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Trump's Unified Republican Government Faces Internal Resistance

Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office faces significant legislative hurdles despite unified Republican control, due to a slim majority in the Senate and potential resistance from moderate Republicans who may block controversial nominees and policy initiatives.

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Malian Drone Strike Kills Separatist Leaders, Raises Tensions

On December 1st, 2024, the Malian army used armed drones to strike eight leaders of northern independence movements in Tinzaouatene, resulting in approximately ten military casualties and a potential shift in conflict dynamics; the operation, planned for months, targeted key figures of the newly for...

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Syrian Civil War: Aleppo Under Rebel Control Amidst Renewed Violence

A surprise jihadist offensive in northern Syria has led to rebels seizing much of Aleppo, prompting military intervention from Iran and Russia, resulting in over 440 deaths including over 60 civilians in five days and a humanitarian crisis as thousands flee.

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Germany Announces €650 Million Military Aid Package for Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced €650 million in military aid to Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, reaffirming Germany's commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russia's aggression and solidifying its position as a leading aid provider in Europe.

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Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine and Gaza Conflicts

The global arms trade reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase driven by the Ukraine war and Gaza conflict; European and US companies overcame supply chain issues to meet demand, while Russia's sales surged 40% due to increased domestic production, and Israeli arms sales hit record highs.

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Biden Intervenes in Son's Legal Case, Claiming Unfair Targeting

President Joe Biden reversed his prior position of non-interference in his son Hunter Biden's legal issues, claiming his son was unfairly targeted due to his familial connection, following Hunter Biden's guilty pleas to tax evasion and making false statements related to a firearm purchase, with sent...

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Biden Pardons Son Hunter Amidst Political Controversy

President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on December 1st, for tax evasion and illegal gun possession, citing political influence on the legal process; President-elect Trump called it an abuse of power.

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Poland Strengthens Nordic Ties Amidst Increased Defense Spending and Geopolitical Shifts

During a visit to Sweden, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson signed an agreement strengthening their strategic partnership, driven by Poland's increased defense spending (4.2% of GDP in 2024, rising to 4.7% in 2025) and a desire for closer ties with Nordic a...

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Ukraine's EU Accession Talks: First Cluster Opening Expected in April-May 2025

EU Commissioner Marta Kos announced the potential opening of the first negotiating cluster for Ukraine's EU accession in April-May 2025, following a screening process and significant Ukrainian reforms during wartime; the first cluster will open first and close last, with the overall timeline depende...

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Дамева поднесе оставка поради притисоци од владата

Претседателката на Судскиот совет, Весна Дамева, поднесе неотповиклива оставка поради притисоци од владата, особено од премиерот Христијан Мицкоски, кој најави "робусна акција" против корумпирани судии и обвинители, предизвикувајќи загриженост кај ЕУ и САД.

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Poland, Netherlands Seek to Ease EU Rules on Non-EU Defense Spending

Poland and the Netherlands proposed loosening EU rules for the €1.5 billion European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) to fast-track non-EU defense purchases, particularly for supporting Ukraine, potentially allowing EDIP funds for producing non-EU weapons in Europe.

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Illegal U.S. Border Crossings Plummet in November 2024

U.S. border arrests of migrants fell sharply in November 2024 to 47,000 at the Mexican border and 700 at the Canadian border, contradicting President-elect Trump's assertion of rampant illegal immigration; this followed increased Mexican enforcement and a strengthened "safe third country" agreement ...

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