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Washington makes military aid overtures to Sahel military rulers
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Washington makes military aid overtures to Sahel military rulers

Amid a dramatic reset in U.S. foreign policy under President Trump, Washington has quietly extended military overtures to
Trump says he expects ‘conclusive ending’ to Gaza war within weeks
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump says he expects ‘conclusive ending’ to Gaza war within weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump declared on August 25, during a White House press briefing, that the nearly two-year-old
USA approved the sale of 3,350 long-range ERAM missiles to Ukraine, WSJ reports
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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USA approved the sale of 3,350 long-range ERAM missiles to Ukraine, WSJ reports

The Trump administration has quietly approved a landmark $850 million arms package for Ukraine, authorizing the sale of
Canada to remove many retaliatory tariffs on US goods
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Canada to remove many retaliatory tariffs on US goods

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on August 22, announced that Canada will remove a broad range of retaliatory
U.S. restricts intelligence sharing with "Five Eyes" partners, over Russia–Ukraine talks
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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U.S. restricts intelligence sharing with “Five Eyes” partners, over Russia–Ukraine talks

In a notable shift in allied intelligence dynamics, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued a memorandum
US think tank unveils undeclared North Korean missile base likely housing nuclear ICBMs
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US think tank unveils undeclared North Korean missile base likely housing nuclear ICBMs

A U.S.-based think tank has uncovered a previously unknown North Korean missile facility that may serve as a
US sanctions more ICC judges, prosecutors for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimes
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US sanctions more ICC judges, prosecutors for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimes

In a continuation of its friction with the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Trump administration announced on August
With U.S. support, ten European nations prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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With U.S. support, ten European nations prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees

With U.S. backing, approximately ten European nations are preparing to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of emerging
Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'war hero' despite ICC arrest warrant over Gaza war crimes
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘war hero’ despite ICC arrest warrant over Gaza war crimes

U.S. President Donald Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a “war hero,” adding “I guess I
How U.S. policies are turning Europe into a 'Peripheral Vassal'
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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How U.S. policies are turning Europe into a ‘Peripheral Vassal’

The relationship between the United States and the European Union has always been marked by both cooperation and
Ukraine offers $100 billion weapons deal to obtain US security guarantees
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Ukraine offers $100 billion weapons deal to obtain US security guarantees

Ukraine has formally offered to purchase $100 billion worth of U.S. weapons—funded by European partners—in exchange for firm
US president Trump demands Hamas be destroyed to secure hostage release
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US president Trump demands Hamas be destroyed to secure hostage release

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the hostages still held by Hamas will only be returned once the
Putin has agreed to 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine, US special envoy says
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Putin has agreed to ‘robust’ security guarantees for Ukraine, US special envoy says

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, told CNN that Moscow has agreed to allow the United States and European
European leaders to join Zelensky at meeting with Trump, presenting united front
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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European leaders to join Zelensky at meeting with Trump, presenting united front

In a remarkable display of solidarity, key European leaders will accompany Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White
US First Lady pens 'peace letter' to Putin, urges protection of children, future generations
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US First Lady pens ‘peace letter’ to Putin, urges protection of children, future generations

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump took an unprecedented step by writing a “peace letter” to Russian President Vladimir
Trump claims Xi assured him Beijing won’t invade Taiwan during his presidency
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump claims Xi assured him Beijing won’t invade Taiwan during his presidency

Trump recounted Xi’s words: “I will never do it as long as you’re president,” noting he responded, “Well,
US military deploying over 4,000 additional troops to Southern Caribbean as part of Trump’s counter-cartel strategy
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US military deploying over 4,000 additional troops to Southern Caribbean as part of Trump’s counter-cartel strategy

The United States has ordered a significant military deployment of over 4,000 Marines and sailors to waters surrounding
No breakthrough at Alaska summit, yet Trump praises talks with Putin as 'productive'
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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No breakthrough at Alaska summit, yet Trump praises talks with Putin as ‘productive’

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their highly anticipated summit in Anchorage, Alaska, with
US approves potential $346m arms sale to Nigeria
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US approves potential $346m arms sale to Nigeria

The U.S. State Department has formally approved a potential $346 million foreign military sale to Nigeria, consisting primarily
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian transactions to facilitate Alaska peace talks
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian transactions to facilitate Alaska peace talks

The United States Treasury has issued a narrowly tailored, temporary easing of sanctions to enable essential financial transactions