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China Pressures European States to Block Taiwanese Officials’ Visits

China has been pressuring several European states to deny entry to Taiwanese politicians, warning that allowing such visits would cross Beijing’s “red lines” and damage relations with China, according to diplomats and officials familiar with the matter. Chinese officials have made formal and informal representations...

EU Faces High-Stakes Decision on Using Frozen Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine

European Union leaders are under growing pressure to decide whether frozen Russian assets should be used to finance Ukraine’s defence, as the war continues and Kyiv’s funding needs grow more urgent. The issue is expected to dominate a crucial EU summit in Brussels, where...

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Working Families in Focus: Trump’s 10% Rate Cap Plan

Donald Trump has placed working families at the center of his economic agenda with the announcement of a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. In a Truth Social post on Friday, the former president declared that the new policy would take effect on January 20. He stated that his goal is to provide "desperately needed financial relief" to Americans struggling with high bills,...

Politics

“Refuse the Case”: The Phrase Ending Visas for 75 Countries

Three words—"refuse the case"—are set to end the visa hopes of applicants from 75 countries. This instruction is central to the Trump administration's new policy...

Sunday Florida Meeting: Zelenskyy and Trump to Finalize Ukraine Peace Strategy

A critical meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled for Sunday in Florida, where the leaders will work to...

Ukraine Peace Talks Advance Despite Competing Demands from Moscow and Kyiv

Diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the protracted Ukraine conflict are progressing through multiple channels, with negotiators from Russia and Ukraine both acknowledging forward movement in...

Technology

Supply Chain Shakeup: Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Nvidia AI Chips

The global semiconductor supply chain faces new challenges as Donald Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Nvidia AI chips. The executive order, signed Wednesday, places...

Alphabet Hits $4 Trillion: Google AI Strategy Pays Off

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, achieved a major financial milestone on Monday by reaching a market valuation of $4 trillion. In doing so, it...

Elon Musk and UK Government Clash Over Free Speech as X Faces Ban for Grok AI Images

Elon Musk is in a standoff with the UK government over the future of X, with ministers threatening to ban the platform. The dispute centers...

Sports

City’s Attacking Prowess Blunted by Resolute Brighton

Manchester City's usually potent attack was blunted by a resolute Brighton & Hove Albion side on Wednesday in a 1-1 draw that extends the champions' winless streak to three Premier League matches. City now trail Arsenal by five points in the title race. City opened the scoring four minutes before halftime when Erling Haaland converted a penalty awarded after Diego Gomez fouled Jeremy Doku in...

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