United States
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Venezuela’s Maduro to Face US Court
Maduro is set to appear in a US court after being seized in a dramatic military operation.
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China Fires Rockets Toward Taiwan in Blockade War Games
Chinese forces fired multiple rockets into waters near Taiwan, framing the drills as a rehearsal for a full blockade.
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China’s “Manhattan Project” in AI Chips Aims to Rival the West
China’s “Manhattan Project” for AI chips are more than industrial policy—it’s a geopolitical gambit.
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U.S. Considers Reclassifying Marijuana to Boost Medical Research
United States government is weighing a historic reclassification of marijuana
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Trump Blocks State-Level AI Regulation
Donald Trump has signed an executive order preventing U.S. states from regulating artificial intelligence, according to The Guardian.
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Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizure
The lack of immediate comment leaves open questions about the tanker’s ownership, its cargo, and the broader implications for regional stability.
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Tariffs Fade from Investor Focus
President Trump announced a likely 15–20% blanket tariff on exports from countries without trade agreements
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China’s AI Action Plan, Strategic Counter to U.S. Moves
Li Qiang announced plans to form a global AI cooperation organization, emphasizing multilateralism and shared governance
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US Pauses Arms Shipments to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns
United States has reportedly halted weapons shipments to Ukraine
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Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S. Strikes on Iran, Markets React
Oil Prices Surge amid U.S. Strikes on Iran
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Trump Sets Two-Week Window on US Role in Israel-Iran Conflict
Trump will most likely get directly involved in the Iran/Israel war. Two weeks for final confirmation.










