Pentagon Restricts Ukraine’s Use of US Missiles Against Russia Amid Trump’s Frustration Over Peace Talks
The Pentagon has reportedly blocked Ukraine from using US-made ATACMS missiles against targets inside Russia, raising tensions as President Trump struggles to secure peace between Moscow and Kyiv. The Wall Street Journal says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has final authority over strikes, while Trump weighs sanctions, tariffs, or stepping back from the conflict.
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Trump Gives 2 Weeks to Assess Russia-Ukraine Peace Prospects Amid Stalled Negotiations
US President Donald Trump has given a two-week deadline to assess whether Russia and Ukraine can move toward peace talks, after meeting both Putin and Zelensky. While Trump adopts a wait-and-see approach, deep divisions remain over security guarantees and territorial demands.
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Trump Moves to Broker Putin-Zelensky Peace Talks After White House Meeting
US President Donald Trump begins arranging a possible summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after high-stakes White House talks with European leaders. Security guarantees, territorial disputes, and peace prospects dominate discussions.
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Trump Shifts Stance on Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire After Alaska Summit with Putin
After meeting Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Donald Trump pivoted from calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine to pushing for a comprehensive peace deal, sparking alarm in Kyiv and across Europe.
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Trump Hosts Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Summit at White House
President Donald Trump hosts Armenia and Azerbaijan leaders at the White House for a historic peace summit, unveiling the TRIPP corridor and redefining South Caucasus diplomacy.
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Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil
Trump hits India with a 50% tariff over Russian oil ties, straining US-India relations. Experts cite diplomatic snubs and failed trade talks as deeper causes.
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Trump’s 10-Day Ultimatum to Russia Over Ukraine Raises Stakes, Sparks Global Tensions
President Trump has slashed the Ukraine ceasefire deadline from 50 to 10 days, threatening severe sanctions on Russia and its oil buyers. Will Putin blink, or will this escalate into a broader conflict?
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US to Withdraw from UNESCO by 2026 Over Anti-Israel Bias, “Woke Agenda” Cited
The Trump administration has announced that the US will exit UNESCO by December 2026, citing anti-Israel bias and a "woke cultural agenda." Critics warn the move undermines American global influence and empowers China.
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Trump’s 2025 Travel Ban: Full and Partial Restrictions on 19 Countries Begin June 9
The most consequential immigration moves, Trump's 2025 Travel Ban: Full and Partial Restrictions on 19 Countries Begin June 9. U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited a national and global debate by reinstating and expanding his travel ban, targeting 19 countries with sweeping new visa restrictions. The Trump 2025 travel ban, which takes effect June 9 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, includes both full and partial travel bans, impacting more than 226,000 people annually.
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Trump Weighs Sanctions or Inaction on Ukraine War, Says Putin–Zelensky Talks Are Like “Oil and Vinegar”