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      Sara Ruthven

      Sara Ruthven

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      US hostage envoy Adam Boehler speaks during an event in Washington. AFP
      Deal for release of American hostages in Gaza ‘real close’, US envoy says

      Adam Boehler says Hamas is holding one alive American and the bodies of four others

      USMarch 09, 2025
      Donald Trump said he is considering sanctions against Russia until a ceasefire and 'final settlement agreement on peace' is reached. EPA
      Trump threatens Russia with sanctions after air onslaught on Ukraine

      Russia fired 67 missiles and 194 drones, targeting energy infrastructure, Ukraine's air force announced

      USMarch 07, 2025
      US President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 3, 2025. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP)
      Trump tells Hamas to release all hostages or 'it's over for you'

      White House press secretary confirms US officials are in direct talks with Hamas

      USMarch 05, 2025
      The executive order from Donald Trump would rescind a federal mandate requiring language assistance for non-English speakers. PA
      Donald Trump declares English as official US language

      Republicans in Congress got the ball rolling earlier this month by introducing bills on the issue in the House

      USFebruary 28, 2025
      Google has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on Google Maps for US users. AFP
      Google Maps changes 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users

      Company stated its intention to make change in January, saying it was policy to adjust names when they have been updated in official government sources

      USFebruary 11, 2025
      Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian doctoral student, was kidnapped in Iraq in March 2023, with no group claiming responsibility. AFP
      US hostage envoy criticises Iraqi Prime Minister over kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov

      Adam Boehler says Mohammed Shia Al Sudani 'should be fired' if Israeli-Russian doctoral student is not released

      USFebruary 05, 2025
      A KC-130J Super Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, on February 2, 2025, as it prepares to deploy troops to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to support migrant holding operations. Department of Defence / AFP
      First flights carrying illegal migrants en route to Guantanamo Bay, White House says

      El Salvador offers to hold US convicted criminals in its new mega-prison

      USFebruary 04, 2025
      Law enforcement agents knock on the door of a home during an operation in Chicago, Illinois. Bloomberg
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      US arrests more than 1,200 people in crackdown on illegal immigration

      Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, supported by several agencies, conducts 'enhanced targeted operations to preserve public safety and national security'

      USJanuary 27, 2025
      Lebanese army vehicles drive past destroyed buildings in the southern Lebanese village of Yarin. The ceasefire stipulates that both Israel and Hezbollah would pull out of the border region, and that the Lebanese military would monitor the area. AFP
      Lebanon and Israel ceasefire extended to February 18, White House says

      Sixty-day ceasefire brokered by the US and France was signed on November 27

      USJanuary 26, 2025
      Houthi fighters take part in a parade in Sanaa, Yemen. Reuters
      Trump calls for redesignating Yemen's Houthis as foreign terrorist organisation

      Administration says it will 'co-operate with its regional partners to eliminate the Houthis’ capabilities and operations'

      USJanuary 22, 2025
      US President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House. EPA
      What executive orders did Donald Trump sign in his first 24 hours as President?

      Orders ran the gamut from wind turbines to working from home, and there are reportedly more to come.

      USJanuary 21, 2025
      Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, centre, after his swearing-in for a third term, at the National Assembly in Caracas. AP
      US offers $25m bounty for Venezuela’s Maduro

      Announcement follows reported detention of opposition figure

      NewsJanuary 10, 2025
      A Russian oil tanker is detained near Finland. Bloomberg
      US and UK issue sanctions on Russia’s energy industry

      New sanctions name Public Joint Stock Company Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, both major players in Russian oil production

      USJanuary 10, 2025
      Prospective students tour Georgetown University's campus in Washington. AP
      US universities warn international students of possible visa issues in Trump return to power

      President-elect has expressed support for permanent residency for international students graduating from US universities but also backed halving number of green cards issued

      USDecember 27, 2024
      Supporters hold a sign before Donald Trump arrives to speak during a campaign event in Tucson, Arizona, in September. AP
      How Donald Trump won over Latino voters

      Republican president-elect received about 45 per cent support among Latino voters - a 13-point increase from 2020

      USNovember 13, 2024
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