Elon Musk absent from Trump's White House dinner with US tech leaders
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Tariff exemptions on electronics temporary, says US Commerce Secretary
The Trump administration late on Friday said it would exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, a move US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said would not be permanent.
Russia 'was and remains the aggressor', says Ursula von der Leyen
European leaders quickly condemned Sunday's deadly Russian attack on Sumy, sharing condolences on social media.
Smartphones and computers now exempt from tariffs imposed by Trump
Smartphones and computers, as well as other electronic devices and components, including semiconductors, solar cells and memory cards, would be excluded from Trump's global tariffs.
Multiple people injured as Russian drone attack sets off large fires in Kyiv
Ukraine's Air Force says it shot down 56 out of 88 drones launched by Russia across Ukraine overnight.
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US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Russia to discuss Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine has endorsed a US ceasefire proposal, but Russia has effectively blocked it by imposing far-reaching conditions. European governments have accused Putin of dragging his feet.
Belgium to follow Dutch voluntary military service initiative
To increase reservists, 18-year-olds in Belgium will soon receive letters informing them about voluntary military service, following a recently announced initiative in the Netherlands.
Houthis say US strikes kill at least two people in Yemen's Saada
A bombing video posted by US President Donald Trump on Friday suggests casualties in the overall campaign may be higher than the rebels acknowledge.
Israel deploys troops to new security corridor across southern Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the new "Morag Corridor" on Wednesday, and suggested it would cut off the southern city of Rafah, which Israel had ordered evacuated, from the rest of Gaza.
As his employment limit nears, Elon Musk could be leaving DOGE soon
US President Donald Trump told reporters this week that “at some point, he’s going to be going back” to running his companies. As far as the Department of Government Efficiency, Trump said “it will end.”
Danish prime minister refutes US claim on Greenland during visit
Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after US Vice President JD Vance accused Denmark of underinvesting in the territory during a visit to a US air base in Greenland last week.
At least four killed in Russian strikes on Ukrainian city Kryvyi Rih
Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is often targeted by Russian strikes. The city lies around 70 kilometres from the nearest frontline.
US Senator Cory Booker sets record with 24-hour marathon speech
Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able” in a move of defiance against President Donald Trump's actions.
Gaza food shortage 'critical' amid closure of WFP bakeries, UN says
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the food situation remains “very critical” since Israel closed all crossings into Gaza a month ago, cutting off all humanitarian deliveries.
Troops from 12 NATO countries take part in military drill in Black Sea
The drill is conducted on the Danube river and on Romania's Black sea coast, aiming to strengthen collaboration between NATO allies, naval, air and land forces.
Chinese military launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said it had tracked 19 Chinese navy vessels in the waters surrounding the island in a 24-hour period from 6am Monday until 6am Tuesday.
Severe storms cause destruction on Greek islands of Mykonos and Paros
Forecasters warned that further severe weather was on the way, with heavy rain to hit the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades, where a red warning was imposed until early Tuesday.
Thousands flee Gaza's Rafah after Israel issues new evacuation orders
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said 140,000 people are impacted by the Israeli military's latest displacement orders, which indicate it could soon launch another major ground operation in Gaza's southernmost city.
Search for missing US soldiers in Lithuania continues
Rescuers drained water from a swamp as they tried to retrieve an M88 Hercules armoured vehicle.
At least 23 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, hospitals report
The strikes come after the United Nations announced it would reduce its presence in Gaza following an alleged Israeli attack on one of its buildings, killing one employee.
South Korean prime minister reinstated as acting president
The court ruled seven to one in Han Duck-soo's favour, giving hope to supporters of President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was impeached in December for declaring martial law.
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