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The sanctions, introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump to pressure Moscow into a ceasefire in Ukraine, have triggered backlash from several countries. Hungary, which obtains the majority of its oil from…
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Google And IonQ Claimed Quantum Computing Milestones This Week
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at two big quantum computing milestones, the man trying to build the next Tesla, a retinal implant that restores eyesight and more. To get The Prototype in your inbox, sign up here.
Google CEO…
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Palestinian factions demand full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
Palestinian factions have reiterated their unified stance against Israel’s annexation of the occupied West Bank and the displacement of Palestinians in Gaza.
As they concluded a two-day meeting hosted by Egypt on…
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4 dead in grenade explosion at Ukrainian train station
The incident occurred in the northern city of Ovruch, as the perpetrator was being checked by the border guard.
“A 23-year-old Kharkiv resident, who was carrying the explosive device, died. Three women, aged 29, 58, and 82, all [local] residents…
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Satellite images show extent of demolition at the White House
New satellite imagery has revealed the extent of the demolition work at the White House in order to make way for President Trump’s multi-million dollar ballroom.
Pictures emerged on Monday showing the facade of the East Wing being torn down. The…
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Hamas to Mediators: Pressure Israel
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Hazem Qassem reaffirmed the group’s full commitment to the Gaza ceasefire agreement, while denouncing Israel for multiple violations since the truce took effect on October 10, 2025.
“We have…
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Russia, China, Iran envoy to IAEA send joint letter to Grossi
Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has announced that the ambassadors and permanent representatives of Russia, China, and Iran have sent a joint letter to the Director General of the International Atomic…
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Italian MEP cancels Israel visit over West Bank annexation law – Middle East Monitor
Italian MEP Lucia Annunziata said Friday she will not join next week’s European Parliament delegation to Israel, citing the country’s recent approval of a law to annex the West Bank, according to media reports on…
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Ukraine allies pledge to ‘take Russian oil and gas off global market’
More than 20 nations supporting Ukraine have pledged to “take Russian oil and gas off the global market” as part of efforts to pressure President Vladimir Putin to end the war.
“We’re choking off funding for Russia’s war machine,” said UK Prime…
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Are US-Israeli relations experiencing upheaval under Trump? | Occupied West Bank News
Angry US reaction to Knesset vote to annex occupied West Bank.
The Israeli parliament has voted to annex the occupied West Bank – a move unlikely to become law but described as an “insult” by United States Vice President JD Vance.
President…
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