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Trump Slams Ukraine’s Response to Exclusion from Russia Peace Talks
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Ukraine's negotiation skills, suggesting that the war could have been settled easily. He also proposed that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold elections as a condition of peace. Trump's comments came after a meeting between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, where they agreed to restore embassy staffing and establish a high-level team to negotiate peace in Ukraine. The US and Russia also agreed to explore closer relations…
Public Flogging of Nine, Including Women, Under Taliban Rule Sparks Outrage
The Taliban's Supreme Court announced that nine people, including three women, were publicly flogged in the provinces of Ghazni and Takhar on Monday. The individuals were convicted on charges of sodomy, theft, running away from home, kidnapping, and adultery, and received sentences ranging from one to five years in prison and 30 to 39 lashes. Read the full story here
Defector’s Dilemma: Captured North Korean Soldier Expresses Desire to Flee to South Korea
A North Korean soldier, identified by his surname Ri, has expressed his desire to defect to South Korea after being captured by Ukrainian authorities. Ri stated that he was misled into fighting against Ukraine, believing he was targeting South Korean troops, and now seeks refuge in the Republic of Korea. Read the full story here
Trump’s Death Penalty Order Sends Luigi Mangione’s Beard into Mourning, Forces Him to Donate His Entire Collection of Velvet Elvis Paintings
Luigi Mangione, the infamous accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has a legal defense fund that's making waves - and I am so here for the drama! But, and this is a big but, one of the top donors to this fund is citing President Donald Trump's executive order on the death penalty as their reason for giving - because, you know, death penalty isn't already a super contentious issue. And let's get real,…
Beijing Blasts US Trade Tactics as WTO Warns of Looming Economic Downturn
China has condemned the tariffs launched by US President Donald Trump, warning that they threaten to upend the global trading system and risk a global recession. The Chinese ambassador to the WTO, Li Chenggang, stated that these tariff shocks heighten economic uncertainty and disrupt global trade, and that the US unilateralism threatens to upend the rules-based multilateral trading system. Read the full story here
Defector’s Dilemma: North Korean Soldier Held by Ukraine Expresses Desire to Resettle in South Korea
A wounded North Korean soldier, captured by Ukrainian forces, has expressed his desire to defect to South Korea, a rare instance of a North Korean captive seeking refuge in the South. The soldier, identified as Ri, stated that he was deceived about his mission and now wishes to seek asylum in South Korea, sparking questions about the potential consultations between the South Korean government and Ukraine regarding his defection. Read the full story here
Saudi Arabia to Host Pivotal US-Russia Diplomatic Meeting
The United States and Russia have agreed to work together to end the Ukraine war and re-establish normal relations. The meeting between senior officials from both countries marked a significant shift in their relationship. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that both sides would explore geopolitical and economic partnerships, and work towards a peace settlement for Ukraine, with the goal of finding an acceptable end to the conflict. Read the full story here
Ugandan Forces Enter DR Congo in Bid to Quell Militant Insurgency
Uganda's army will deploy troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help fight local militias, according to the Ugandan military. The deployment aims to address massacres committed by militia groups in eastern Congo, with troops set to operate in the town of Bunia alongside DRC forces. Read the full story here
DOGE’s Paws-itively Ridiculous $8 Billion Dollar Whoopsie: Because Who Needs That Kind of Money Anyway?
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this absolute trainwreck of a situation - and I've got to ask, what is Dogecoin even doing with $8 billion in the first place? And can someone please explain to me why they'd make such a colossal mistake? But let's get into the nitty-gritty of this mess - according to CoinMarketCap, Dogecoin has been on a wild ride lately, with its value fluctuating wildly. And honestly, I'm…
Bolsonaro Faces Coup Allegations: Brazil’s Former Leader Slapped with Charges
Brazil's prosecutor-general has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat. The charges allege that Bolsonaro and 33 others participated in a plan to remain in power, including sowing distrust of the electoral system and inciting a riot in the capital, and will be analyzed by the Supreme Court. Read the full story here