US led ‘historic’ foreign aid decline in 2025 amid Trump cuts: OECD
A forum of top economies in Europe and Americas says aid from members declined 23 percent as humanitarian needs grow.
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US-Iran war live updates: Israel to hold talks with Lebanon, says Netanyahu, as death toll from strikes passes 300; Strait of Hormuz remains closed as ceasefire holds
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
Melania Trump: ‘I never had a relationship with Epstein’
The first lady went on to say, ‘I am not Epstein’s victim. Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump’.
Chinese Supercomputer Allegedly Hacked, 10 Petabytes of Data Stolen
Data has allegedly been stolen from a state-run Chinese supercomputer.
Israel Says It Will Talk With Lebanon but Gives No Sign of a Cease-Fire There
Europeans and Iran warned that the Israeli offensive against Hezbollah threatened the truce in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
American survivors of deadly Kuwait attack dispute Hegseth’s account: ‘Unprepared to provide any defense for itself’
Tactical operations center was compared to shipping container-style building with no air defense capabilities
US Republicans accused of weaponizing KKK imagery (PHOTOS)
US Republicans have been accused of sending leaflets with KKK imagery to voters in Virginia ahead of a referendum on congressional maps
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Melania Trump says ‘I am not Epstein’s victim’ & slams ‘defamatory claims’ in surprise White House address
MELANIA Trump has hit out at “defamatory claims” calling her one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims. In the stunning rare speech, the First Lady said she had never had any sort of relationship with the pedophile financier and blasted “lies” saying Epstein in…
Melania Trump Denies Epstein Links, Says Claims About It Are Defaming Her
Melania Trump Denies Epstein Links, Says Claims About It Are Defaming Her
Venezuela police use tear gas against protesters demanding better pay and pensions
The monthly minimum wage in Venezuela is 130 bolivars (€0.23), unchanged since 2022, and roughly 330 times lower than the UN poverty line of $3 (€2.56) a day.