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China’s Growing Favorability Across the Global South
Global South nations increasingly favor China over the U.S. as economic investment, Belt and Road infrastructure, and pragmatic foreign policy drive a major geopolitical shift
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South Korea Proposes Talks with Pyongyang to End Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes peace talks with Pyongyang to formally end the Korean War, curb nuclear capabilities, and lower DMZ military tensions
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Trump says will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory
US President Donald Trump says he will ‘soon’ declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, escalating tensions with Iran over the vital global energy route
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Iran hardens stance on Strait of Hormuz reopening
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US ends its war, unfreezes assets, and agrees to ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon
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The World Is Turning: China Rises as America’s Soft Power Cracks
A 2026 Pew study reveals a historic shift: China’s affordable tech, high-speed rail, and practical influence are winning over the Global South as US appeal wanes
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Syria court issues death sentences for Bashar Al Assad, and Atef Najib
A Damascus court sentences former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Maher al-Assad, and Atef Najib to death in absentia for war crimes and torture
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Defence Pact as Regional Tensions Rise
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement as tensions involving Iran, the US and Yemen’s Houthis reshape regional security
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US Embassies Warn Citizens to Prepare for Possible Middle East Escalation
US embassies across 11 Middle Eastern nations urge American citizens to locate shelters, monitor flights, and prepare for potential evacuations as US-Iran tensions flare
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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 13 as rescuers search for survivors
At least 13 people are dead after a M6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan. Rescuers search collapsed buildings as thousands evacuate
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How One Assassination Triggered World War I
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo ignited World War I, shifting alliances and leading to the collapse of empires
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Over 390 Drones Target Moscow Region in Major Overnight Attack
Russia reported over 390 Ukrainian drones targeting the Moscow region overnight, interception operations neutralized most before reaching the capital as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump
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World Population Day: Youth Aspirations Collide with Harsh Realities in Developing Nations
As the world observes World Population Day 2026, global attention has turned to the aspirations of young people and the challenges they face. While a growing youth population offers significant economic potential, limited jobs, education, and public investment continue to hinder progress across many developing nations.
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US launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran, targeting nearly 90 military sites
The US has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting 90 Iranian military sites along the southern coastline to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
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NATO Turns to Regional Security as Trump Pushes Allies at Turkey Summit
US President Trump and NATO leaders meet in Ankara to address defence spending, the Ukraine war, and regional security amid rising Europe-Middle East tensions
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Pope Leo Calls on Europe to Better Protect Migrants, Urges Long-Term Strategy
During a symbolic visit to Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV challenged European and US leaders to replace emergency border reactions with humane, long-term migration integration plans
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Khamenei's funeral ceremonies officially begin: State TV
Iran has begun six days of public funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with thousands of mourners and foreign dignitaries attending amid heightened security
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Tehran Prepares for Historic Farewell as More Than 90 Countries Confirm Participation in Khamenei's State Funeral
Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated all state facilities are prepared not just for the ceremonies, but to host critical bilateral meetings
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Twin Earthquakes Kill 32 in Venezuela, Leave 700 Injured and Widespread Destruction
Two powerful earthquakes (mag 7.2 and 7.5) hit Venezuela's coast, killing at least 32 people, injuring 700, and collapsing buildings. A state of emergency is declared
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US Senate passes war powers resolution challenging Trump’s Iran war authority
The US Senate has joined the House in passing a historic, bipartisan war powers resolution directing President Trump to halt military actions against Iran
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Trump Says Starmer ‘Hurt Himself’ on Energy and Immigration After Resignation Announcement
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized outgoing British PM Keir Starmer following his resignation announcement, citing critical failures in immigration, energy, and military cooperation
