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Denaturalization in the Trump Era: Unpacking New DOJ Memo Risks

It is recognised in US law that the government may not take away a naturalized person’s citizenship except in cases of fraud or error on a naturalization application. The Supreme…

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Minneapolis ICU nurse latest victim of US led immigrant purge

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Intensive Care Unit nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Known for his dedication to caring for…

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Developments in Gaza: Diplomatic Efforts, Ongoing Conflict, and the Rafah Crossing

United States envoy Steve Witkoff announced that he and his colleague Jared Kushner held "constructive" discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These talks occurred as Israel maintained its deadly…

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Major U.S. Naval Buildup Near Iran as Carrier Group Approaches Gulf

The United States is continuing to build up its military presence in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high, with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its…

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EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again

EU leaders heaved a sigh of relief over Donald Trump's U-turn on Greenland as they met for an emergency summit in Brussels late on Thursday. The leaders said they want…

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The Disruption of Global Order: Trump’s Impact Explained

In what has become a familiar, exhausting cycle, the rest of the world is left with the futile task of trying to dredge meaning from the wreckage left behind by…

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Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs, says deal framework reached

U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly stepped back on Wednesday from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland, ruled out the use of force and suggested a deal was…

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US troops could disobey questionable orders, Catholic archbishop says

The Catholic archbishop overseeing the church's work with members of the U.S. military said it would be "morally acceptable" for troops to disobey orders that went against their consciences. Archbishop…

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Trump Presses Greenland Claim as NATO Unity Strains Ahead of Davos Talks

Donald Trump is set to address European leaders in Switzerland as he continues to escalate his campaign to bring Greenland under US control, refusing once again to rule out the…

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A year into his return, Trump wields executive power with few restraints

President Donald Trump on Tuesday will mark his first year back in the White House after a shock-and-awe policy blitz that has expanded presidential power and reshaped America's relations with…

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UPDATED: Trump says ‘no going back’ on Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed there was "no going back" on his goal to control Greenland, refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force and rounding…

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EU Leaders Unite Against Trump’s Tariff Threats

European leaders have pledged to maintain unity in response to an unprecedented development: President Trump has threatened new tariffs unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland to the United States. This…

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Trump threatens EU with new tariffs to acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump announced that the US will implement new tariffs on several European countries. This will happen unless an agreement is reached for the acquisition of Greenland. The announcement…

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U.S. moves aircraft carrier, missile defenses toward Middle East amid Iran tensions

The United States is moving at least one aircraft carrier and additional military assets toward the Middle East as tensions with Iran intensify, according to U.S. officials cited by American…

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Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, in a bid to influence his…

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US tells UN all options on table, Iran warns it will respond to any aggression

The United States stands by the “brave people of Iran,” and President Donald Trump "has made it clear all options are on the table to stop the slaughter," U.S. Ambassador…

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US suspends immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries

The United States said it is suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, President Donald Trump's latest move against foreigners seeking to come to America. The United States…

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US pressing Mexico to allow US forces to fight cartels

The United States is intensifying pressure on Mexico to allow U.S. military forces to conduct joint operations to dismantle fentanyl labs inside the country, the New York Times reported on…

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European military heads to Greenland as Trump’s ambitions for island remain undeterred

Military personnel from France and Germany headed to Greenland on Thursday as Denmark and its allies prepared for exercises to try to assure U.S. President Donald Trump over its security…

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Astronauts return to Earth after first ever medical evacuation from space station

A SpaceX capsule departed the International Space Station (ISS) carrying four astronauts on Wednesday, in an emergency return flight due to the ailing health of a crew member. This is…

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Trump Shrugs Off Critics, Signals Go-It-Alone Approach in Reuters Interview

Reuters sat down with U.S. President Donald Trump for an interview in the Oval Office on Wednesday. Here are some takeaways from the 30-minute exchange: TRUMP’S DOING IT HIS WAY…

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Iran reopens airspace after temporary closure forced flights to reroute

Iran reopened its airspace after a near-five-hour closure amid concerns about possible military action between the U.S. and Iran that forced airlines to cancel, reroute or delay some flights. Iran…

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Majority of voters oppose US strike on Iran, say Trump has gone too far abroad

Two new polls released Wednesday show that most voters do not want the U.S. to take military action against Iran and think President Donald Trump is overstepping abroad. A Quinnipiac…

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‘Fundamental disagreement’ with US over Greenland remains

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Greenland was "very important" for national security, following a meeting with Greenlandic and Danish diplomats hosted by Vice President JD Vance in Washington. …

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Von der Leyen Pledges EU Support While Germany Proposes Greenland Deployment

European leaders and defense officials are weighing a stronger presence in Greenland amid mounting pressure from the United States, raising concerns about the Arctic territory’s security and sovereignty. Patrick Sensburg,…

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Tensions rise as U.S. advises personnel to leave Qatar base, Iran issues warnings

The United States has advised some personnel to leave its largest military base in the Middle East, diplomats said Wednesday, as Washington weighs possible intervention in Iran and Tehran warns…

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Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, saying ‘help is on its way’

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to keep protesting and remember the names of those abusing them, saying help is on the way, as Iran's clerical establishment pressed its crackdown…

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Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday refused to testify in a Republican-led congressional investigation of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying it was a partisan exercise. "Every person…

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Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance, Rubio on Wednesday amid Trump’s takeover threat

The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland will meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, the Danish foreign minister said, amid President Donald…

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Germany’s Merz says Iranian regime ‘effectively finished’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he assumes Iran's leadership is in its "final days and weeks" as it faces widespread protests. Demonstrations in Iran have evolved from complaints…

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Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade

President Donald Trump said any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on any trade with the U.S., as Washington weighs a response to…

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Greenland says defense belongs to NATO, not US, as Russia watches

Greenland’s government said Monday it would step up efforts to ensure the defense of the Arctic territory remains firmly under NATO, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed assertion that the…

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Russia launches year’s most concentrated barrage on Ukraine’s two largest cities

Russian forces launched the year’s most intense wave of missile attacks on Ukraine’s two largest cities early on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials and media said, killing four people in the northeastern…

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Trump says US will take Greenland “one way or the other” as Denmark and EU warn of NATO fallout

President Donald Trump said the United States would take control of Greenland “one way or the other,” dismissing concerns about Nato and prompting sharp warnings from Denmark and European Union…

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Iran: Pope Leo calls for dialogue and peace as US considers military options

The ongoing unrest in Iran has triggered swift and diverse responses from leaders and organizations across the globe. As demonstrations continue to unfold throughout the country, the international community is…

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New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump…

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US flexed air power in Maduro extraction mission

The extraction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife a week ago showcased U.S. air dominance, deploying stealth fighters to control the skies, jets to jam enemy air defenses,…

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Four ways to understand what’s going on with the US, Denmark and Greenland

by Ian Manners, Lund University European countries, and Denmark in particular, are scrambling to respond to threats from US officials over the future of Greenland. Having successfully taken out the…

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US carries out strikes in Syria

The United States conducted extensive strikes against ISIS targets in Syria on Saturday. This was part of an ongoing operation referred to as “Operation Hawkeye Strike.” According to a statement…

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Pope Leo and Trump head for a clash

The first American pope is on a collision course with U.S. President Donald Trump. The latest fault line between the Vatican and the White House emerged on Sunday. Shortly after…

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Colombia under real threat of military action

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has told the BBC that he believes there is now a "real threat" of US military action against Colombia. Petro said the United States is treating…

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Trump’s former Russia adviser says Russia offered US free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine

Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine,…

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German president says US is destroying world order

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has strongly criticised the U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump and urged the world not to let the world order disintegrate into a "den of…

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Trump withdraws US from 66 international organizations

President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including major UN agencies, hastening Washington's retreat from multilateral cooperation. Trump signed an executive order on…

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Trump calls for record $1.5 trillion defense budget, a 50 percent jump

President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared he would ask Congress for a $1.5 trillion defense budget in 2027, a massive $500 billion increase from this year’s Pentagon budget. The huge…

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Rubio to meet Denmark leaders next week, signals no retreat on Trump’s Greenland goal

The top U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday he would meet leaders of Denmark next week but signalled no retreat from President Donald Trump's aim to take over Greenland as alarmed…

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U.S. military seizes 2 Venezuela-linked oil tankers in North Atlantic and Caribbean

The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize two oil tankers linked to Venezuela — one in the North Atlantic and one in the Caribbean Sea, officials said. The U.S.…

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European allies working on plan should US move on Greenland

Allies including France and Germany are working closely on a plan on how to respond should the United States act on its threat to take over Greenland, as Europe seeks…

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New White House webpage rewrites history of Jan. 6, 2021, and 2020 election

A new webpage under the official whitehouse.gov domain, rolled out five years after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, rewrites the history of the attack on the Capitol that took…

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Russia sends navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces

Russia has deployed navy assets to escort an oil tanker also being pursued by US forces across the Atlantic, CBS News, reported. The ship, which currently isn't carrying anything, historically…

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US not excluding use of military to take over Greenland

US President Donald Trump has been discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said. The White House told the BBC that…

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US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas

The Trump administration has added seven countries, including five in Africa, to the list of nations whose passport holders are required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply…

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Media workers detained in Caracas as Venezuela Opposition leader Machado praises Trump

More than a dozen journalists were detained on Monday while covering political events in Venezuela’s capital Caracas, including a pro-government march and the swearing-in of a new legislature, according to…

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Iran’s efforts to quell protests complicated by Trump intervention threat

Iranian authorities are struggling to contain a fresh wave of anti-government protests as pressure mounts from both domestic unrest and explicit warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump, officials and insiders…

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Danish Prime Minister Warns a U.S. Move on Greenland Would End NATO

If U.S. President Donald Trump invades Greenland, it will spell the end of NATO, Denmark’s leader warned. Trump, who last week ratcheted up threats to take over the self-ruling Danish…

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Mock house, CIA source and Special Forces: The US operation to capture Maduro

At 4:21 on Saturday morning, President Donald Trump sent a message on his Truth Social platform: the United States had carried out a daring mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas…

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Denmark urges Trump to cease threats to take over Greenland

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland on Sunday called on US President Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland. The appeals come after Trump again insisted that the US needs to control…

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