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The East Wing of the White House is being torn down to make room for President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom, a project that has sparked national controversy and criticism from historians and lawmakers. The demolition, which began earlier this week, contradicts Trump’s earlier assurances that the historic building would remain …

Cuba’s Foreign Ministry has strongly denied U.S. allegations that Cuban soldiers are fighting in Ukraine, calling the claims “unfounded.” The ministry released new details about ongoing legal proceedings against Cubans accused of acting as mercenaries in the Russia-Ukraine war, reaffirming its policy of zero tolerance toward such activities. According to …