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Japan Implements Social Initiatives to Combat 'Lonely Deaths' Among Elderly
Government agencies and private organizations are developing strategies to reduce social isolation and prevent solitary deaths among Japan's aging population.
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Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns following drone incursions
Prime Minister Evika Silina announced her resignation on Thursday after a coalition collapse triggered by the handling of Ukrainian drones entering Latvian airspace.
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EU Invites Taliban Officials to Brussels for Migrant Return Talks
The European Commission is seeking a meeting with Taliban officials to discuss the deportation of Afghan migrants who pose security threats, despite not recognizing the group's authority.
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Thailand Terminates Maritime Agreement With Cambodia
Bangkok has unilaterally ended MoU 44, a 2001 maritime accord with Cambodia, citing decades of stalled progress.
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President Trump Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Summit with Xi Jinping
The two-day summit will address critical tensions surrounding trade tariffs, the conflict in Iran, and the status of Taiwan.
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Qatar Intensifies Mediation Efforts Amid Conflict With Iran
Doha is increasing regional diplomacy to resolve tensions between the U.S. and Iran despite airstrikes and disruptions to oil market access.
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EU Negotiators Reach Provisional Deal to Combat Essential Medicine Shortages
The agreement aims to reduce dependency on non-EU countries and increase the use of public funds to support the production of critical drugs.
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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Released from Prison
The former prime minister was released on parole after serving eight months of a one-year sentence for corruption-related charges.
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France seeks new African partners at Nairobi summit
President Emmanuel Macron visits Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit to redefine France's relationship with the continent following its withdrawal from the Sahel.
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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.