Argentina on Monday formalised a currency swap agreement with the United States for up to US$20 billion aimed “at contributing to Argentina’s economic stability,” the South American country’s central bank said. The deal is part of huge financial support from the administration of Donald Trump, a strong backer of Argentine President Javier Milei, who is under pressure ahead of midterm …
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Donald Trump’s key ally and Secretary of War has been accused of wearing a pro-Russian tie to meet Ukraine‘s Volodymyr Zelensky. Pete Hegseth chose to wear a white, blue and red striped tie during the Ukrainian president’s visit to the White House on Friday (October 17), leading to some alleging that he was matching the Russian flag. Russian state-owned news …
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A prominent exiled Russian oligarch believes that Vladimir Putin is prepared to strike a deal on Ukraine with Donald Trump to bring the war to an end. Mikhail Khodorkovsky, an oil tycoon, spoke with U.K. broadcaster Trevor Phillips on Sunday, suggesting that any agreement could involve surrendering territory to Russia. He said, “I have the impression that Putin has sent …
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On Saturday, crowds gathered in cities across the United States to protest President Donald Trump and his administration. Organizers of the No Kings rallies claim that more than 7 million people attended in all, across 2,700 cities in the Unites States and beyond. The gatherings provided a clear picture not only of how widespread the resistance to the Trump administration …
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US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would slash US funding to Colombia because the country’s leader “does nothing to stop” drug production, in what is the latest sign of friction between Washington and one of its closest allies in Latin America. In a social media post, Trump referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as “an illegal drug dealer” …
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Ukrainians are completely “baffled” by US President Donald Trump’s flip-flopping stance on ending the war, an aid volunteer has revealed to the Express. In the last 12 months, Peter White, 70, has bought and driven three ambulances from the West Midlands to war-torn Ukraine to help the plight of its missile-battered families and children. The first ‘ambulance’ was destroyed by …
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The U.S. State Department has revealed that it has “credible reports” that Hamas may be about to breach the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. If such an attack were to occur, it “would constitute a direct and grave violation” of the peace agreement brokered by President Donald Trump to end the two-year conflict between Israel and …
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The camouflage-clad soldiers who patrol the rice fields around Wichien’s village are a daily reminder that peace along Thailand’s border with Cambodia is perilous, despite the recent truce. For the Thai farmer, the prospect of a lasting settlement is welcome. But US President Donald Trump’s involvement is not. “Trump isn’t here seeking peace, he’s only after recognition … a Nobel …
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The US State Department said Saturday that it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. If the attack takes place, it “would constitute a direct and grave violation” of the agreement forged by US President Donald Trump to end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas, the statement said. No …
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Marc Benioff, co-founder and CEO of Salesforce, appears to be walking back comments calling for the National Guard to patrol San Francisco. “Having listened closely to my fellow San Franciscans and our local officials, and after the largest and safest Dreamforce in our history, I do not believe the National Guard is needed to address safety in San Francisco,” Benioff …
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