EU and Indonesia Finalize Trade Agreement After 9 Years of Talks
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Indonesia and the European Union have concluded a comprehensive free trade agreement after nine years of negotiations, eliminating import duties on over 90%...
Kim Jong Un Signals Stronger Partnership With China in New Statement
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to strengthen ties with China "more vigorously" in response to Xi Jinping's congratulatory message on North...
Disney Reinstates Jimmy Kimmel in Challenge to Trump’s Media Crackdown
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Disney announced it will return Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show to ABC on Tuesday, ending a six-day suspension prompted by the host’s controversial monologue...
Trump’s Gaza Breakthrough? Muslim Nations to Review US Plan
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President Trump will meet leaders from eight Muslim-majority nations on Tuesday to present a proposal for post-war governance in Gaza, according to Axios....
Indonesia’s Military Invades Civilian Life Under Prabowo
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Indonesia’s defense ministry has taken out a full-page newspaper advertisement defending the military’s growing involvement in civilian programs including nutrition, farming, and healthcare—under...
UN Expert Exposes Russia’s Return to Soviet-Style Suppression of Dissent
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A UN special rapporteur has accused Russia of systematically reviving Soviet-era repression tactics, including forced psychiatric treatment, to silence anti-war dissent and criticism...
Russia Offers to Extend New START Treaty if US Agrees
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a one-year extension of the New START nuclear arms control treaty, which is set to expire in...
At Taiwan’s Defense Show, Europe Steps into the Spotlight
At Taiwan's largest defense show, Europe raised its profile as countries consider helping Taiwan against China's aggression. Taiwan has mainly relied on the U....
Civilian Massacre: Israeli Strike Wipes Out Family in Southern Lebanon
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An Israeli drone strike hit the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil on Sunday, killing five people, including three children and their father—and...
“Break the Ice”: U.S. Lawmakers in Rare Beijing Visit to Stabilize Relations
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A bipartisan U.S. House delegation met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, the first such visit since 2019—as both countries seek to...