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Trump Cuts Cancer Research Funding by 31% in First Quarter of 2025, Senate Report Claims
Background on the Situation The United States government has reportedly reduced funding for cancer research by 31% in the first...
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Trump Secures $600 Billion Saudi Investment Pledge in Visit
Background on Key Figures and Relevance During his visit to Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump successfully secured a $600...
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US Re-Lists Cuba and Keeps Venezuela on Terrorism Non-Cooperation List
Background and Context The United States has re-listed Cuba and maintained Venezuela on the terrorism non-cooperation list, according to a...
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Understanding China’s ‘New Silk Road’ and its Benefits for Latin American Countries
What is the ‘New Silk Road’ and Who’s Involved? The ‘New Silk Road’ is a project led by China, aiming...
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Zelensky Seeks Trump’s Influence to Lure Putin to Peace Talks in Turkey
Background on Key Figures and Context Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, has reached out to former US President Donald...
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China Pledges Credit Lines and Exchange Programs for CELAC Countries
President Xi Jinping’s Call for Unity Amid Trade Wars Beijing. In an effort to strengthen cooperation and build a shared...
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US to Reduce “De Minimis” Tariff on Chinese Shipments by 54%
Background and Relevance The United States has announced a reduction in the “de minimis” tariff for low-value Chinese shipments, as...
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China States US Responsible for Fentanyl Issue, Rejects Tariffs
Background on the Fentanyl Crisis in the United States The opioid crisis in the United States has been exacerbated by...
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UN High Commissioner Expresses Serious Concern Over US Migrant Deportations
Background on the Issue The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep concern over the...
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Hamas Releases American-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander
Background on Edan Alexander and the Situation Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old American-Israeli dual citizen, was released by Hamas on May...
