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WorldMar 19

Japan Disputes U.S. Assessment of Policy Shift on Taiwan Following Official's Remarks

Japan has rejected a U.S. intelligence assessment characterizing recent Taiwan-related comments by a Japanese official as representing a significant policy shift.

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WorldMar 19

Two Iranian Men Charged Under National Security Act in London

Counter-terrorism police charged two Iranian nationals under Britain's National Security Act on Wednesday.

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WorldApr 21

Chinese national charged with photographing US military aircraft in Nebraska

Tianrui Liang, a Chinese college student, was arrested at JFK Airport and charged with illegally photographing military planes near Offutt Air Force Base during a road trip.

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WorldApr 4

Italian PM Meloni Tours Gulf States Amid Energy Security Concerns

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE to strengthen energy partnerships amid regional tensions and supply concerns.

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WorldApr 4

Nigeria launches manhunt after bandits abduct residents in Zamfara state

Nigerian authorities have initiated a search operation following kidnappings by armed groups in the northwestern state of Zamfara.

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WorldApr 21

State Department Updates Haiti Travel Advisory to Highest Warning Level

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti, warning Americans against travel due to widespread kidnappings and gang violence.

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WorldMay 25

Military Families, Veterans Reflect on Service and Sacrifice on Memorial Day

Families of fallen service members and veterans marked Memorial Day by sharing memories and honoring those who died in military service.

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WorldJun 11

Philippine earthquake leaves 47 dead, mayor seeks helicopter aid for isolated villages

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines killed 47 people and displaced over 45,000, with officials requesting helicopter food drops for cut-off communities.

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WorldApr 21

Mother of American hostage killed in Gaza publishes memoir about son's death

Rachel Goldberg-Polin has written a memoir about her son Hersh, who was taken hostage in Gaza in 2023 and killed by his captors in 2024.

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WorldMar 18

India Deploys Naval Escort for Fuel Ships as Oman Oil Prices Surge Past $150

India has sent warships to escort its fuel tankers near the Gulf of Oman as regional oil prices spike above $150 per barrel amid supply concerns.

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WorldApr 3

Poll Shows Americans Expect Middle East Instability to Worsen Amid Iran Tensions

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 52% of Americans anticipate deteriorating conditions in the Middle East over the next year as U.S.-Iran tensions continue.

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WorldApr 20

Iranian woman arrested in US for alleged arms trafficking to Sudan

Shamim Mafi faces charges for allegedly brokering weapons sales to Sudan's defense ministry on behalf of Iran.

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WorldJun 10

East Jerusalem sees surge in Palestinian home demolitions, settler evictions

Israeli authorities demolished over 260 Palestinian homes in east Jerusalem in 2025, a 70% increase from three years earlier, as settlement activity accelerates.

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WorldJun 10

Investigation Links Global Tech Brands to DRC Minerals from M23-Controlled Mines

Global Witness report alleges Amazon, Sony, and Ericsson may have unknowingly sourced coltan from mines controlled by M23 militia in eastern DRC.

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WorldJun 10

Cuban diplomat calls US sanctions pretext for military intervention

Cuba's top envoy to the US said recent sanctions and Castro indictment are pretexts for potential military action amid deteriorating relations.

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