Philippine Vice President’s Controversial Statement Stirs Debate

In a highly controversial statement, the Vice President of the Philippines publicly declared that she would retaliate against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if her life were threatened, hinting at a drastic measure such as assassination. This remark has sparked widespread criticism and intensified political tensions in a country already grappling with accusations of authoritarianism and…

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US Threatens to Leave IEA Over Net-Zero Agenda, Energy Secretary Warns

Paris, France — US Energy Secretary Chris Wright renewed on Thursday the administration’s warning that the United States may withdraw from the International Energy Agency (IEA) if the organization does not abandon its net-zero emissions agenda. Speaking on the final day of the IEA ministerial meeting in Paris, Wright emphasized that Washington wants the 52-year-old…

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Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on French Wine and Champagne as Macron Resists US Peace Initiative

WASHINGTON / DAVOS — US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200 percent tariffs on French wine and champagne, sharply escalating trade tensions with Europe while openly pressuring French President Emmanuel Macron to join a US-led diplomatic project known as the Board of Peace. Speaking to reporters, Trump linked the tariff threat directly to…

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Trump Makes Blue-State Detour with Coachella Rally

In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump held a rally in Coachella, California, a deep-blue state that traditionally votes Democratic. The rally, part of his 2024 presidential campaign, was aimed at appealing to younger voters, particularly those attending the nearby Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Trump’s team sees this as a key strategy…

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Netanyahu Calls for Gradual End to US Military Aid as Israel Seeks Strategic Reset in US-Israel Defense Ties

Netanyahu Says Israel Should Phase Out US Military Aid Within a Decade Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Israel should gradually reduce its reliance on U.S. military assistance, signaling a potential long-term shift in the decades-old defense partnership between Washington and Tel Aviv. In an interview aired on CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” Netanyahu…

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