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President Donald Trump has issued a grim warning to Hamas, declaring that if the bloodshed in Gaza persists, the United States “will have no choice but to go in and kill them.” This statement marks a significant shift from his earlier stance, where he downplayed the seriousness of Gaza’s internal violence.
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The European Union has announced an ambitious new plan to bolster its defense capabilities by the end of the decade. Developed with an eye toward potential Russian aggression, this roadmap calls for streamlined cooperation among EU nations in the face of evolving international security challenges.
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Former President Donald Trump revealed a “lengthy” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, just one day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s scheduled White House visit. Trump shared the update on Truth Social, noting that he would soon provide more details about the ongoing discussion.
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Israel has taken possession of the remains of two more hostages, transferred by the Red Cross from Hamas. This development came on Wednesday, not long after the Israeli military clarified that an earlier body handed over was not that of a missing hostage.
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced he is considering land-based strikes against Venezuelan cartels. The move triggered an angry response from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who promptly initiated large-scale military exercises.
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As the conflict in Gaza subsides, renewed attention is turning toward the West Bank, where tensions continue to rise. A recent analysis warns that lasting peace may depend on then-President Donald Trump’s ability to address Israel’s annexationist policies.
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U.S. forces allegedly killed six drug smugglers off the Venezuelan coast, President Donald Trump announced. Multiple sources, including The Washington Post and BBC, reported the operation as part of a renewed campaign against the narcotics trade.
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Congo and the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 have agreed to form an oversight body that could pave the way for a permanent ceasefire. This framework marks a step toward resolving a conflict that has threatened stability in the region for years.
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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, has reimagined the legendary Black Hawk helicopter as a pilotless cargo drone. This fully autonomous aircraft, with a potential 1,840-mile range, could reshape defense and logistics operations in the coming years.
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At a summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt’s president warned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast proposal represents the “last chance” for peace in the region. Calling for a two-state solution, he urged the international community to focus on resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without delay.
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More than two years after a brutal attack on Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas has freed the last 20 living hostages in Gaza. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro described the release as “the beginning of a healing.” The development marks an important turn in the long-standing tensions of the region.
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A new defense partnership between Leonardo DRS and KNDS aims to provide a cutting-edge self-propelled howitzer for the U.S. Army. Although detailed specifics remain behind a paywall, the collaboration underscores the drive for advanced military technology solutions.
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President Donald Trump urged world leaders at a Sharm El-Sheikh summit to nurture the recently brokered U.S.-led truce between Israel and Hamas into a permanent solution. Calling the agreement a “new beginning,” he emphasized the need for united international efforts toward lasting peace in Gaza.
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Leaders from around the globe gathered in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to celebrate the release of hostages and prisoners under a U.S.-led truce between Israel and Hamas. President Donald Trump hailed this breakthrough as a “new beginning” and urged officials to seize this once-in-a-lifetime chance for lasting peace.
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President Donald Trump arrived in Israel, insisting that the country has reached the limit of what can be achieved through military means. With a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire in place, he urged Israeli lawmakers to take steps toward lasting peace ahead of a pivotal Egypt summit on Gaza’s future.
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Russia’s latest caution to the United States highlights an escalating standoff over the notion of supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Former President Donald Trump’s remarks on potentially sending these long-range weapons—and possibly speaking with Vladimir Putin—have drawn a stark warning from the Kremlin.
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In a nod to President Trump’s iconic campaign apparel, the Israeli Knesset handed out red caps emblazoned with “TRUMP THE PEACE PRESIDENT” ahead of his address on the Israeli-Hamas peace plan. The hats highlight a moment of both diplomacy and nostalgia, linking Trump’s past campaign imagery with a message of cooperation.
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Paige Beauchemin, a 2023 state representative, is challenging Democrat Maggie Goodlander in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District. Their different stances on immigration and the War in Gaza underscore the evolving political landscape in the Granite State.
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In a sudden escalation of hostilities, fierce border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have left dozens killed, making it the most serious confrontation since the Taliban assumed power in Kabul. Pakistani officials reported 23 fatalities among their soldiers, while the Taliban said nine of its fighters died in the fighting, prompting a closure of a key border crossing.
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After two years of conflict, Israelis now brace for the return of their loved ones from Gaza. The ceasefire agreement, though fragile, offers a brief respite from the violence. As families prepare to welcome back those who survived, they also mourn for those who will never return.
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Palestinian militant group Hamas intends to release dozens of Israeli hostages it has been holding in Gaza. While details about the specific hostages remain sparse, the plan marks a significant development closely watched by local and international audiences.
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