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Trump Administration Weighs Sanctions Relief For Russia
News Desk
March 4, 2025
Trump weighs Russia sanctions relief to restore ties, end Ukraine war, and explore economic cooperation with Moscow.
Trump weighs Russia sanctions relief to restore ties, end Ukraine war, and explore economic cooperation with Moscow.
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Trump hints at a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal as Europe pushes for a truce, revealing fractures in Western unity over the war.
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TSMC to invest $100bn in US chip plants, avoiding tariffs as Trump pushes for semiconductor manufacturing dominance.
Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine, pressuring Zelensky for peace talks amid worsening US-Ukraine relations.
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UK finalizes $2 Billion deal to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air-defense missiles, boosting Kyiv’s security amid Russia’s assault.
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Nepalese police arrest Indian sharpshooter Guddu Patel in Kathmandu for Lal Mohammad’s murder, exposing cross-border crime.
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FIFA lifts suspension after Pakistan Football Federation approves reforms, allowing the team to play in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
Pakistan’s first manned space mission with China announced, as Shehbaz Sharif highlights economic reforms and investment plans.
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U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson docks in Busan, reinforcing military ties with South Korea amid tensions with North Korea.
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Lutnick says U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada may be lower than 25%; trade partners warn of retaliation amid economic concerns.