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July 31, 2026 Finance

Japan and US support yen

Tokyo · Japan

Japan and the United States conducted coordinated currency intervention on July 31, 2026, to support the Japanese yen after it fell to its weakest level in approximately four decades. The...

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April 4, 2026 Breaking

French artist seeks war crimes probe on IDF strike

Paris · France

French-Lebanese artist Ali Cherri filed a complaint in France on April 3, 2026, requesting a war crimes investigation into an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Beirut in November...

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March 27, 2026 Breaking

FBI arrests man over firebomb plot

New York · United States

Federal authorities arrested 26-year-old Alexander Heifler in March 2026 over an alleged plot to carry out a violent attack against New York-based Palestinian-American activist Nerdeen Ki...

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March 20, 2026 Breaking

Cuba Faces Widespread Energy Crisis

Havana · Cuba

Cuba is experiencing a severe energy crisis, with nationwide blackouts affecting millions of residents. The national electrical grid has collapsed in several regions, leaving homes, hospi...

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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March 3, 2026 Politics

Trump Administration Appoints 22-Year-Old To Terrorism Prevention

On March 3, 2026, the administration of United States President Donald Trump appointed a 22-year-old political staff member to a role connected to terrorism prevention within the Departme...

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February 18, 2026 Breaking

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Trump Order Boosts Glyphosate Production

Trump Order Boosts Glyphosate Production On February 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to designate glyphosate herbicide...

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February 14, 2026 Breaking

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Ted Kaczynski Historical Mailings Noted in Broader Epstein-Linked Investigations

On May 25, 1993, domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, mailed an explosive device to David Gelemster, a historical act that contributed to his nationwide bombing ...

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February 12, 2026 Politics

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Trump Calls for Netanyahu Pardon

Prime Minister’s Office · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

On February 12, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly demanded that Israeli President Isaac Herzog grant a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, thrusting himself into one of ...

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February 9, 2026 Politics

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Prince William Faces Growing Pressure Amid Epstein Files Scrutiny

London · England · United Kingdom

On February 9, 2026, Prince William and Princess Catherine broke their prolonged silence over revelations emerging from the U.S. Justice Department’s release of the so‑called “Epstein fil...

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February 7, 2026 Politics

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North Korea announces late‑February 9th Congress meeting

Pyongyang · North Korea

North Korea announces late‑February 9th Congress meeting On February 7, 2026, state media in North Korea reported that the country will convene its 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party in ...

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February 6, 2026 Breaking

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US raises alarm over Israeli spying activities

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

US raises alarm over Israeli spying activities On February 5, 2026, senior U.S. officials publicly described espionage activities linked to Israel as reaching “alarming, even t...

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February 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Isaac Herzog photographed signing artillery shells destined for Gaza

Northern Israel · Kiryat Shmona · Northern District · Israel

Isaac Herzog photographed signing artillery shells destined for Gaza On February 5, 2026, images and reports circulated during the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Au...

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February 3, 2026 Politics

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Political Realignments and Policy Decisions in Australia

Canberra · Australian Capital Territory · Australia

Political Realignments and Policy Decisions in Australia On February 3, 2026, Australian politics saw multiple developments with potential implications for national policy and ...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

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Allegations and Claims Regarding Former Israeli Soldiers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Social media posts have circulated claiming that former members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), or active IDF personnel, are employed by or working with U.S. Immigration and Customs E...

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January 30, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel accused of using ‘skunk water’ as crowd control in Palestinian territories

West Bank · Hebron · Hebron Governorate · Palestine

Israel accused of using ‘skunk water’ as crowd control in Palestinian territories On January 30, 2026, human rights groups and Palestinian authorities accused Israel of using a...

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January 28, 2026 Politics

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Trump Warns Iran to Negotiate Nuclear Deal Amid Military Tensions

On January 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal or face consequences that would be “far worse” than previous military actions, according to Reuter...

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January 26, 2026 Breaking

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Iran nationwide protests escalate with high casualties

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

Mass protests across Iran have continued since late December 2025 amid economic hardship and political discontent, evolving into one of the largest uprisings since the 1979 Iranian Revolu...

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January 25, 2026 Politics

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56th World Economic Forum concludes amid geopolitical tensions

Davos Congress Centre · Davos · Graubünden · Switzerland

On January 26, 2026, the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland concluded after a week of sessions involving global political and business leaders. The forum featured discussions...

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January 25, 2026 Breaking

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Ongoing Iranian internet blackout as protests persist

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

On January 26, 2026, Iran continued to experience a near‑total internet blackout imposed by government authorities as part of efforts to suppress the 2025–2026 nationwide protests. Since ...

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January 25, 2026 Finance

US plans $1.6 billion investment in rare earths miner

On January 25, 2026, reports stated that the United States government planned to inject $1.6 billion into USA Rare Earth, taking a 10% stake in the company, with additional private financ...

January 23, 2026 Politics

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Bulgaria Constitutional Court Approves President Radev’s Resignation

Constitutional Court of Bulgaria · Sofia · Sofia City Province · Bulgaria

On January 23, 2026, Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court formally approved the resignation of President Rumen Radev, allowing him to step down before the end of his term, which was due to exp...

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Ministry of Economy and Finance · Sejong · Sejong Special Self-Governing City · South Korea

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January 21, 2026 Finance

South Korea issues first government digital bond

South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance issued the country’s first government-backed digital bond, leveraging blockchain technology to improve transparency and reduce transaction co...

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January 19, 2026 Breaking

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Iran arrests: alleged mossad agents amid unrest

Iran Reports Arrests of Alleged Mossad Agents Linked to Protests Iranian authorities reported the arrest of an alleged affiliate of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service during ongoing pr...

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January 15, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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U.S. Federal Authorities Consider Insurrection Act Amid Minneapolis Unrest

Minneapolis Police Department Third Precinct · Minneapolis · Minnesota · United States

On January 15, 2026, U.S. federal authorities signaled potential consideration of the Insurrection Act following escalating unrest in Minneapolis related to federal law enforcement operat...

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January 15, 2026 Finance

European Union Expands Financial Support for Ukraine Businesses

On January 15, 2026, the European Investment Bank announced new EU-backed financial guarantees aimed at expanding access to credit for businesses affected by the war in Ukraine. The initi...

November 25, 2025 Politics

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation After Public Split With Trump

On November 21, 2025, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman from Georgia known for her outspoken views, announced she will resign from the U.S. House of Repres...

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August 16, 2025 Breaking

Arrest of Tom Artiom Alexandrovich in the United States

On August 16, 2025, Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, an Israeli cybersecurity official and senior executive at the Israel National Cyber Directorate, was arrested in Henderson, Nevada, as part o...

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June 1, 2025 Breaking

Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist

Gaza · Palestine

The United Nations Secretary-General’s annual report on conflict-related sexual violence included Israel in its annex listing parties identified as having credible information indicating ...

October 12, 2024 Breaking

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Philip Esformes Arrested Again After Trump Clemency

Miami · Florida · United States

Philip Esformes Arrested Again After Trump Clemency Miami, Florida — Philip Esformes, the Miami-based nursing home executive whose 20-year federal prison sentence for health care f...

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Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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January 6, 2021 Breaking

Storming of the U.S. Capitol During Electoral Certification

On January 6, 2021, a violent mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., while Congress was meeting to certify the Electoral C...

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December 5, 2020 Politics

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Gaza and US immigration policies affected by data analytics tools

Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

Gaza and US immigration policies affected by data analytics tools On December 5, 2020, analysts reported that U.S. immigration enforcement and counterterrorism operations in Ga...

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January 11, 2018 Politics

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Shithole Countries Comment

Oval Office White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

On January 11, 2018, during a meeting in the Oval Office with members of Congress, Donald Trump made a remark referring to certain countries while discussing immigration policy, including...

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December 28, 2012 Breaking

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Changes to Smith–Mundt Act in H.R. 4310 Section 1078

United States Capitol · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Amendment of the Smith–Mundt Act in the National Defense Authorization Act On 28 December 2012, President Barack Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ...

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September 11, 2001 Wars & Conflicts

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September 11 Attacks

World Trade Center · New York City · New York · United States

September 11 Attacks 2001 September 11 Attacks 2001 On September 11, 2001, nineteen militants associated with the Islamist extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four commercia...

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March 16, 1968 Wars & Conflicts

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My Lai Massacre

My Lai · Sơn Mỹ · Quảng Ngãi · Vietnam

On March 16, 1968, U.S. Army soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, Americal Division, carried out a mass killing of Vietnamese civilians in t...

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November 1, 1932 Wars & Conflicts

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Bolshevik Policies Cause Mass Famine Across Soviet Union Including The Holodomor

Soviet-Era Famines Under Bolshevik Rule Between 1930 and 1933, a series of mass famines occurred across the Soviet Union following Bolshevik policies of forced collectivization...

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January 23, 1918 Breaking

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Charlie Chaplin and Mildred Harris

Los Angeles · California · United States

Charlie Chaplin married actress Mildred Harris on October 23, 1918, in Los Angeles. Chaplin was 29 years old and Harris was 16. Harris was already working as a film actress when the relat...

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January 1, 1600 Wars & Conflicts

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Barbary Pirates Kidnap Europeans For Slavery In North Africa And Ottoman Territories

European Captives Sold Into Slavery By Barbary Pirates From the 16th to the 19th centuries, Barbary pirates operating from North Africa — including present-day Morocco, Algeria, ...

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May 29, 1453 Wars & Conflicts

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Ottoman expansion and conquest

Constantinople · Ottoman Empire (present-day Istanbul, Turkey) · Greece

The Ottoman Empire expanded from a small Anatolian principality into one of the largest empires in history. Between the fourteenth and early twentieth centuries, Ottoman forces conquered ...

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July 1, 652 Breaking

Trans-Saharan Slave Trade Transported Millions Of Enslaved Africans Across The Sahara

Trans‑Saharan Slave Trade The Trans‑Saharan slave trade began around the mid‑7th century following the Treaty of Baqt in 652 CE, which established formal relations between Arab r...

Roman Senate · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

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March 25, 222 Politics

Severus Alexander Becomes Emperor

Severus Alexander was proclaimed Roman Emperor following the assassination of Elagabalus. The Roman Senate officially endorsed his accession, marking a return to more traditional imperial...

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Published Research Nations & Civilizations

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Sadat Is Assassinated

6 October 1981 — Islamist militants within the Egyptian military assassinate President Anwar Sadat during a military parade commemorating the 1973 war. The attack follows mounting domesti...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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Military Defeat and Domestic Crisis Converge

August–November 1918 — Germany and its allies face military retreat, shortages, exhaustion and growing political instability. Bulgaria, the Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary leave the wa...

Published Research Nations & Civilizations

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Neolithic Farming Communities

c. 6500–5500 BCE — Farming, livestock keeping and permanent villages become established in parts of the territory of modern Albania. Communities increasingly depend on cultivated crops an...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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David Lloyd George

1916–1922 as British prime minister — Lloyd George leads Britain during the final two years of the war and the peace conference. His government intensifies national economic mobilization ...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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Lend-Lease Mobility Strengthens Soviet Offensives

1 January 1944 — By 1944 large numbers of American trucks, locomotives, food supplies and communications equipment are supporting Soviet logistics. Soviet weapons production remains overw...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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United States Freezes Japanese Assets

26 July 1941 — Following Japan's movement into southern French Indochina, the United States freezes Japanese assets. British and Dutch measures follow, and Japanese access to imported oil...