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Greta Thunberg and Activists Detained by Israeli Forces On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Israeli Navy intercepted the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen in international waters. The ship was carrying a small amount of humanitarian aid, including baby formula, food, and medical supplies, to the Gaza Strip. Detained Activists Include Greta
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TikTok Star Khaby Lame Detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Khaby Lame, a 25-year-old Italian-Senegalese influencer and the most-followed person on TikTok, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for immigration violations. According to an ICE spokesperson, Lame was detained at the Harry Reid International
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A bitter public feud has erupted between President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, with both men trading barbs on social media. The dispute began when Musk criticized Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill, calling it a "disgusting abomination." Trump responded by saying he
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Karine Jean-Pierre Leaves Democratic Party to Become Independent Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has announced that she is leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent. This decision comes as the party faces internal conflicts and challenges following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential
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Trump's Trip to Middle East President Donald Trump has begun his trip to the Middle East, focusing on business deals and strengthening ties with regional leaders. He has signed several new agreements with Saudi Arabia, including on military cooperation, and praised Middle Eastern leaders in a speech at
May-2025
Global Markets Surge as US and China Announce Tariff Rollback On Monday, global markets experienced a significant surge following the announcement that the United States and China have agreed to roll back steep tariffs. The deal, which was reached over the weekend, will see tariffs dropped from 145% to 10%
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On April 28, 2025, a massive power outage affected millions of people in Spain and Portugal, leaving them without electricity for nearly 18 hours. The blackout was the largest in Europe's history, with trains, traffic lights, ATMs, phone connections, and internet access failing across the Iberian Peninsula. What
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U.S.–China Trade Agreement Reached On May 11, the United States and China announced a 90-day agreement to reduce tariffs, marking a de-escalation in their ongoing trade tensions. Under the terms, U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will decrease from 145% to 30%, while China will lower its tariffs
May-2025
Legal Proceedings Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial Underway On May 5, 2025, the trial of music executive Sean "Diddy" Combs commenced in New York. Combs faces federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. The indictment alleges a pattern of criminal activity spanning from 1991 to 2024, involving
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Politics & Government U.S.-UK Trade Agreement Finalized On May 9, the United States and the United Kingdom concluded a trade agreement that removes U.S. tariffs on British steel, aluminum, and automotive exports. In return, the UK will reduce tariffs on U.S. ethanol and beef. This agreement
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U.S.–U.K. Trade Agreement Finalized On May 8, 2025, the United States and the United Kingdom announced a new trade agreement. The deal reduces U.S. tariffs on British cars, steel, and aluminum, while the U.K. agreed to lower tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, including beef
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Domestic Affairs Columbia University Protest On May 7, pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University entered Butler Library, leading to confrontations with campus security. Some protesters were detained after refusing to present identification. The university subsequently called in New York police to clear the sit-in. The Guardian+2New York Post+2U.S.