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Musk doesn’t come close to goal of cutting US spending by $1 trillion — Politico

According to the report, the Department for Improving the Efficiency of the American Government will be remembered more as a chaotic missed opportunity than as a transformation of the federal government

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Russian army takes Stroyevka, advances towards Kamenka, expert says

"With the capture of Stroyevka, the Russian forces are accomplishing several strategic objectives simultaneously," Andrey Marochko said

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Israel accepts Witkoff’s new proposal for Gaza settlement — Netanyahu

The Israeli prime minister announced it at a meeting with families of hostages held in Gaza

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Israel Defense Forces says Hezbollah radical eliminated in south Lebanon

The press service said that terrorist was rehabilitating a site used by the by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to manage its fire and defense array

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Turkish foreign minister relays Ankara’s view of fair Ukraine ceasefire terms to Russia

"Right now, the sides need to exchange their positions on talks," Hakan Fidan noted

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IMF strikes preliminary deal with Kiev on $500 million tranche

Subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board, Ukraine would have access to about US$0.5 billion, bringing total disbursements under the program to US$10.65 billion, the fund said

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Russia, Ukraine differ on ceasefire demands, mediation crucial — top Turkish diplomat

Hakan Fidan stressed that these differences need to be bridged

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RTS Index accelerates after official exchange rates release by Central Bank

The regulator lowered the rate to 78.5 rubles for the dollar

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Russian state debt drops below 14.5% of GDP as of 2024 year-end — PM

Mikhail Mishustin pointed out that the state debt value is "even more comfortable"

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Situation in Zaporozhye challenging, government doing all it can to stabilize it — Putin

The Russian president added that the Russian authorities will also ensure that all support programs that have been created and are being formed are equitably and effectively implemented throughout Russia

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Over 20,000 people evacuated in Canada due to wildfires — TV

There has been no information on casualties or damage

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Houthi leader says group launched 14 missiles, drones toward Israel over past week

According to the group’s leader, the targets of the strikes were located in the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv, Haifa, Ashkelon and Eilat

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Gold purchases by developing economies to drive metal price — expert

Developing economies will need to buy 11,000 metric tons of gold to draw level with developed countries at least by the share in reserves, Darya Tarasenko noted

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Israel drives Gaza to most dangerous stage of starvation — UN special rapporteur

According to Michael Fakhri, Israel's plan has always been to inflict the greatest possible damage and destruction, and to inflict the highest possible death toll

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South Korea may benefit from Russia-DPRK rapprochement, expert says

Andrey Sushentsov, Dean of the Department of International Relations at MGIMO University, highlighted that North Korea perceives threats to its security, which largely motivates its extensive military development

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Gas pipelines in Europe should be built, not closed — Szijjarto

"While Ukraine put Budapest in a difficult situation, Bulgaria reliably and responsibly provides for transportation off energy resources to Hungary," the Hungarian minister of foreign affairs and trade said

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Russian army almost destroys Ukrainian defenses near Krasnoarmeysk, according to an expert

"Russian troops are advancing along a broad front spanning over 10 kilometers, with key villages like Malinovka, Mirolyubovka, and Shevchenko Pervoye witnessing continuous Russian advances," Andrey Marochko said

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Next NHL season to be Ovechkin’s last — journalist

According to Jacob Billington, the Washington Capitals "sent an email to season ticket holders indicating that 2025-26 would be the final season of Alex Ovechkin's NHL career"

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Musk's DOGE exit doesn't mean he's leaving politics behind — expert

According to Yegor Toropov, Donald Trump and Elon Musk remain loyal to each other

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Kazakhstan counts on Russia as strategic partner — Tokayev

The president of Kazakhstan said that matters related to CPC were discussed in a recent telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin