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The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has ended following heavy Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that have caused over 400 casualties. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, supported by President Trump, plans to increase military actions until all hostages are freed. Hamas claims Israel broke the ceasefire and the international community urges for renewed talks and efforts to reduce tensions.
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The United States has been placed on the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist due to a decline in civic freedoms linked to the Trump administration's actions, including dismissals, restrictive orders, and protest crackdowns, threatening democracy and global democratic norms.
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Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England will become Canada’s prime minister after Justin Trudeau. He promises to handle economic issues, keep tariffs until the U.S. meets fair trade commitments, and eliminate the consumer carbon tax.
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President Trump has given a one-month break from new tariffs on U.S. auto imports from Mexico and Canada.
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At midnight today, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on imports from China, escalating trade tensions. In retaliation, Canada, Mexico, and China targeted American products, raising concerns about higher prices and economic uncertainty amid potential trade war risks.
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An early morning meeting for peace at the White House between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance escalated into a heated exchange, highlighting the complexities of international diplomacy.
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The 2025 German federal elections saw the CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, gain 28.6% of votes, while the AfD received 20.8%, and the SPD dropped to 16.4%. Merz now faces complex coalition negotiations amidst key electoral concerns.
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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in South Korea have identified a molecular switch that can convert cancer cells back into their healthy counterparts. This finding could lead to new cancer treatments that aim to reverse the disease instead of solely destroying cancer cells.
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The geopolitical landscape surrounding the Ukraine-Russia conflict has become increasingly tense, with recent statements from U.S. President Donald Trump adding fuel to the fire, straining relations between the U.S. and Ukraine, and raised eyebrows across Europe.
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Israel’s government approved a ceasefire deal early Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, bringing a temporary halt to the 15-month-long conflict with Hamas.
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