US Nutrition Guidelines Promote Red Meat and Full-Fat Dairy Amid Expert Warnings

US Nutrition Guidelines Promote Red Meat and Full-Fat Dairy Amid Expert Warnings

The Trump administration has released new federal nutrition guidelines urging Americans to reduce highly processed foods and added sugars—but also surprisingly recommending red meat and full-fat dairy, foods that many nutrition experts have previously advised limiting. The updated guidance emphasizes protein more heavily than previous editions, presenting a flipped-pyramid visual that places meat, dairy, and […]

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Havana Condemns US Raid After 32 Cuban Lives Lost in Maduro Capture

Havana Condemns US Raid After 32 Cuban Lives Lost in Maduro Capture

The Cuban government has strongly condemned a US operation in Venezuela that resulted in the deaths of 32 Cuban nationals, all reportedly members of Cuba’s armed forces and intelligence services, during an attempt to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In an official statement released on Sunday, Havana expressed profound grief and announced two days of […]

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Colombian President Claims US Strike Targeted Suspected Cocaine Facility in Venezuela

Colombian President Claims US Strike Targeted Suspected Cocaine Facility in Venezuela

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has alleged that the United States carried out an air strike on what he described as a suspected cocaine-processing site in the Venezuelan port city of Maracaibo. In a post shared on X, Petro said the site may have been involved in transforming coca paste into cocaine. His remarks followed comments […]

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Crisis Deepens in Yemen as Emergency Declared Following Separatist Territorial Gains

Crisis Deepens in Yemen as Emergency Declared Following Separatist Territorial Gains

Yemen has entered a tense new phase after the head of the country’s presidential council declared a nationwide state of emergency on Tuesday. The move follows major territorial advances by separatist forces reportedly backed by the United Arab Emirates, escalating uncertainty in an already fragile nation. In a formal statement, the council leader confirmed that […]

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Bangladesh Uprising Leaders Form Election Pact with Islamist Party Amid Mixed Reactions

Bangladesh Uprising Leaders Form Election Pact with Islamist Party Amid Mixed Reactions

Bangladesh’s largest Islamist party has entered a new election alliance with a political coalition formed by student leaders of last year’s uprising — a move that has drawn sharp reactions from within the student group itself. Jamaat-e-Islami, which was heavily suppressed during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15 years in power, is pushing to regain […]

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Trump’s proposed US$400 million East Wing ballroom faces lawsuit as January plans release approaches

Trump’s proposed US$400 million East Wing ballroom faces lawsuit as January plans release approaches

Plans for a new East Wing ballroom at the White House are moving ahead even as legal and political challenges intensify. A federal planning commission announced that early next month the White House will present additional details on the proposed ballroom during a January 8 hearing. President Donald Trump has previously said the project could […]

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Trump Renames Kennedy Center After Himself, Sparking Family Backlash

Trump Renames Kennedy Center After Himself, Sparking Family Backlash

In a move that has stirred controversy and drawn sharp criticism, US President Donald Trump has officially renamed Washington’s iconic Kennedy Center after himself. Following a vote by the institution’s board, the national cultural hub is now known as the Trump-Kennedy Center. Trump, who earlier this year handpicked new board members, also installed himself as […]

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Australia Enforces Historic Under-16 Social Media Ban as Elon Musk’s X Confirms Compliance

Australia Enforces Historic Under-16 Social Media Ban as Elon Musk’s X Confirms Compliance

Australia has officially activated its unprecedented new law banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms—marking a global first in digital safety regulation. As the legislation came into force, Elon Musk’s platform X announced that it will comply fully with the requirement. “It’s not our choice—it’s what the Australian law requires,” X stated, acknowledging […]

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US Defence Bill Seeks Deeper Engagement with India

US Defence Bill Seeks Deeper Engagement with India

The United States is signaling a stronger partnership with India as part of its new defence policy for 2026. The recently released National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) underscores America’s commitment to collaborating with India through initiatives like the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region and address rising challenges from […]

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China Premier Will Not Meet Japanese PM at G20 Amid Taiwan Tensions

China Premier Will Not Meet Japanese PM at G20 Amid Taiwan Tensions

China’s Premier Li Qiang will not hold a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, the Chinese foreign ministry confirmed today. This decision comes amid escalating tensions over Taiwan, a sensitive issue that has recently strained Sino-Japanese relations. Spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized during a regular press briefing […]

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