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Ukraine Endures Another Deadly Night of Russian Attacks Despite Trump’s Urging Putin to "STOP"
Russia has launched yet another wave of lethal assaults on Ukraine, ignoring U.S. President Donald Trump’s appeal to Russian leader Vladimir Putin to halt the aggression.Drone strikes across Ukraine claimed at least eight lives, coming just a day after Russia carried out its most devastating attack on the country since mid-last year.
Russian General Killed in Car Explosion Near Moscow Before Witkoff-Putin Talks
A high-ranking Russian general was killed in a car explosion in Balashikha, a city near Moscow, on Friday, according to officials. News of the incident emerged shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the capital.
Why Pope Francis Won’t Be Buried in the Vatican
Traditionally, popes are laid to rest beneath St. Peter’s Basilica within Vatican City. However, Pope Francis has chosen a different path, opting to be buried outside the Vatican for the first time in over a century. Honoring his wish for a "simple" resting place, Francis will be interred in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St. Mary Major), a light-filled church located a few miles away in central Rome.
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President Trump has repeated this claim multiple times, including during a recent meeting with Frenc
President Trump has repeated this claim multiple times, including during a recent meeting with Frenc
President Trump has repeated this claim multiple times, including during a recent meeting with Frenc
However, available data indicates that the actual amount spent is significantly lower. BBC Verify found no evidence supporting Trump's figure. Estimates of U.S. spending related to Ukraine vary, but all fall well below the claimed amount.The Kiel Institute, a German-based think tank tracking aid to Ukraine, reports that the U.S. allocated $119.7 billion (£94.3 billion) between January 2022 and December 2024. Other estimates are higher but include a broader range of expenditures classified as Ukraine-related.
Last Ships From China Arrive Before Crippling Tariffs Hit, Sparking Fears of Shortages and Higher Pr
President Trump has repeated this claim multiple times, including during a recent meeting with Frenc
President Trump has repeated this claim multiple times, including during a recent meeting with Frenc
End of an Era: The global supply chain is on the brink of another major disruption. Final Tariff-Free Arrivals
Shipping ports along the U.S. West Coast, including Los Angeles and Long Beach, are currently receiving the last boats loaded with Chinese goods under the old, less costly trade conditions. With the newly announced tariff policies set to take effect shortly, the cost of importing a wide range of products — from electronics and clothing to machinery and auto parts — is expected to skyrocket.
Ukraine’s Minerals Deal: A Symbolic Win for Donald Trump Amid Growing Tensions
President Trump has repeated this claim multiple times, including during a recent meeting with Frenc
Ukraine’s Minerals Deal: A Symbolic Win for Donald Trump Amid Growing Tensions
In a move rich with symbolism but limited in immediate substance, Ukraine and the United States have finalized a minerals agreement that underscores the evolving and sometimes strained relationship between Kyiv and Washington.The origins of the Ukraine minerals agreement trace back to the earlier, friendlier era of the Biden administration. Initially conceived as a mutually beneficial economic partnership, the deal's context has drastically shifted under the Trump presidency.