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WNBA Star in Police Standoff After Clark Game

Exclusive details emerge of a tense confrontation between WNBA star Sophie Cunningham and a police officer following a controversial game against Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever. The incident, caught on video, reveals a fiery exchange and questions over pla

Glenview Lockdown: Armed Siege as Police Hunt Suspect

A major police operation is underway in Glenview, Illinois, after an armed suspect barricaded himself inside a home. Residents are urged to stay indoors as SWAT and negotiators work to resolve the situation.

Democrat States Defy Trump's Flag Order for Kirk

Several Democrat-led US states openly defy former President Trump's directive to fly flags at half-mast in honour of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking a major political standoff.

US Congress healthcare fight threatens government shutdown

With a deadline fast approaching, a bitter partisan standoff in the US Congress over healthcare funding threatens to trigger a catastrophic government shutdown, putting vital medical services and millions of patients at risk.

Venezuela Sends Fighter Jets to Intercept US Navy Destroyer

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered fighter jets and naval assets to intercept and escort the US Navy destroyer USS Lassen out of what Caracas claims are its territorial waters, escalating tensions in a major diplomatic confrontation.

Putin and Kim Jong-un's jovial Beijing breakfast meeting

Exclusive details emerge of the warm and jovial meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean's Kim Jong-un during a surprise Beijing summit, signalling a deepening of ties between the two isolated leaders.

Russian Jet Intercepts US Spy Plane in Black Sea Standoff

A tense aerial confrontation unfolded as a Russian Su-27 Flanker intercepted a US Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance jet over the Black Sea. Footage captures the moment the warplane closed in, raising international tensions.

Philippines Deploys New Tactic in South China Sea Dispute

The Philippines is pioneering a bold new diplomatic approach, using media and international observers to counter Chinese aggression around the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Exclusive details on the escalating tensions.

Jerry Jones Addresses Micah Parsons Contract Standoff

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones breaks his silence on the Micah Parsons contract stalemate, revealing a firm stance while the star's mother adds fuel to the fire on social media. Exclusive insight into the high-stakes negotiations.

US Navy Warship Transits Taiwan Strait, Defying China

A US Navy destroyer has conducted a high-profile transit through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, challenging Beijing's territorial claims and reaffirming Washington's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Netanyahu's Rhetoric Challenges Albanian Diplomacy

Amid escalating Middle East tensions, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama faces a critical test of diplomatic resolve as Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu issues stark warnings. This analysis examines the high-stakes geopolitical chess game and its implications fo

Putin Agrees to Talks with Western Leaders on Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has signalled a potential de-escalation in the Ukraine conflict, agreeing to a meeting with German and French leaders. The Kremlin confirms readiness for serious dialogue, marking a significant shift in the ongoing crisis.

Trump Doctrine Empowers Putin's Challenge on Alaska

An explosive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's radical foreign policy doctrine, prioritising personal gain over national security, has emboldened Vladimir Putin to openly challenge US sovereignty over Alaska, creating the most perilous geopolitical cris

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