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What's next for Cuba? Trump turns the screws as the island runs out of jet fuel
Cuba’s government appears to be on the brink of economic collapse amid a worsening energy crisis.
Europe has 'failed' in the face of Trump and Putin's ‘wrecking ball’ politics, top security official says
The head of Europe’s biggest security forum said regional powers were “totally on the sidelines” of major discussions — but that it was their “own fault.”
Russia shrugs off Trump’s tariff threats on those who provide oil to Cuba
The comments came in response to a question about whether Russia was concerned about the Trump administration's tariff threats.
Former Trump campaign lawyer sparked FBI probe of Fulton County ballots: Affidavit
The FBI raid of a Fulton County, Georgia, election center generated controversy because of the presence of Trump national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard.
UK's latest political standoff threatens to put a 'Damocles sword' over Britain's bond market, investors warn
Housing Affordability Package Set to Advance in Congress Amid Home-Cost Concerns
Wide-ranging legislation would reduce regulations for homebuilders while giving local governments incentives to streamline the building process.
Thailand votes in three-way race as risk of instability looms
Polls have closed in the general election, though no single party is expected to secure a clear majority.
Russia says man suspected of shooting top general has been detained in Dubai
Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia's military intelligence arm, was shot several times in an apartment block in Moscow on Friday.
Japan’s Takaichi eyes decisive mandate as polls point to snap election landslide
The poll showed that the LDP-led coalition was likely to secure more than 300 of the 465 seats in the Lower House.
UK's Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador 'lied repeatedly'
Peter Mandelson, a government minister when Labour was previously in power more than 15 years ago, quit the House of Lords on Tuesday over links to Epstein.
Democrats grill Bessent at House oversight hearing: 'Stop covering for the president'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took flack from Democrats while testifying before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.
Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The high court previously ruled adopting new maps for political advantage cannot be a basis for a federal lawsuit.
Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott believes Fed Chair Powell committed no crime in testimony
President Donald Trump recently said the investigation into Jerome Powell, led by U.S. Attorney for Washington Jeanine Pirro, should continue to the end.
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon delivered Ryan Routh's sentence in the same Fort Pierce courtroom where he tried to stab himself after he was found guilty.
Trump says India won't buy Russian oil anymore. Moscow insists India hasn't said that
Analysts are skeptical that India will stop buying Russian oil completely.
Venezuela tells China oil prices won't be set by the U.S., seeks to reassure investment after Maduro capture
Venezuela assured Beijing that its oil pricing will not be dictated by the U.S. and that Chinese investment in the South American country will remain secure.
Trump pardon attorney Ed Martin reportedly sidelined from investigations
Martin's role at DOJ was narrowed following a protracted feud with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, sources told MS NOW.
U.S. special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say
Mark Savaya, named by U.S. President Donald Trump as special envoy for Iraq in October, is no longer in that role, sources familiar with the move told Reuters.
Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for U.S. House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans' already-slim majority.
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention
The boy and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were detained in a Minneapolis suburb on Jan. 20. They were taken to a detention facility in Texas.
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