's leadership
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has stated that US President Donald Trump should not dictate who leads Ukraine. Lukashenko asserted that the decision rests with the Ukrainian people and that Ukraine cannot legally hold elections under martial law. He also suggested Zelensky's dependence on the US could impact intelligence and weapons supplies.
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Business & Economy · RussiaRussia and US discuss data centre projects, says Putin envoy
Russia and the United States are discussing joint data centre projects, including facilities that could use electricity from Russian nuclear power plants. These initiatives are expected to be announced soon, according to Kirill Dmitriev, President Vladimir Putin's envoy for investment.
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Politics · UkraineZelensky smiles when asked if Trump uses him as scapegoat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to a question about whether Donald Trump was using him as a scapegoat for his own domestic problems by pausing for 15 seconds and then smiling. His response reportedly caused laughter in the press room at the European Council in Brussels.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia strikes nine Ukrainian regions, causing power outages
Russian forces attacked nine regions across Ukraine, leading to widespread power outages and damage to homes, with at least 15 people injured. The strikes occurred as Ukraine abandoned an energy truce with Russia and amid concerns over US support.
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Politics · UkraineTrump criticises Zelensky, questions Ukraine's peace efforts
Donald Trump has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stating he is "not a good guy for us to deal with" and questioning his willingness to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump's comments came after Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries.
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Politics · UkraineEuropean leaders to urge Zelensky to moderate Trump criticism
European leaders plan to ask Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reduce his public criticism of US President Donald Trump. They fear his sharp remarks could further damage Washington-Kyiv relations, potentially impacting aid and support.
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Politics · Middle EastUS Treasury lifts sanctions on Venezuela's Jorge Rodríguez
The U.S. Treasury Department has lifted economic sanctions against Jorge Rodríguez, president of Venezuela's National Assembly and brother of interim president Delcy Rodríguez. The decision allows him access to the U.S. financial system, though justifications were not provided.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump says Iran decision 'very soon' amid heightened tensions
President Donald Trump stated that a decision regarding Iran would be made "very soon," criticising the country's economy and its ability to pay troops. Reports also noted Iranian ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and separate US negotiations with Russia and Ukraine.
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Politics · UkraineZelenskiy proposes new talks with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed new talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The proposal follows a visit to the US last week where the envoys discussed a deal for Russian diesel exports. Zelenskiy stated Ukraine supports an energy truce if Russia adheres to it.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineZelenskyy says Ukraine received no warning of Russian missile strike
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine did not receive advance intelligence from its partners regarding a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv. He described the attack as "particularly vile" and stressed the importance of early warnings for saving lives.
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