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Three takeaways from Trump-Zelensky meeting at Mar-a-Lago

President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on Sunday, as negotiations on ending Russia’s war in the eastern European nation continue. Upon greeting Zelensky at the entrance to the club, Trump projected optimism, telling

Why everyone loves Japan

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! Winter holiday season is here, and for an increasing number of Americans, that means traveling abroad. Europe and Mexico are still hot destinations, but in recent years, Japan has skyrocketed to the top. In many places, Tokyo is the

China hiding missiles on merchant ships for a Taiwan war

China appears to be experimenting with missile-armed merchant ships, probing whether commercial hulls packed with concealed firepower can deliver surprise salvos and tilt the naval balance in a Taiwan or US-China clash. This month, multiple media sources reported that China

Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan

JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 28 - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress in the stalled ceasefire in Gaza when he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for talks that will include Israel’s concerns over Hezbollah in Lebanon

EFFector Audio Speaks Up for Our Rights: 2025 Year in Review

This year, you may have heard EFF sounding off about our civil liberties on NPR , BBC Radio , or any number of podcasts. But we also started sharing our voices directly with listeners in 2025. In June, we revamped EFFector , our long-running electronic newsletter, and launched

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The most exciting primaries to watch in 2026

A handful of states are teeing up some of the most highly anticipated primaries of next year, offering clues about the direction for both parties as all eyes turn toward the midterms. Democrats are bracing for competitive Senate primaries in Texas, Michigan and Maine, some of