Concerns about online scams have taken a sharp turn in Sweden, where a major publishers’ association has filed a police report against Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg. The move follows a surge of fake ads on Facebook that misuse the names of trusted[...]
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Trump walks back Ukraine deadline, says 28-point peace plan was ‘just a map’
President Donald Trump is softening earlier talk of a Thanksgiving deadline for a Ukraine peace deal, saying negotiations will take “as long as it takes” as U.S. envoys shuttle between Kyiv and Moscow. Behind closed doors, a U.S.-drafted framework — trimmed from[...]
Trump has another peace plan for Ukraine — but this time is different
President Trump has given Ukraine until November 27 to accept a sweeping peace proposal that would hand Russia the entire Donbas region—including areas Ukraine still controls—and freeze the war along current lines. The 28-point plan, negotiated largely without European input, would cap[...]
Ukraine Endures Massive Drone and Missile Assault Across Multiple Regions
Russia’s latest overnight barrage left a grim trail across Ukraine, killing civilians, destroying homes, and pushing the country’s energy grid into emergency shutdowns. Officials say hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles were launched in waves, striking regions far from the front[...]
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit
President Trump’s decision to roll back tariffs on everyday staples marks one of the sharpest shifts of his second term, and it comes at a moment when voters are feeling the strain of high grocery bills. Beef, coffee, spices, fruit, even fertilizer—all[...]
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Why People in Sweden Do Nature Right
Sweden’s relationship with the outdoors isn’t built on conquering peaks or chasing records — it’s woven into daily life. That contrast hits home for an American writer who spent a month recovering there and discovered a culture shaped by centuries of open[...]
Russian attacks kill at least 11, injure 44 in Ukraine over past day
Ukraine faced another deadly barrage as Russian forces launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles overnight, striking cities and infrastructure across the country. Regional officials say at least 11 civilians were killed and 44 injured, with damage stretching from Dnipro to[...]
North Dakota soybean farmers hopeful as China agrees to large purchases
After years of uncertainty in the U.S.-China trade relationship, North Dakota soybean growers are finally seeing a glimmer of relief. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that China has agreed to purchase millions of tons of American soybeans over the next several years—potentially[...]
Brazilian farmers beef up soybean production as China halts business with U.S. during trade fight
China’s tariffs have pushed U.S. soybeans out of their largest market, and Brazil is racing to fill the gap. Brazilian growers are planting more, traders say they’ll “take all they can get,” and government forecasts point to a bigger harvest. U.S. farmers,[...]
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
Trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa just took a sharp turn. President Trump abruptly announced an end to “all trade negotiations” with Canada, accusing Ontario’s government of airing a “fake” ad that misused Ronald Reagan’s words to criticize U.S. tariffs. The ad’s[...]
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Minot Intermodal Facility navigates ongoing trade war with China
Minot’s intermodal facility was built to connect North Dakota’s producers to the world — but lately, that world has been shifting. With China’s soybean embargo cutting off what was once half of America’s export market, local shippers are finding new paths forward.[...]
US ‘ready’ to replace Russian oil, gas supplies to Europe, Zelensky claims
Ukraine’s president says Europe may soon have a new energy partner. In his latest address, Volodymyr Zelensky claimed the United States is ready to supply “as much gas and oil as needed” to replace Russian imports. The pledge, if confirmed, would mark[...]
Editorial: President Trump, don’t fall for Putin’s bullsh*t — again
ThisKyiv Independent editorial doesn’t mince words — and it doesn’t need to. With biting frustration, it lays out what feels like a recurring pattern in global diplomacy: President Trump edges toward a move that could finally pressure Russia to end its war,[...]
China plays its trump Card in trade negotiations with rare earth restrictions
China has tightened its grip on one of the world’s most strategic resources: rare earth metals. With new export restrictions that could impact everything from smartphones to jet engines, Beijing is signaling it’s willing to use its dominance in these critical materials[...]
Hamas begins releasing final Israeli hostages
For the first time in two years, Israelis are celebrating a moment of relief and return. Hamas has begun releasing the final Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking a pivotal step in ending the long and devastating war. Families were reunited, crowds filled[...]
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Russian attacks kill 6, injure 45 in Ukraine over past day, hit energy grid
Ukraine woke Thursday to another night of devastation and resilience. Russian forces launched one of their largest mixed strikes in months — 465 drones and 32 missiles — aimed squarely at Ukraine’s energy grid as winter approaches. Air defenses intercepted most, but[...]