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US Forces Conduct 5 Strikes on ISIS Targets Across Syria
The attacks are part of a broader campaign that US forces launched after a Dec. 13 ISIS attack in Syria that killed 2 American soldiers and a US contractor.
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Trump Says Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei ‘Should Be Very Worried’
The comment come as the United States and Iran are due to negotiate the country’s controversial nuclear program.
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First Lady Hosts Freed American-Israeli Hostage at the White House
Melania Trump played a key role in helping free Keith Siegel, who was released on Feb. 1, 2025.
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Ukraine Receives First US LNG Delivery of 2026
The move comes as Washington looks to fill the void in Europe’s gas market left by bans and sanctions imposed on Moscow.
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3 US Warships Dispatched to Haiti as Part of Campaign Against Drug Traffickers
The U.S. embassy said the deployment shows Washington’s ‘unwavering commitment to Haiti’s security, stability, and brighter future.’
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At Least 15 Migrants Dead After Boat Collides With Greek Coast Guard
The incident has triggered an official investigation, with Greek officials blaming human smugglers.
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Embassy Warns of Rising Anti-US Rhetoric, Protests Amid Fuel Shortages in Cuba
The U.S. embassy in Cuba has warned of a ’spike in regime-sponsored protest activity' directed at Washington amid growing fuel shortages.
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US Creates Critical Minerals Preferential Trade Zone
The State Department hosted dozens of countries at the first Critical Minerals Ministerial on Feb. 4.
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US Military Says It Deployed Team to Nigeria
AFRICOM said the ISIS terrorist group and affiliates of the al-Qaeda terrorist group are expanding in the Sahel and West Africa.
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Trump Signals Openness to China, India Investing in Venezuela’s Oil—While Tightening Rules
While allowing other countries in, strict legal and financial conditions are designed to keep Washington firmly in control.
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2-Year Beer Excise Freeze Clears Lower House
The bill will suspend indexation of the beer excise retrospectively from Aug. 1, 2025, preventing the usual twice-yearly increases linked to inflation.
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Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth Steps Down, Forcing By-Election
In a statement, Groth wished Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and the party the ’very best' for the November 2026 election.
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US Forces Conduct 5 Strikes on ISIS Targets Across Syria
The attacks are part of a broader campaign that US forces launched after a Dec. 13 ISIS attack in Syria that killed 2 American soldiers and a US contractor.
|
Trump Says Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei ‘Should Be Very Worried’
The comment come as the United States and Iran are due to negotiate the country’s controversial nuclear program.
|
First Lady Hosts Freed American-Israeli Hostage at the White House
Melania Trump played a key role in helping free Keith Siegel, who was released on Feb. 1, 2025.
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Ukraine Receives First US LNG Delivery of 2026
The move comes as Washington looks to fill the void in Europe’s gas market left by bans and sanctions imposed on Moscow.
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3 US Warships Dispatched to Haiti as Part of Campaign Against Drug Traffickers
The U.S. embassy said the deployment shows Washington’s ‘unwavering commitment to Haiti’s security, stability, and brighter future.’
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At Least 15 Migrants Dead After Boat Collides With Greek Coast Guard
The incident has triggered an official investigation, with Greek officials blaming human smugglers.
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Embassy Warns of Rising Anti-US Rhetoric, Protests Amid Fuel Shortages in Cuba
The U.S. embassy in Cuba has warned of a ’spike in regime-sponsored protest activity' directed at Washington amid growing fuel shortages.
|
US Creates Critical Minerals Preferential Trade Zone
The State Department hosted dozens of countries at the first Critical Minerals Ministerial on Feb. 4.
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US Military Says It Deployed Team to Nigeria
AFRICOM said the ISIS terrorist group and affiliates of the al-Qaeda terrorist group are expanding in the Sahel and West Africa.
|
Trump Signals Openness to China, India Investing in Venezuela’s Oil—While Tightening Rules
While allowing other countries in, strict legal and financial conditions are designed to keep Washington firmly in control.
|
2-Year Beer Excise Freeze Clears Lower House
The bill will suspend indexation of the beer excise retrospectively from Aug. 1, 2025, preventing the usual twice-yearly increases linked to inflation.
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Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth Steps Down, Forcing By-Election
In a statement, Groth wished Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and the party the ’very best' for the November 2026 election.
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