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US Pushes New Ukraine Peace Framework as Diplomatic Pressures Rise on Moscow

Felipe Cardona December 1, 2025

Washington Seeks New Paths to Break Diplomatic Deadlock A new phase of negotiations between the United States and Ukraine is unfolding as American diplomats intensify efforts to develop a peace framework capable of halting the ongoing conflict with Russia. Behind closed doors, U.S. officials are working to craft proposals that

Ukraine Faces Turmoil as Zelenskyy’s Chief of Staff Resigns Amid Expanding Anti-Corruption Probes

SMGN Publishing November 28, 2025

Ukraine Confronts Internal Crisis as Yermak Steps Down Ukraine is facing a moment of profound political instability following the resignation of Andrii Yermak, the long-standing chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This is further exacerbated by the ongoing Ukraine political turmoil and corruption scandal. The departure of one of

Putin Signals Openness to U.S. Peace Plan but Threatens Further Force in Ukraine

SMGN Publishing November 27, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified global concern by stating that a U.S. proposal could serve as the basis for a future peace agreement. However, he simultaneously warns that Moscow will seize Ukrainian territory by military force if Kyiv refuses to withdraw voluntarily. His remarks, delivered during a visit to

Europe Warns Moscow Shows No Real Intent for Peace Talks

SMGN Publishing November 26, 2025

European leaders raised new alarms about the direction of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. They warn that Russia shows no genuine willingness to pursue a credible peace agreement. As discussions circulate between capitals like Geneva, Abu Dhabi, and Washington, the European Union is intensifying its calls for meaningful participation in

Netherlands Moves to Ease Tensions With China in Critical Chip Dispute Impacting Global Auto Supply Chains

SMGN Publishing November 19, 2025

Netherlands Takes Major Step to De-Escalate Chip Dispute With China Affecting Global Auto Production The Netherlands has taken a significant step toward defusing a growing conflict with China, known as the Netherlands–China chip dispute. This conflict had raised alarms across the global automotive sector. At the center of the dispute

Russia Launches Massive Night Attack on Kyiv as Fires, Casualties and Urban Damage Spread Across the Capital

SMGN Publishing November 14, 2025

Russia Carries Out Large-Scale Strike on Kyiv Leaving Deadly Impact Across Several Districts A powerful Russian assault struck Kyiv during the early hours, killing at least four people and injuring dozens as explosions echoed across the capital. Ukrainian authorities reported widespread fires and significant damage after drones and missiles were

Trump Threatens $1 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC Over Edited Documentary as Political Tensions Escalate

SMGN Publishing November 12, 2025

Trump Accuses BBC of Defamation in $1 Billion Legal Threat Donald Trump has reignited his long-running battle with the media. This time he is taking aim at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) with a staggering $1 billion legal threat. The former U.S. president alleges that a BBC documentary unfairly edited

Expert Tips to Navigate Flight Delays and Cancellations During Crisis

SMGN Publishing November 6, 2025

Widespread flight delays and cancellations are impacting major airports nationwide as the government shutdown, now the longest in history, continues to drag on. Air traffic controller shortages have caused issues at numerous airports for more than a month, creating ripple effects across the entire travel network. In response to the

Nuclear Brinkmanship: Deciphering Russia’s ‘Invincible’ New Weapons and Global Response

SMGN Publishing October 31, 2025

President Vladimir Putin recently heralded tests of two extraordinary new Russian weapons—the Poseidon underwater drone and the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile—claiming they possess capabilities “unmatched in the world.” The Poseidon, described by a senior Russian parliamentarian as capable of “put[ting] entire states out of operation,” is a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater

U.S. Sanctions Russia’s Top Oil Companies as Trump Pushes for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire

SMGN Publishing October 23, 2025

U.S. Targets Russia’s Oil Giants Amid Push for Ceasefire in Ukraine The United States has announced sweeping sanctions against Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. This is a dramatic move aimed at cutting financial lifelines to the Kremlin’s war efforts in Ukraine. President Donald Trump, who had previously

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DOJ Releases New Epstein Files Referencing Trump

SMGN Publishing December 23, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice released an additional batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, adding new material that includes hundreds of references to President Donald Trump. The disclosure forms part of a broader, congressionally mandated effort to make public all federal records connected to Epstein’s activities,

The Choral Uses Music to Unite a British Town During World War I

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The historical drama The Choral is set in 1916, at a moment when World War I was reshaping communities across Europe. Against the backdrop of global conflict, the film focuses on Ramsden, a fictional town in northern England whose peaceful appearance contrasts sharply with the reality of conscription, loss, and

Student Loan Wage Garnishment Set to Resume for Millions of Borrowers in 2026

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The U.S. federal government is preparing to reinstate wage garnishment for student loan borrowers who remain in default, marking a major shift in federal student debt enforcement after several years of suspended collections. The policy change is expected to take effect in early 2026 and will gradually expand throughout the