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TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump greets Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025. Trump landed in Egypt on October 13 for a summit on Gaza, following a lightning visit to Israel after a ceasefire he brokered entered into force. (Photo by Yoan VALAT / POOL / AFP) (YOAN VALAT / AFP)

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What “Trump’s Peace” Really Means

As Donald Trump leans on a “peace through strength” message, allies point to the Abraham Accords as proof that his brand of transactional diplomacy can...

By News USA

31 oct 2025 / 12:13

US President Donald Trump (C) delivers a statement during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025. Trump landed in Egypt on October 13 for a summit on Gaza, following a lightning visit to Israel after a ceasefire he brokered entered into force. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP) (KHALED DESOUKI / AFP)

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Middle East “Peace” Effort: From Normalization to Cease-Fire Deals

When observers speak about “Trump’s peace” in the Middle East, they typically mean two related but distinct tracks. The first is the 2020 normalization...

By News USA

30 oct 2025 / 17:16

NBA MVP Gilgeous-Alexander: The Thunder's Unbelievable Season

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JUNE 08: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts a layup against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 08, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by William Purnell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (WILLIAM PURNELL / Getty Images via AFP)

NBA FINALS — Where In a stunning culmination to a breakout season, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2025 NBA...

By News USA

23 oct 2025 / 15:09

A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future.

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Instead, this engaging fable drops you into the mind of a young man on a quest to find himself and his personal path to success and happiness.

The intelligence,...

By Pixabay

07 feb 2025 / 11:22

FAST Stroke Signs: How Quick Action Can Save Lives

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Cardiovascular Disease including stroke remains a leading cause of death in the United States and is the number one cause of death in women, according...

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06 nov 2025 / 13:04