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U.S. and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of 'America First' global health deals
Dec 4, 2025 - World 
The Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of "America First" global health funding agreements that will prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president's broader foreign policy goals and positions.
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Dec 4, 2025 - World 
Russian authorities said Thursday they have imposed restrictions on Apple's video calling service FaceTime, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet and communications online.
Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation
Dec 4, 2025 - World 
The death toll from last week's catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors isolated by the disaster with hundreds of people still unaccounted for across the region.
EU's former chief diplomat quits College of Europe role after being named in fraud probe
Dec 4, 2025 - World 
The European Union's former foreign policy chief resigned on Thursday as head of a prestigious institute of European studies after becoming embroiled in a fraud investigation over a training program for junior diplomats.
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the U.S. proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Dec 4, 2025 - World 
Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin, indicating in comments published Thursday that any deal is still some ways off.
