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Biden and italian prime minister Meloni Seek international coalition against human trafficking

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni proposed the creation of a global coalition against human trafficking during a meeting at the White House with President Joe Biden. Biden welcomed the Italian leader with a brief rendition of Ray Charles’ “Georgia On My Mind” in the Oval Office, setting a friendly tone for the discussion.

Addressing the European migration crisis, Meloni emphasized the importance of supporting African development to address the root causes of migration. Additionally, she highlighted the urgency of combating human trafficking, which she described as the most profitable criminal activity worldwide.

Meloni’s proposal comes amidst heightened attention to immigration issues in the United States, with both Biden and former President Donald Trump recently visiting the Mexico border. The meeting between Biden and Meloni also underscored their alignment on supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression and providing humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Following the meeting, Meloni departed for Canada to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Her visit coincides with Italy’s presidency of the G7 and precedes the NATO Summit in Washington in July. Under Meloni’s leadership, Italy has distanced itself from China, particularly after withdrawing from the Belt and Road Initiative.

This meeting marks Meloni’s second visit to the White House, following her initial visit last summer. The proposal for a global coalition against human trafficking signals Italy’s commitment to addressing transnational issues under Meloni’s leadership.

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Maradona’s daughter accuses medical team of “horrible manipulation” in court

One of the daughters of Diego Maradona testified in court this Tuesday, breaking down in tears as she denounced what she described as “absolute and horrible manipulation” by her father’s medical team, during an emotional hearing in Argentina.

Gianinna Maradona stated that she and her siblings agreed to home hospitalization after doctors presented it as the best option following the neurosurgery Maradona underwent on November 3, 2020.

The football icon died on November 25 of that year, and the ongoing trial seeks to determine whether the conditions of his home care were appropriate.

According to Gianinna, what the family found at the residence where Maradona was recovering did not match what had been promised. She testified that there was no adequate medical equipment, constant monitoring, or even an ambulance available, despite assurances of continuous care.

“The manipulation was absolute and horrible,” she said during the hearing in San Isidro, near Buenos Aires.

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She accused members of the medical team, including neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, and psychologist Carlos Díaz, of misleading the family.

“I trusted these people, and all they did was manipulate us and leave my son without a grandfather,” she added.

Later in her testimony, recalling that six years have passed since her father’s death, she became emotional and said she struggled deeply with grief in the aftermath.

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Trump extends Iran ceasefire after Pakistan mediation request

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that he will extend the ceasefire with Iran, which was set to expire on Wednesday, following a request from Pakistan.

In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump said the truce will remain in place until Iran presents a proposal and negotiations are concluded, regardless of the outcome.

“I will extend the ceasefire until their proposal is presented and negotiations are completed, whatever the result,” the U.S. leader stated.

Trump justified the decision by claiming that Iran’s government is “deeply divided” and noting that Pakistani authorities, acting as mediators, requested a pause in military action until Iranian leaders and representatives submit a unified proposal.

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Venezuelan opposition demands election date and minimum wage increase

A group of opposition members from the Zulia Humana and former political prisoners on Tuesday demanded that authorities set a date for elections in Venezuela and increase the minimum wage, which has been frozen since 2022 and is currently worth just a few cents per month according to the Banco Central de Venezuela.

During a press conference in Maracaibo, Professor Eduardo Labrador stressed the urgency of establishing an electoral timeline. “We demand that a date be set for elections so Venezuelans can have free and transparent voting. It is essential to have that date now,” he said.

Economist Rodrigo Cabezas, who served under the late President Hugo Chávez, also called for an increase in the minimum wage, arguing that it is feasible through economic policy measures, although he did not specify an amount due to limited public data.

Cabezas warned that Venezuela experienced “galloping inflation” between March of last year and March 2026, a stage that precedes hyperinflation—a phenomenon the country has already faced. However, he clarified that Venezuela is not currently in hyperinflation, expressing hope that it will not return.

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