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White House Accuses Iran of Strait Provocations, Vows Deterrence Alongside Dialogue
In a recent routine press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that despite persistent tensions between the United States and Iran
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What Is Grey-Zone Conflict?
News about the Indo-Pacific often mentions 'grey-zone' activity. What does it mean, why has it become so common, and how does it differ from open warfare? A clear explainer.
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Why Visit Taiwan: A Traveller's Introduction
Towering mountains, vibrant cities, night markets and legendary food — Taiwan packs astonishing variety into a compact island. A first-time visitor's guide to what makes it special.
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New York Knicks Make History by Sweeping Five Major ESPY Awards
The annual Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards (ESPYs) were held recently at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City. The ceremony's undisput
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Webb and VLT Directly Image Exoplanet Beta Pictoris d to Reveal Evolution
The astronomical community has achieved a major breakthrough. A research team, utilizing NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in conjunction with the E
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Morocco Faces International Concern Over Press Freedom Following Journalist’s Defamation Trial
Veteran Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet was recently summoned by Moroccan prosecutors for questioning regarding statements he made online. Prosecutors accu
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British Prisoner Gets Two Extra Years in Iran After Exposing Jail Conditions
The family of British citizen Craig Foreman has confirmed that Iranian authorities have extended his original 10-year sentence for espionage by an addition
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DRC Launches International Legal Panel to Advance Transitional Justice in Conflict Zones
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government has officially announced the formation of an advisory committee composed of international war crimes
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Sudan Civil War Collapses Healthcare as Cholera Cases Top 1,000 in Kordofan
According to the latest statistics from Sudan’s Federal Ministry of Health, the number of cholera cases in the states of North Kordofan and West Kordofan h
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One Dead, 24 Missing After Ship Sinks Off Indonesia's Sulawesi Island
A serious maritime disaster occurred off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, this week when a passenger vessel sank during its voyage. At least one person ha
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Seven Dead, One Missing After Rubber Boat Explosion Off Liaoning Coast
A serious maritime accident occurred recently off the coast of Liaoning Province, China, when an inflatable boat exploded while in transit, resulting in ca
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Sudan Conflict Escalates as RSF Drone Strike Hits Northern Power Plant
The civil war in Sudan has escalated once again. Earlier this week, a drone strike launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) precisely hit a key power sta
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Sudanese Army Retakes North Darfur Reservoir as Resource Battles Worsen Crisis
The Joint Forces affiliated with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced this week that they have successfully recaptured the Orshi reservoir area in Nor
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Israeli Airstrike Kills Hamas Militant Linked to Last Year's Abduction of Soldiers
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated in a release this week that an airstrike in the Gaza Strip successfully eliminated a member of Hamas’s military wing
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US Consulate in Erbil Targeted by Drone Strike; Security Forces Strengthen Defenses
A drone attack was reported in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, on Monday local time. According to local security officials and U.S. sou
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International Coalition Downs Seven Drones Attacking Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan
The Counter-Terrorism Service of the Kurdistan Region Security Council (KRSC) in Iraq announced on the 18th that Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region
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India Bans Nationals from Working on Ships in Unsafe Strait of Hormuz
The Directorate General of Shipping of India recently issued an urgent directive explicitly prohibiting domestic shipping companies and related operators f
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US Navy Intercepts Tanker in Persian Gulf to Counter Iranian Influence
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) recently confirmed that during a blockade operation in the Persian Gulf, U.S. forces successfully intercepted and disabled t
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Former Nepal Deputy PM and Interior Minister Sentenced in Refugee Scam
The Kathmandu District Court in Nepal delivered a landmark verdict this week in a high-profile fraud case involving "fake Bhutanese refugees." Top Bahadur
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US Navy Intercepts Iranian Tanker in Arabian Gulf to Enforce Sanctions
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed this week that U.S. forces successfully intercepted and disabled the Curaçao-flagged oil tanker "M/T Belma" during
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US Central Command assists two merchant ships navigating through Red Sea crisis.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) recently confirmed that, as the blockade of shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding waters intensifies, U.S. forces have tak
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Iran's Parliament Speaker: Diplomatic Doors Remain Open Despite Rising Regional Tensions
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, recently stated that despite the renewed military friction between the United States and Iran
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Iran's Parliament Speaker Says Ceasefire Channels Remain Open Amid Rising Tensions
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf recently stated publicly that despite the recent escalation in military tensions between Iran and the U
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What Is the 'One China' Policy? Untangling a Diplomatic Puzzle
The phrase 'One China' appears constantly in news about Taiwan, yet its meaning is slippery. This explainer untangles the policy, the principle and the difference between them.