Trump Considers Military Strikes on Venezuelan Drug Cartels as F-35 Jets Deploy to Caribbean
U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing military strikes against Venezuelan drug cartels amid a massive deployment of F-35 jets and naval forces to the Caribbean. The move intensifies Washington’s pressure on President Nicolás Maduro and raises fears of regional escalation.
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Trump Threatens ‘War’ on Chicago: National Guard Deployment, ICE Raids, and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Meme Spark Protests
President Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Chicago, threatening to deploy National Guard troops and expand immigration raids while referencing the Vietnam War film Apocalypse Now. The move has divided communities, triggered protests, and raised fears of mass deportations.
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Donald Trump May Meet Xi Jinping in South Korea as US Prepares for APEC Summit: Report
Donald Trump is quietly preparing to visit South Korea for the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, where a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is being discussed. The visit comes amid tensions over trade, tariffs, and Trump’s criticism of Xi’s meetings with world leaders including Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-un.
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Russia’s Largest Drone Attack Sets Ukrainian Government Building on Fire; Three Dead, Including Infant
Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack since the start of the Ukraine war, setting Kyiv’s main government building on fire and killing at least three people, including an infant. Over 800 drones and 13 missiles were fired, with Ukraine’s air defense intercepting most but not all.
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Nepal Blocks Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X: Ban Sparks Outrage, Press Freedom Concerns
Nepal has blocked Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X and other major platforms after they failed to register with the government. The ban, enforced on September 5, has sparked criticism from journalists, rights groups and citizens who fear threats to freedom of expression, communication, and livelihoods.
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Thailand Political Shake-Up: Paetongtarn Shinawatra Removed, Anutin Charnvirakul Elected as Prime Minister Amid unrest
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a leaked phone call scandal with Cambodia’s Hun Sen, sparking fresh political upheaval. In her place, parliament has elected Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as the new prime minister. This article explores the scandal, the Shinawatra dynasty’s decline, Anutin’s rise, and what’s next for Thailand.
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Trump to Host 2026 G20 Summit at His Florida Golf Club, Says He ‘Won’t Profit’ from Event
US President Donald Trump announced that the 2026 G20 Summit will be held at his Trump National Doral golf resort in Miami, Florida. While critics question conflicts of interest, Trump insists his family will not profit from the event and calls the venue the “best location.”
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Trump Renames Department of Defence to ‘Department of War’ in Controversial Move
Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Pentagon as the “Department of War,” reviving a title last used before World War II. While Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claim the change restores tradition and “warrior ethos,” critics call it costly, politically motivated, and a distraction.
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Trump Backtracks on ‘Lost India to China’ Remark, Calls Modi a Great PM Amid Tariff Dispute
Donald Trump walked back his Truth Social post claiming the US had “lost India and Russia to China.” While expressing disappointment over India’s purchase of Russian oil and defending 50% tariffs on Indian goods, Trump stressed that he shares a “special relationship” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would “always be friends” with him.
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Trump Presses Tech Titans at White House Dinner: Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft Pledge Billions for US
At a high-profile White House dinner, President Donald Trump pressed Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft leaders on their US investments. Tech titans pledged staggering sums—Apple and Meta $600 billion each, Google $250 billion, and Microsoft $80 billion—while discussions also focused on AI, innovation, and Elon Musk’s absence.
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