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New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani is traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with President Trump at the White House for their second discussion on public housing issues.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro lost trust in his then-Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, contemplating her dismissal prior to his arrest by the United States, as revealed by The New York Times.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Donald Trump, as the New York Times reveals missing documents related to a woman who accused him of sexual assault.

A report from The New York Times reveals that most of the records regarding a sexual assault accusation against Donald Trump are missing from the Epstein case files released by the U.S. Justice Department.

The New York Times reports that Nicolás Maduro believed a conversation with Donald Trump assured him the U.S. would not attack Venezuela, while also expressing distrust toward Delcy Rodríguez, his potential successor.

The Finnish Parliament is set to discuss a new interpellation concerning the country's rising unemployment rates, submitted by the Centre Party and Liike Nyt.

The Finnish parliament is set to discuss the concerning unemployment situation today, as a no-confidence motion is raised by the Center Party and Liike Nyt.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken precautions in the event of an attack from the U.S. or Israel, including plans for his own potential assassination.

Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania refuted a New York Times article suggesting he and Senator John Fetterman have a strained relationship, emphasizing that there is no truth to the claims.

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is reportedly preparing contingency plans in response to possible assassination attempts by the United States or Israel.

US special representative Paolo Zampolli supports the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to the Paralympic Games following their ban due to the Ukraine conflict.

A New York Times report suggests that potential military action by Trump against Iran could result in significantly higher casualties for American forces compared to last year's conflict.

A U.S. investor associated with the Trump family is considering a partnership with a Russian energy company to develop a natural gas project in Alaska.

An American investor with connections to Trump signed a gas deal with Russia's Novatek, indicating potential renewed economic ties despite geopolitical tensions.

Ukraine and Russia have discussed the idea of establishing demilitarized zones in the Donetsk region during talks involving US participation.

Russia and Ukraine are engaging in discussions about establishing a demilitarised zone in Donetsk Oblast during trilateral talks, despite ongoing disputes over territorial control.

Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, has reduced its stake in Apple and Amazon while acquiring a new position in The New York Times.

The article discusses how civilian casualties in Ukraine increased in 2025, along with the escalation of Russian territorial gains and destruction of Ukraine’s infrastructure, contradicting Trump's claims of a swift resolution to the conflict.

The Center Party and Liike Nyt have filed a vote of no confidence regarding Finland’s poor unemployment situation, criticizing the government’s economic and employment policies.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that an investigation is being conducted into a New York Times report about U.S. Army ammunition used by drug cartels in Mexico.

The FBI halted an investigation into the shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Good by an ICE agent, influenced by Trump administration officials, according to the New York Times.

A New York Times investigation reveals that Mexican drug cartels, labeled as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the US, are acquiring ammunition manufactured by the US Army.

New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie remarked that Vice President JD Vance's mother was justified in her past actions of attempting to sell him for drugs, following his refusal to apologize to a shooting victim's family.

At least half of NFL players disapprove of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny being the halftime show headliner for Super Bowl LX, according to a recent anonymous survey by The Athletic.

The Washington Post plans to lay off hundreds of journalists following a report by the New York Times, citing a video call with staff, just days after reducing coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics amid rising financial losses.

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the congressional investigation regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following a change in their willingness to cooperate.

Western intelligence agencies report no evidence that Iran is currently enriching uranium for nuclear weapons, despite detecting activity at nuclear sites.

Russia aims to make Kyiv uninhabitable by conducting large-scale attacks on its energy facilities, emphasizing the city's vulnerability as winter approaches.

It has been revealed that certain Russian air defense systems in Venezuela were not operationally connected to radars during a US military operation in January 2026.

As Iran enters its third week of mass protests amid a deepening security and political crisis, the potential for direct conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel heightens the risk of a regional war.

A viral footage of a solitary man crouching on a street in Tehran has drawn comparisons to the 'Tank Man' from Tiananmen Square, amid rising protests in Iran where young demonstrators are bravely standing up against security forces.

Ukraine has granted a bid to an investor group associated with Trump to mine a significant lithium deposit, pending formal agreement.

President Trump defended the shooting of a Minnesota woman by an ICE agent during an interview with New York Times reporters, sharing footage of the incident from the Oval Office.

In an interview with the New York Times, US President Donald Trump stated that the United States expects to control Venezuela for a long time, exploiting its vast oil reserves under the transitional government's provision.

A US raid in Venezuela aiming to kidnap President Nicolas Maduro resulted in at least 80 deaths, including soldiers and civilians, according to Venezuelan officials.

US President Donald Trump called his special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, an 'idiot' for his support of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to reports.

Former generals of the deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad are secretly plotting to regain control of Damascus over a year after his fall, according to leaked communications reported by the New York Times.