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President Donald Trump Calls Nobel Peace Prize Winner María Corina Machado After Administration Criticized Award — President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado following public criticism from his administration of the committee’s decision.…

President Donald Trump Calls Nobel Peace Prize Winner María Corina Machado After Administration Criticized Award

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 1h

Pentagon to Build Idaho Training Facility for Qatari Air Force Pilots — The U.S. Department of Defense is moving forward with plans to construct a dedicated training facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, a key Gulf ally. The decision formalizes bilateral military cooperation and…

Pentagon to Build Idaho Training Facility for Qatari Air Force Pilots

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 2h

President Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports Over Rare-Earth Export Controls — President Trump warned he will impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods next month if Beijing tightens export controls on minerals critical to U.S. tech and defense supply chains. The threat escalates…

President Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports Over Rare-Earth Export Controls

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 3h

Chinese Surgeons Perform First Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant — Surgeons in China report performing the first pig-to-human liver transplant, a landmark in xenotransplantation aimed at addressing organ shortages. The procedure will be closely monitored for signs of rejection, infection and…

Chinese Surgeons Perform First Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 4h

White House Begins 'Substantial' Federal Layoffs Amid Government Shutdown — The White House announced that substantial U.S. government job cuts have begun as a direct result of the ongoing government shutdown. The move initiates reductions in force across federal agencies and raises…

White House Begins 'Substantial' Federal Layoffs Amid Government Shutdown

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 5h

Federal Agents Arrest Chicago TV Producer; Officials Allege She Threw Objects — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a Chicago television producer during a protest and now say she threw an object at a federal vehicle. Video of the detention has circulated online,…

Federal Agents Arrest Chicago TV Producer; Officials Allege She Threw Objects

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 6h

President Emmanuel Macron Reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as France Prime Minister — President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister just days after Lecornu resigned, a move intended to steady a government rocked by recent turmoil. The reappointment aims to…

President Emmanuel Macron Reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as France Prime Minister

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 7h

President Trump to Announce Drug‑Pricing Deal With AstraZeneca — The White House plans to unveil an agreement with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca intended to lower prescription drug prices in the United States. Administration officials say the deal will be announced publicly by the…

President Trump to Announce Drug‑Pricing Deal With AstraZeneca

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 8h

Trump Administration Begins Substantial Layoffs of Federal Workers Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown — The Trump administration announced Friday that it has begun “substantial” layoffs of federal employees as the government shutdown continues. Office of Management and Budget officials…

Trump Administration Begins Substantial Layoffs of Federal Workers Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 9h

Denmark Pledges $4.26 Billion Boost to Arctic Defense, Orders 16 F‑35s — Denmark announced a $4.26 billion increase in its Arctic defense budget and an order for 16 additional F‑35 fighter jets to strengthen NATO presence in the region. The package is aimed at countering heightened…

Denmark Pledges $4.26 Billion Boost to Arctic Defense, Orders 16 F‑35s

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 10h

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Awarded Nobel Peace Prize; Viral Video Captures Reaction — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado learned she had won the Nobel Peace Prize in a moment captured on video, calling the honor "an achievement of a whole society."…

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Awarded Nobel Peace Prize; Viral Video Captures Reaction

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 12h

Israel Approves Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage-Return Deal With U.S. Involvement — Israel’s cabinet approved a ceasefire agreement to end the war in Gaza and facilitate the return of hostages, with the United States playing a diplomatic role. Officials say the deal outlines phased…

Israel Approves Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage-Return Deal With U.S. Involvement

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 13h

Germany to Order Over 600 Short-Range Air-Defence Systems, Handelsblatt Reports — Handelsblatt reports Germany will order more than 600 short-range air-defence systems. The planned procurement represents a significant expansion of Berlin’s short-range air-defence capacity.

Germany to Order Over 600 Short-Range Air-Defence Systems, Handelsblatt Reports

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 14h

U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Takes Effect in Gaza, Halting More Than Two Years of Fighting — A U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect at noon local time, marking the first phase of a negotiated peace arrangement after more than two years of hostilities. The pause in fighting…

U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Takes Effect in Gaza, Halting More Than Two Years of Fighting

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 15h

Peru's Congress Removes President Dina Boluarte Amid Rising Crime — Peru's Congress voted to remove President Dina Boluarte after a late-night session, ending her embattled tenure amid public anger. Lawmakers pointed to soaring crime and economic instability as key reasons for the…

Peru's Congress Removes President Dina Boluarte Amid Rising Crime

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 16h

Massive Missile and Drone Attack Strikes Kyiv, Triggers Widespread Power Cuts — A large-scale missile and drone strike hit Kyiv, causing widespread power outages across the city and damaging infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities report emergency services are responding to multiple…

Massive Missile and Drone Attack Strikes Kyiv, Triggers Widespread Power Cuts

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 17h

U.S. Sends Troops to Israel to Support and Monitor Gaza Ceasefire Deal — U.S. officials say American forces will be deployed to Israel to help support and monitor the implementation of a negotiated Gaza ceasefire. The move is intended to assist ceasefire verification and signal U.S.…

U.S. Sends Troops to Israel to Support and Monitor Gaza Ceasefire Deal

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 18h

Oxford Investigator Says COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Results Expected Before Christmas — An Oxford vaccine trial investigator said final results from the COVID-19 vaccine study are expected before Christmas, setting a near-term timeline for a potential breakthrough. Early availability of…

Oxford Investigator Says COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Results Expected Before Christmas

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 19h

Governments and Regulators Tackle Next Steps After U.K. Rollout of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine — The U.K. has begun rolling out Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, prompting urgent decisions on distribution, prioritization and regulatory approvals worldwide. Health systems and manufacturers face…

Governments and Regulators Tackle Next Steps After U.K. Rollout of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 20h

Investor Group Alleges Apollo Director Overseeing Epstein Review Lacks Independence — An investor group alleges that an Apollo board director overseeing the firm’s internal review into Jeffrey Epstein-related matters is not independent, calling the credibility of the probe into question.…

Investor Group Alleges Apollo Director Overseeing Epstein Review Lacks Independence

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 21h

Tropical Storm Saudel Advances Toward Vietnam After Soaking the Philippines — Tropical Storm Saudel, which recently drenched parts of the Philippines, is moving toward Vietnam with forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds that threaten flooding and coastal damage. Authorities in affected…

Tropical Storm Saudel Advances Toward Vietnam After Soaking the Philippines

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 22h

UAE Official Says Turkish Military Base in Qatar Destabilises Gulf — A senior UAE official publicly accused Turkey’s military base in Qatar of destabilising regional security, escalating tensions among Gulf states. The allegation highlights growing concern over Turkey’s expanding…

UAE Official Says Turkish Military Base in Qatar Destabilises Gulf

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 23h

Israeli Cabinet Approves Trump Peace Plan for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release — Israel's cabinet has approved former President Donald Trump's plan calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas. The approval marks a major diplomatic step…

Israeli Cabinet Approves Trump Peace Plan for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 1d

Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee Would Reduce Prospects for Surprise Liberal Victories — President Trump is set to announce a Supreme Court nominee whose confirmation would further tilt the Court to the right. Legal analysts say such a pick would lower the chances of unexpected liberal…

Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee Would Reduce Prospects for Surprise Liberal Victories

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RawDiary @rawdiary.com · 1d

Former GOP Election Official Purchases Dominion Voting Systems, Plans Push for Paper Ballots — Dominion Voting Systems — the vendor falsely accused of rigging the 2020 election — has been sold and will be rebranded as Liberty Vote by a former Republican election official. The buyer says…

Former GOP Election Official Purchases Dominion Voting Systems, Plans Push for Paper Ballots

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