Trump Revokes Biden’s Sanctions on Israeli West Bank Settlers

The United States President, Donald Trump, has lifted sanctions imposed by his predecessor on extremist settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in a reversal praised by the Israeli far right. Joe Biden’s administration had imposed sanctions on Israeli settler groups and individuals accused of violence against Palestinians. The Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

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Putin Seeks Renewed Dialogue with Trump on Ukraine and Nuclear Arms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his congratulations to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his inauguration, expressing cautious optimism for improved relations between Moscow and Washington. During a rare televised meeting of Russia’s Security Council on Monday, Putin highlighted the importance of open dialogue on key global issues, including the conflict in Ukraine and nuclear…

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