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BREAKING: Chelsea Crowned FIFA Club World Cup Champions

Chelsea Clinch Historic Victory in Dramatic FIFA Club World Cup Final Chelsea Football Club have been crowned the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Champions, securing a dramatic 2–1 victory over South American giants Flamengo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This win marks Chelsea’s second Club World Cup title, further solidifying their status as a global football […]

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Federal Court Rules U.S. Drone Base Legal in Germany

Germany’s Top Court Upholds U.S. Drone Operations at Ramstein, Dismissing Human Rights Challenge In a landmark judgment, Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the U.S. drone base at Ramstein Air Base is legal, following nearly a decade of legal disputes. Although human rights groups filed the case on behalf of Yemeni victims, the court […]

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Trump Revives Calls to Replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Trump Takes Aim at Federal Reserve Leadership Amid Rising Inflation Concerns Former U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his demand to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing ongoing inflation and what he calls “policy failures hurting working Americans.” During a televised interview in Florida, Trump criticized Powell’s rate decisions and accused the Fed of […]

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No Agreement Yet as Israel–Hamas Talks Continue in Qatar

Tensions Remain High as Ceasefire Negotiations Drag On in Doha Despite days of mediation, Israel–Hamas ceasefire talks in Qatar have produced no final agreement. Delegates from Israel, Hamas, the United States, Egypt, and Qatar continue intense negotiations in Doha, but progress remains slow. The key sticking points include hostage releases, military withdrawal, and guarantees for […]

Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex West Bank after lobbying from allies Donald Trump has declared that he will not permit Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, a statement that breaks sharply with calls from some Israeli far-right leaders and comes after intense lobbying from U.S. allies. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump delivered an unusually firm rejection of annexation, stating: “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Nope, I will not allow it. It’s not going to happen. There’s been enough. It’s time to stop now.” The comments follow weeks of speculation that Trump, who has maintained a close relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, might move to endorse or tacitly allow Israeli sovereignty over the territory. Such a step would have dramatically undermined prospects for a two-state solution and further destabilized an already fragile region. According to British officials, there were fears inside London that Trump could recognise Israeli control over the West Bank as a retaliatory gesture after the UK, Australia, France and several other allies formally recognised Palestinian statehood earlier this month. Diplomats familiar with the matter said those governments undertook a coordinated campaign of quiet but urgent lobbying in Washington, warning that any U.S. endorsement of annexation would isolate the United States and shatter hopes of building consensus around future peace negotiations. Senior European envoys reportedly stressed to the White House that annexation would amount to a “fatal blow” to the two-state framework, a model still supported by much of the international community as the only viable pathway to lasting peace. Trump’s remarks will be seen as a significant setback for Israeli ultranationalists who have long pressed for permanent sovereignty over the West Bank, which was captured by Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War and remains at the center of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While Netanyahu himself has stopped short of formally calling for annexation in recent months, members of his governing coalition have repeatedly floated the idea as a way of consolidating Israel’s hold over the territory. Palestinian leaders cautiously welcomed Trump’s declaration, with one senior official telling Reuters that the statement was “a necessary step” but warning that “we must see if actions follow words.” The Palestinian Authority has frequently accused Washington of bias toward Israel, pointing to Trump’s earlier decisions to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and cut aid to Palestinian agencies. In Israel, reaction was mixed. Right-wing politicians expressed disappointment and accused Trump of caving to international pressure. Centrist and left-leaning figures, however, praised the U.S. president for setting limits and protecting the possibility of renewed peace talks. Analysts note that Trump’s calculus may be influenced by his broader foreign policy agenda, which has increasingly emphasized stability and avoiding fresh escalations in the Middle East as he balances multiple global crises. At the United Nations last week, Arab leaders had also pressed Washington not to sanction annexation, warning it could trigger unrest across the region. Jordan, which maintains a fragile peace treaty with Israel, has consistently opposed any moves to alter the West Bank’s status without a negotiated settlement. The West Bank, home to nearly three million Palestinians and over 400,000 Israeli settlers, remains one of the most contentious pieces of disputed land in the world. Any move toward annexation would likely trigger international condemnation and possibly sanctions. Trump’s clear rejection marks a rare moment where his administration appears aligned with European allies and the broader international consensus, even as his foreign policy has often diverged from theirs on other Middle Eastern issues. Still, questions remain over whether the president will sustain this stance if pressured by Israeli leaders or if domestic political considerations shift. Trump himself left open the possibility of revisiting the issue, saying only that “for now, annexation is off the table.” For now, diplomats say the focus will turn back to whether Washington can leverage Trump’s statement into momentum for renewed peace talks — a prospect many remain skeptical about given the long history of failed negotiations. What is clear, however, is that Trump’s public disavowal of annexation represents a moment of relief for allies who feared that yet another destabilizing move could push the region closer to perpetual conflict. World

No Shift in Moscow Despite Trump’s 50-Day Ukraine Deadline

Kremlin Rejects Pressure as Trump’s Ultimatum Draws Global Attention Despite former U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50-day deadline to end the Ukraine conflict, Moscow has shown no signs of shifting its position. The Kremlin dismissed the warning as political posturing during an American election season, stating that Russian military operations in Ukraine will “continue according to […]

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Trump Warns Putin with 50-Day Deadline on Ukraine Conflict

In a dramatic turn, former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a bold 50-day deadline to Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Speaking at a press event in Washington, Trump warned that failure to reach a ceasefire could lead to “unprecedented international retaliation” if he returns to office in January 2025. The ultimatum […]

Canberra Faces Questions Over Antisemitism Envoy Role World

Canberra Faces Questions Over Antisemitism Envoy Role

The Australian government is facing renewed scrutiny after delays and controversy surrounding its plan to appoint a national Antisemitism Envoy. The proposal, originally announced in 2023 to address rising hate incidents, remains stalled—raising concerns among Jewish advocacy groups and opposition lawmakers. Although Prime Minister Alana Reid reaffirmed her government’s commitment to the role, critics argue […]

Climate Alarm: Europe Faces Worst Wildfire Season in Years World

Climate Alarm: Europe Faces Worst Wildfire Season in Years

Climate experts and disaster agencies are sounding the alarm. Europe is heading into what could be its most destructive wildfire season in years. Due to extreme heatwaves, prolonged drought, and shifting wind patterns, wildfires are already breaking out across multiple countries. So far, over 35,000 hectares of land have burned. Firefighters are working around the […]

Nation Recalls Deadly Pakistani Train Hijack With Anguish World

Nation Recalls Deadly Pakistani Train Hijack With Anguish

With solemn ceremonies and heavy hearts, Pakistan today commemorates the anniversary of one of its deadliest terror incidents: the Pakistani train hijack that killed 83 people and left hundreds traumatized. On this day last year, armed militants seized the Karakoram Express during its journey from Lahore to Karachi. The attackers held passengers hostage for nearly […]

Fresh Clashes Break Out Between Druze and Bedouin in Syria World

Fresh Clashes Break Out Between Druze and Bedouin in Syria

Renewed violence erupted over the weekend between Druze and Bedouin communities in southern Syria, raising fears of a deeper sectarian spiral in a region already strained by a decade of civil war and economic collapse. Local reports confirm that at least 17 people were killed in gun battles across rural areas of Suwayda and Daraa […]