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Russia Deploys Kalibr-Armed Warship to Mediterranean Amid Rising Tensions

On July 13, 2025, Russia deployed three warships to the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is armed with Kalibr cruise missiles , according to a report from the Ukrainian Navy. The missile carrier is capable of launching up to four Kalibr missiles , adding a new layer of strategic presence in the region. At the same time, Ukrainian officials confirmed that no Russian naval vessels  were detected in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov  ,marking a shift in maritime focus. Over the past 24 hours, six vessels transited the Kerch Strai t toward the Black Sea, with three continuing toward the Bosphorus Strait , while five ships entered the Sea of Azov. This deployment comes amid ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, where Russian forces reportedly suffered significant losses in recent combat engagements. Analysts suggest the move may be part of a broader effort by Moscow to project power beyond its immediate borders , especially as tensions remain high across multiple fronts. The presence of Ka...

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Senate Gridlock Deepens as Trump’s $3.3 Trillion Bill Faces Second Day of Voting


The U.S. Senate plunged into a second day of intense deliberations over President Donald Trump’s sweeping $3.3 trillion tax and spending bill, dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” The legislation, a cornerstone of Trump’s second-term domestic agenda, has triggered a marathon “vote-a-rama” session, where senators can propose unlimited amendments—leading to hours of nonstop voting and debate.

Despite advancing the bill on a narrow 51-49 vote late Saturday, Republican leaders are struggling to secure the final votes needed for passage. With Senators Rand Paul and Thom Tillis already opposed—citing concerns over national debt and Medicaid cuts—GOP leadership has little room for further defections.

The bill includes major tax cuts, increased defense and border security spending, and controversial rollbacks on healthcare and clean energy programs. Critics argue it disproportionately benefits the wealthy while slashing support for low-income Americans.

Democrats have seized the opportunity to force votes on contentious issues, aiming to put Republicans on record ahead of the midterms. Meanwhile, the GOP is racing to meet a self-imposed July 4 deadline to deliver the bill to Trump’s desk.

With tensions high and the legislative clock ticking, the Senate remains locked in a high-stakes standoff that could shape the nation’s fiscal future for years to come.

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