US military aircraft crash in South China Sea during routine operations
US Navy helicopter and fighter jet crash in South China Sea during routine operations from USS Nimitz. All five crew members rescued safely from both incidents.
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Trump criticizes Putin over nuclear cruise missile test announcement
Trump calls Putin’s nuclear missile test announcement “inappropriate” and urges him to end the Ukraine war instead of testing weapons as conflict nears fourth year.
China calls for end to trade wars as “multipolar” world emerges
China’s Foreign Minister calls for end to trade wars as world enters “multipolar” era, ahead of crucial Xi-Trump summit in South Korea this week.
Hamas reaches agreement with Fatah on technocratic Gaza governance
Hamas agrees with Fatah on establishing technocratic committee for Gaza governance while maintaining stance on disarmament only after Palestinian statehood.
Trump receives “royal” welcome in Japan with gold leaf golf balls
Japan rolls out royal treatment for Trump’s visit with gold leaf golf balls and American pickup trucks, as 18,000 police ensure security for the diplomatic summit.
Trump’s “Peace Dance” Seals Historic Cambodia-Thailand Agreement
Trump’s viral dance moment in Malaysia preceded historic peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand at ASEAN summit, marking new era in Southeast Asia.
Louvre heist: Helmet and vest left behind betray two suspects
Two suspects arrested in spectacular Louvre heist after DNA evidence found on helmet and vest left behind. €88 million royal jewelry theft shocks Paris.
Trump: “Won’t meet Putin without peace deal” – Gaza stabilization force
Trump refuses Putin meeting without Ukraine peace deal progress. Gaza stabilization force announced as diplomatic efforts intensify in Middle East.
Feidias Panagiotou: “In the European Parliament I vote with Right, Left and Center, depending on what I agree with”
Cypriot MEP Feidias Panagiotou discusses his new “Direct Democracy” party, cross-party voting in the European Parliament, and Cyprus’s future in the EU.
Louvre transfers crown jewels to Bank of France after $102M heist
The Louvre transfers crown jewels to France’s central bank vault following a shocking $102 million daylight heist that exposed security vulnerabilities.
Putin sends close ally to Washington after Trump sanctions
Putin’s economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev arrives in Washington for talks with Trump officials, just days after new US sanctions on Russian oil companies.
Louvre heist: Macron’s trouble as authorities analyze 150+ DNA samples
Louvre heist mystery deepens as authorities analyze over 150 DNA samples and fingerprints from the €88 million jewelry theft, creating a major crisis for Macron.