“I Won’t Call Trump”: Lula Defiant After US Tariff Hike on Brazil
Amid soaring US-Brazil tensions over Trump's 50% tariff, President Lula da Silva refuses to call the US leader and turns to BRICS allies instead. Brazil pushes WTO action and trade diversification in defiant response.
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Trump Caught off Guard as India Exposes US-Russia Trade Amid Tariff Tensions
Amid Trump's tariff threats on India over Russian oil imports, New Delhi accuses the US of hypocrisy for buying uranium, palladium, and fertilisers from Russia. Trump says he was unaware, while India vows to defend its national interests.
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Trump Says JD Vance ‘Most Likely’ MAGA Heir; Rubio May Join 2028 GOP Ticket
US President Donald Trump says Vice President JD Vance is "most likely" his MAGA successor for 2028, while also suggesting Secretary of State Marco Rubio could play a major leadership role. Trump hints at GOP future but says it's still "too early" to decide.
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Putin’s Alleged Daughter Resurfaces, Slams “Man Who Destroyed My Life”
Elizaveta Krivonogikh, rumoured to be Putin’s secret daughter, reappears on social media with cryptic posts accusing an unnamed man of ruining her life. The Kremlin denies any link.
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Russia Urges Caution after Trump’s Submarine Move Amid Rising Nuclear Tensions
Russia urges “extreme caution” after Trump orders nuclear submarines repositioned near conflict zones. Kremlin plays down tensions while ceasefire deadline looms.
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US To Require a $15,000 Visa Bond from Select B-1 and B-2 Applicants Starting August 20
The United States will require up to $15,000 visa bonds from certain B-1 and B-2 applicants starting August 20, 2025. Learn who is affected and how the pilot program works.
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Netanyahu Orders Full Gaza Occupation as Hostage Talks Collapse
Israeli PM Netanyahu pushes for full military occupation of Gaza to pressure Hamas over hostages. Humanitarian crisis deepens as ceasefire talks stall.
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Fighter Jets Intercept Plane Over Trump’s Bedminster Club Amid No-Fly Zone Violations
US fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a civilian plane over Trump’s Bedminster golf club after multiple no-fly zone violations. NORAD reports seven breaches over the weekend, triggering national security concerns.
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Trump Repeats Claim He Mediated India-Pakistan Ceasefire Amid Denials from New Delhi
US President Donald Trump has reiterated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan through trade pressure. However, Indian officials, including PM Modi and EAM Jaishankar, have firmly denied any third-party mediation in Operation Sindoor. Here's a detailed breakdown.
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Hostage Crisis Escalates: Hamas Offers Red Cross Access if Israel Halts Strikes
As horrifying videos of emaciated Israeli hostages spark global outrage, Hamas signals it may allow Red Cross aid if Israel halts airstrikes and opens humanitarian corridors. Meanwhile, Gaza faces a growing famine and international pressure for a ceasefire mounts.
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