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On Monday, October 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump convened “The Middle East Peace Plan” summit with twenty chiefs of state and heads of government in Egypt. Accompanying him on the trip
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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for an official visit to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Syrian Presidency announced. President al-Sharaa was received at Vnukovo International
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A circular issued by the government in January stated that any minister or government official must obtain the President’s approval before meeting foreign dignitaries or envoys. According to the opposition, this circular
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Chinese criminal gangs have reportedly stolen more than $1 billion from Americans over the past three years through an elaborate network of text message scams, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Tuesday that the company will soon relax some of ChatGPT’s safety restrictions, enabling users to make the AI’s responses friendlier or more “human-like,” and allowing “verified adults”
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Apple Inc. is planning to expand its manufacturing operations in Vietnam as part of a strategic push into the smart home market and an effort to reduce reliance on China. The company
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The Indian rupee posted its biggest gain in nearly four months on Wednesday, rebounding from near-record lows as optimism grew over a potential trade agreement with the United States. The currency rose
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Apple CEO Tim Cook pledged to increase the company’s investment in China during a visit to the country, despite threats from US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Apple products manufactured
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