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North Korea plans to send 30,000 troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine: Report
Last fall, Pyongyang quietly dispatched around 11,000 soldiers to support Moscow’s defenses near Kursk, helping repel Ukrainian advances.
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Israel says ‘yes’ to US-led ceasefire plan, urges global action to push Hamas
Gideon Saar confirms Israel has accepted US ceasefire proposal; calls on international community to pressure Hamas
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‘We will strike the Houthis like Tehran,’ Israel warns Yemen after missile interception
Israeli Defense Minister says “whoever raises a hand against Israel, that hand will be cut off” after missile from Yemen is shot down
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‘Total access’ for US, 0% tariff on exports: Trump strikes trade deal with Vietnam ahead of July 9 tariff deadline
Vietnam reportedly sought a delay to the tariffs and already relaxed regulatory barriers to US imports, including agriculture and aviation products.
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US President Donald Trump announces US-Vietnam trade deal
In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared the news without offering specifics, saying only that more details would be revealed soon.
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Trump administration freezes $7 billion in education funds: How it leaves US schools in crisis
Critics point out that the funds were legally appropriated by Congress and signed into law by President Trump himself in March, making the freeze possibly unlawful.
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Pakistan, Russia, Houthis and Africa’s Militias: Why Chinese weapons are turning up in every major war zone
China is now the fourth-largest arms exporter globally, after the United States, Russia, and France, but its weapons are disproportionately turning up in the hands of those at odds with democratic powers.
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Two Dalai Lamas? Why Tibet and China are headed for a spiritual showdown | Explained
In recent years, Beijing has tried to exert greater authority over Tibetan Buddhism, including the right to approve or appoint the next Dalai Lama.
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No Modi–Xi meeting at BRICS 2025, Premier Li to attend summit instead: Why it puts India-China diplomatic thaw on hold
This development comes as a setback to hopes of a continued thaw in India–China ties, which began with the carefully choreographed handshake between PM Modi and Xi at the 2023 BRICS Summit in Kazan.
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US eyes fixed visa term for foreign students: How it may put lakhs of Indians on tighter clock
The Trump administration has argued that the change is needed to prevent student visa overstays, a concern that has often been cited in Republican immigration debates.
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Europe boils under deadly heatwave: What’s causing it, who’s suffering most and why it may get worse
As the world’s fastest-warming region, which is heating nearly twice as fast as the global average, Europe is becoming a frontline of the climate crisis.
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Republicans subpoena Ivy League presidents over suspected tuition collusion
Lawmakers demand records from Brown and University of Pennsylvania as part of broader crackdown on elite universities
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Malaysia bans US plastic waste imports, dealing blow to global recycling chain
The move reflects a growing backlash against Western nations offloading plastic trash on developing countries
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House Republicans threaten to derail Trump’s landmark policy bill after Senate breakthrough
GOP opposition over spending and Medicaid cuts grows, leaving Speaker Johnson with a razor-thin path forward.
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Trump administration freezes $7 billion in education funding, triggering nationwide disruption
After-school programmes, English language support, and teacher training hang in balance as schools scramble for answers.
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As war dust settles, Iran ends IAEA cooperation: Why the world must watch Tehran’s next moves closely
Iran may choose to rebuild its nuclear capacity in secret, or use the threat of doing so as leverage. Either scenario presents grave risks.
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Quitting by proxy: How Japan’s resignation agencies are helping workers escape toxic jobs
As rigid workplace traditions shift, a new industry helps Japanese employees leave jobs without confrontation.
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'Legs are still shaking': Japan Airlines flight falls 26,000 feet, passengers recall terrifying moment
The flight made an emergency landing at Kansai Airport on Monday after it experienced a mid-air mechanical issue.
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The ‘Pentagon pizza index’ and its unlikely place in war predictions
An anonymous tracker’s joke about pizza deliveries near the Pentagon is now a viral theory with a curious following.
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US halts Ukraine-bound missile deliveries to replenish its own stockpiles
The Trump administration shifts key air-defence weapons from Kyiv to US forces, signalling a broader reset in foreign policy priorities.
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Tech billionaires plan new bank to serve crypto and startup firms
New internet bank backed by Trump allies is set to offer riskier tech firms crypto-friendly services
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Trump administration considers revoking Mamdani’s citizenship over ‘terrorism’ claims
White House signals support for probe into New York mayoral candidate as GOP escalates attacks after primary upset
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AI talent war intensifies as Meta and OpenAI offer multimillion-dollar salaries to top researchers
Silicon Valley wages for artificial intelligence experts soar, with some engineers earning more than $10 million a year.
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China’s AI models gain global ground, challenging US dominance in artificial intelligence
DeepSeek, Alibaba, and other Chinese platforms are finding users worldwide as countries weigh their AI allegiances.
