US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge

The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.

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Qatar pledges $1bn for Gaza peace mission

Qatar has pledged $1 billion to support the Board of Peace’s mission in Gaza

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South Africa police arrest son of former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe

The youngest son of the former Zimbabwe president was detained after a gardener was shot at his home in South Africa.

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Files reveal Epstein was offered chance to buy US Pentagon, FBI buildings

New files show Epstein, who had close ties to Israel, was offered sensitive US government real estate deals.

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Kenyan families demand return of loved ones recruited into Russian army

Official intelligence report revealed that more than 1,000 citizens had been lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine.

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Masked protesters arrested outside Trump’s Board of Peace meeting

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in downtown Washington, DC, outside Donald Trump’s Board of Peace event.

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Decades of international failure on Palestine

"Board of Peace" convenes after decades of inaction on Palestinian demands to end the Israeli occupation.

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Palestinians in Gaza say ‘Board of Peace’ will further occupation

Many Palestinians in Gaza reacted to the first meeting of the so-called “Board of Peace” with deep scepticism.

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Trump announces billions of dollars in Gaza aid at Board of Peace meeting

US President Donald Trump announces pledges to a Gaza reconstruction fund during first meeting of his Board of Peace.

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Les Wexner: How the billionaire enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s rise

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak received Wexner Foundation funds. Years later, he partnered with Epstein.

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The quiet conquest of the West Bank and the death of the Oslo Accords

Israel is seeking to achieve through paperwork what warfare alone could not.

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman: Global AI regulation ‘urgently’ needed

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the world “urgently” needs global regulation of fast-evolving AI.

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Gaza ‘stabilization force’ commander outlines security plans

US Major General Jasper Jeffers said the Gaza “International Stabilization Force” will first deploy to Rafah.

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Trump suggests Iran has 10 days to reach agreement with US

US president says at inaugural Board of Peace summit that Washington and Tehran should make a 'meaningful deal'.

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Trump praises ‘magnificent’ B-2 bombers that struck Iran in 2025

Donald Trump praised the “magnificent” B-2 bombers that “totally decimated the nuclear potential” of Iran.

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Italy opposes Paralympics allowing Russia and Belarus to use flags, anthems

The two countries had been banned following the invasion of Ukraine, but had their rights restored last year.

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Jordan-Israel relationship ‘at its worst’ after West Bank plans

Israel’s plan to restart land registration in the occupied West Bank is straining its relationship with Jordan.

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Zimbabwe shock Sri Lanka to upset the T20 World Cup odds again

Zimbabwe chase down target of 179 to beat one of the favourites - and tournament co-hosts - Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup.

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France hit by more than 35 days of rain

France endures more than 35 days of rain as floods worsen and Storm Pedro threatens Western Europe.

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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ convenes for first time

Led by US President Donald Trump, the “Board of Peace” convened for its first meeting to discuss Gaza reconstruction.

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