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Reporters Without Borders Urges Niger to Lift Ban on French Media
The media watchdog has condemned the Russian-backed military government's sudden suspension of nine French media outlets.
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Syrian Court Charges Bashar Assad's Cousin Atef Najib with War Crimes
Atef Najib, former political security chief in Deraa and cousin of the ousted president, faces charges for orchestrating a crackdown on 2011 protests.
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Vladimir Putin says Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'
The Russian president made the comments on Saturday as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire.
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Canadian Armed Forces Record Recruitment Surge
Canada has seen its highest military enrollment in over 30 years, surpassing recruitment targets for the second consecutive year.
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UAE Pursues Independent Foreign Policy Across Middle East and Africa
The United Arab Emirates is shifting toward a more assertive and independent strategic approach, distancing itself from traditional Gulf alliances and OPEC constraints.
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Frontier Airlines Plane Kills Runway Trespasser at Denver International Airport
A person who jumped a perimeter fence was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles during takeoff on Friday night.
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Péter Magyar Sworn In as Hungary's Prime Minister
The victory of the center-right Tisza party ends Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure as leader of Hungary.
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Three hikers killed after Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia
Authorities report three deaths and several injuries after hikers entered a restricted zone on Halmahera island during a volcanic eruption.
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ASEAN Leaders Adopt Contingency Plan to Mitigate Iran War Economic Impacts
Southeast Asian leaders meeting in the Philippines have adopted a strategy to address energy shocks and economic fallout resulting from the conflict in Iran.
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Trump Announces Three-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
President Donald Trump stated that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a truce from May 9 to May 11, including a prisoner exchange.
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Global Effort Underway to Trace Passengers from Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship
Authorities are racing to locate passengers who disembarked from the MV Hondius before isolation measures were implemented following a hantavirus outbreak.
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Hormuz Blockade Drives Fertilizer Shortages and Price Spikes in Africa
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has significantly increased the cost of ammonia and urea, threatening food security across African nations.
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EU Monitors Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Dutch Cruise Ship MV Hondius
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control is coordinating with health authorities after a cluster of severe respiratory illnesses and deaths were reported on the vessel.
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China hands suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers
Former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were convicted of bribery and corruption by a Chinese military court.
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Iran Reviews US Peace Proposal as Trump Predicts War Will End 'Quickly'
President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding a potential deal to end the conflict after Tehran began reviewing a US peace proposal.
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North Korea Declares It Is Not Bound by Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaties
Pyongyang reaffirms its irreversible status as a nuclear-armed state, rejecting international pressure and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
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France Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Red Sea for Potential Hormuz Mission
The French carrier strike group has moved south of the Suez Canal as Paris proposes a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ghana Debates Law to Ban 'Sex for Jobs' Practices
President John Mahama proposes legislation to make it illegal for employers to demand sexual favors in exchange for employment.
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Japan Updates Indo-Pacific Strategy with Focus on Southeast Asia
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a strategic shift prioritizing energy security, critical minerals, and ASEAN resilience during a visit to Vietnam.
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Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' operation in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to the U.S. military effort to escort stranded vessels out of the critical shipping lane to pursue an agreement with Iran.
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Romanian Government Collapses After No-Confidence Vote
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's pro-EU government was toppled on Tuesday, risking access to EU funds and stalling fiscal reforms.
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Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Factory Kills 21
President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough investigation after a blast at a fireworks plant in Hunan province killed 21 people and injured 61 others.
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North Korea Increases Executions Over Consumption of Foreign Media
A watchdog reports a surge in capital punishment for North Koreans consuming South Korean pop culture and American films.
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Sudanese Child Soldiers Gaining Millions of Followers on TikTok
Psychologists warn of a dangerous trend as child soldiers in Sudan become celebrated social media influencers.