U.S. Blockade of Iran Ports Raises Ceasefire Risks, Deepens Strategic Standoff
Jerusalem— U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that American forces have blockaded Iran’s ports, a move that has heightened
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Germany’s Merz Presses Netanyahu to Halt Lebanon Fighting, Warns on West Bank
Berlin— German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end military operations in southern Lebanon and pursue
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Vietnam Moves Closer to China Model as State Control Expands Ahead of Xi Meeting
Hanoi— Vietnam is increasingly aligning with China’s governance and economic model, tightening state control and adopting Beijing-style regulatory frameworks as
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Trump to Meet U.S. Envoy to China as Diplomatic Focus Sharpens
Los Angeles — U.S. President Donald Trump will meet on Tuesday with the United States Ambassador to China, the White
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Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV, Deepening Rift Over Iran Conflict
Washington— Donald Trump on Sunday criticized Pope Leo XIV, saying the first American pontiff was “not doing a very good
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Pope Leo Launches Africa Tour to Highlight Continent’s Challenges
Vatican city— Pope Leo XIV began a 10-day tour of four African nations on Monday, aiming to draw global attention
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Cuba’s Díaz-Canel Warns US Against Military Action, Regime Change
San Juan— Miguel Díaz-Canel warned that the United States had no justification to attack Cuba or attempt to remove him
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Mali Backs Morocco’s Western Sahara Plan, Withdraws Recognition of Sahrawi Republic
Bamako — Mali said on Friday it supports Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara and has withdrawn its recognition of
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Ukraine Leverages Iran Conflict to Expand Gulf Diplomatic Reach
Kyiv— Volodymyr Zelensky has stepped up diplomatic engagement across the Middle East during the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, securing security
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China Urges Deeper Coordination with North Korea in High-Level Talks
Beijing — Wang Yi called for closer coordination between China and North Korea during a meeting with leader Kim Jong
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