Category: News
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NYC Elects Zohran Mamdani as Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, 34, a three-term state assemblyman and democratic socialist, has been elected mayor of New York City, marking a historic moment in the city’s political landscape. Once viewed as an underdog, Mamdani captured both the Democratic primary and the general election, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis…
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U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Sets 15% Tariff
Washington, D.C. — President Trump unveiled a new trade agreement with Japan on Tuesday, implementing a 15% tariff on Japanese imports and describing the deal as a major accomplishment. Trump wrote on Truth Social that the agreement “will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything…
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U.S., Indonesia Strike Landmark Trade Deal
A landmark trade agreement between the United States and Indonesia has been finalized, capping days of high-level negotiations and revising an earlier tariff threat. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that a previously planned 32% tariff on imports from Indonesia will instead be lowered to 19% under the terms of the…
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U.S. Immigration Deports Record Number of Undocumented Immigrants in 2024
In a significant surge, U.S. immigration authorities deported more than 271,000 undocumented immigrants in the 2024 fiscal year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade. This figure surpasses the record set during the first term of former President Donald Trump, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S.…
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Biden and Trump React to Assad Regime’s Fall in Syria
Following the collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump have offered distinct responses to the historic and tumultuous moment. President Biden addressed the nation Sunday, acknowledging the fall of Assad’s “abhorrent” regime as a “historic opportunity” for Syria’s long-suffering people. He described…
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Trump’s Key Cabinet and Administration Appointments for Second Term
Donald Trump’s second-term cabinet and administration appointments reflect his political priorities, with a focus on conservative policies, economic issues, national security, and government reform. Here’s a summary of the key picks: Cabinet Appointments: Other Senior Appointments: White House and Staff Changes: Ambassadorial Appointments: Other Notable Appointments: These appointments suggest a…
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Zelensky Confident War could End Sooner under Trump’s Policies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently expressed confidence that the war with Russia could end sooner under Donald Trump’s policies if he returns to office in the U.S. In a recent interview, Zelensky called a recent phone conversation with Trump “constructive,” but did not elaborate on specific demands or details related…
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Donald Trump Secures 2024 Victory, Marking His Return to the White House
The 2024 U.S. presidential election marked a dramatic return for Donald Trump, as he secured a victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, winning key battleground states. Trump, who served as president from 2017 to 2021, successfully regained the White House by surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed to secure the…
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RT Editor-in-Chief Defends Media Operations amid Growing Western Sanctions
Margarita Simonyan, the Editor-in-Chief of RT (Russia Today), made a statement on September 8, 2024, declaring that the Russian state media outlet would continue its operations in Western countries despite the mounting challenges posed by sanctions and regulatory actions. These sanctions have been escalating, especially since Russia’s annexation of Crimea…
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