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Trump calls Putin; Britain and EU reach “reset” deal, and more
Ep. 20250520
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Donald Trump said his phone call with Vladimir Putin went “very well” and claimed that ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine would begin “immediately”.
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Trump ponders Iran regime change; Iran vows revenge, and more
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10:00|Abbas Ara ghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, called America’s actions “outrageous” and “criminal”.20250622. Zelensky appeals to allies; America moves warplanes, and more
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03:55||Ep. 20250621A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release on bail Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist detained since March without being criminally chargedIran rules out talks if Israeli attacks continue; Britain’s assisted-dying bill, and more
15:08|A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release on bail Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist detained since March without being criminally charged