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Argentina’s Milei Under Fire as $Libra Cryptocurrency Crashes, Lawsuits Pile Up
Argentine President Javier Milei is under legal scrutiny after promoting a cryptocurrency that suffered a rapid collapse, triggering financial losses for thousands of investors. A federal judge has been assigned to investigate Milei's involvement in the incident, amid mounting political pressure and opposition calls for impeachment. 
Argentine President Javier Milei is under legal scrutiny after promoting a cryptocurrency that suffered a rapid collapse, triggering financial losses for thousands of investors. A federal judge has been assigned to investigate Milei's involvement in the incident, amid mounting political pressure and opposition calls for impeachment. -
U.S. and Russia Hold High-Level Talks on Ukraine War, Excluding Kyiv and European Allies
Senior U.S. and Russian officials convened in Riyadh on Tuesday for discussions aimed at negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, a diplomatic move that has sparked alarm among European allies and Kyiv. The meeting, hosted by Saudi Arabia, follows a direct phone call last week between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which both leaders agreed to explore a potential settlement. 
Senior U.S. and Russian officials convened in Riyadh on Tuesday for discussions aimed at negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, a diplomatic move that has sparked alarm among European allies and Kyiv. The meeting, hosted by Saudi Arabia, follows a direct phone call last week between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which both leaders agreed to explore a potential settlement. -
European Leaders Scramble to Respond as Trump Excludes EU from Ukraine Talks
European leaders convened in Paris on Monday for an emergency summit aimed at formulating a response to the Trump administration's abrupt diplomatic shift on Ukraine, which has left EU officials increasingly concerned about their diminishing role in peace negotiations. The meeting, called by French President Emmanuel Macron, follows Washington's decision to pursue direct talks with Russia without European participation, a move that has reignited anxieties over NATO's cohesion and Europe's security autonomy. 
European leaders convened in Paris on Monday for an emergency summit aimed at formulating a response to the Trump administration's abrupt diplomatic shift on Ukraine, which has left EU officials increasingly concerned about their diminishing role in peace negotiations. The meeting, called by French President Emmanuel Macron, follows Washington's decision to pursue direct talks with Russia without European participation, a move that has reignited anxieties over NATO's cohesion and Europe's security autonomy. -
Netanyahu Threatens ‘Gates of Hell’ Response if Hamas Does Not Free Hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning on Sunday, vowing to "open the gates of hell" if Hamas does not release all hostages still held in Gaza. Speaking alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said Israel and the United States have a "common strategy" to dismantle Hamas' military and political presence in the enclave. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning on Sunday, vowing to "open the gates of hell" if Hamas does not release all hostages still held in Gaza. Speaking alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said Israel and the United States have a "common strategy" to dismantle Hamas' military and political presence in the enclave. -
Ukraine Excluded as U.S. and Russia Begin Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia: Report
Ukrainian officials confirmed Sunday that they have not been invited to the upcoming U.S.-Russia peace talks set to take place in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns that Kyiv could be left out of negotiations determining the country's future. 
Ukrainian officials confirmed Sunday that they have not been invited to the upcoming U.S.-Russia peace talks set to take place in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns that Kyiv could be left out of negotiations determining the country's future. -
Russia Escalates Attacks on Ukraine as U.S.-Russia Peace Talks Approach
Russian forces have intensified their attacks on Ukrainian positions in the east, with heavy fighting reported near the strategic logistics hub of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Ukraine's military confirmed 261 combat engagements over a 24-hour period on Saturday, more than doubling the daily average from previous days and marking the most intense day of combat so far this year 
Russian forces have intensified their attacks on Ukrainian positions in the east, with heavy fighting reported near the strategic logistics hub of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Ukraine's military confirmed 261 combat engagements over a 24-hour period on Saturday, more than doubling the daily average from previous days and marking the most intense day of combat so far this year -
Austrian Authorities Investigate Suspect’s Ties to Islamic State in Fatal Villach Stabbing
A 23-year-old Syrian man accused of carrying out a deadly stabbing attack in Villach, Austria, had sworn allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) and was radicalized online, Austrian officials said Sunday. The attack, which occurred Saturday afternoon, left a 14-year-old boy dead and five others wounded, prompting heightened security measures across the region. 
A 23-year-old Syrian man accused of carrying out a deadly stabbing attack in Villach, Austria, had sworn allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) and was radicalized online, Austrian officials said Sunday. The attack, which occurred Saturday afternoon, left a 14-year-old boy dead and five others wounded, prompting heightened security measures across the region. -
Zelensky Warns of Waning U.S. Support, Calls for European Army Amid Security Concerns
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the era of guaranteed U.S. support for Europe's security is over, urging European nations to build a unified army as the continent faces escalating threats from Russia. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Zelensky underscored the need for Europe to take responsibility for its own defense amid shifting geopolitical alliances. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the era of guaranteed U.S. support for Europe's security is over, urging European nations to build a unified army as the continent faces escalating threats from Russia. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Zelensky underscored the need for Europe to take responsibility for its own defense amid shifting geopolitical alliances. -
Hamas Releases Three More Israeli Hostages as Ceasefire Holds Amid Tensions
Hamas freed three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 300 Palestinian prisoners, as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement with Israel. The release follows a week of heightened tensions that threatened to derail the fragile truce. 
Hamas freed three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 300 Palestinian prisoners, as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement with Israel. The release follows a week of heightened tensions that threatened to derail the fragile truce. -
Ukraine Says Russian Drone Strike Damages Chernobyl Containment Shell as Nuclear Safety Fears Mount
A Russian drone carrying a high-explosive warhead struck the containment shell of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday. The attack, which came hours before the start of the Munich Security Conference, caused "significant" damage to the sarcophagus encasing the plant's destroyed Unit 4 reactor and sparked a fire that was later extinguished. 
A Russian drone carrying a high-explosive warhead struck the containment shell of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday. The attack, which came hours before the start of the Munich Security Conference, caused "significant" damage to the sarcophagus encasing the plant's destroyed Unit 4 reactor and sparked a fire that was later extinguished.
