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Israel declares southern Lebanon combat zones, urges mass evacuation ahead of strikes

Israel declares southern Lebanon combat zones, urges mass evacuation ahead of strikes

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Tensions across southern Lebanon have sharply intensified after Israel declared all regions south of the Zahrani River as “combat zones,” warning civilians to evacuate immediately ahead of expanded military operations targeting Hezbollah positions. The announcement marks one of the most serious escalations since the ceasefire agreement reached on April 17. The Zahrani River lies approximately […]

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Xi and Trump Open Beijing Talks With Optimistic Vision for US-China Relations

Xi and Trump Open Beijing Talks With Optimistic Vision for US-China Relations

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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began high-level talks in Beijing on Thursday with both leaders expressing optimism about the future of relations between the world’s two largest economies. During the meeting held at the Great Hall of the People, Trump described the moment as an important step toward strengthening ties between […]

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Trump heads to Beijing with business leaders as US-China talks take center stage

Trump heads to Beijing with business leaders as US-China talks take center stage

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US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing this week for a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing Iran conflict are expected to dominate discussions. Before departing Washington, Trump signaled that one of his key priorities would be pushing China to further open its economy […]

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Allies Skeptical of Trump’s $1 Billion “Board of Peace” Offer

Allies Skeptical of Trump’s $1 Billion “Board of Peace” Offer

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World leaders reacted cautiously to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a new international “Board of Peace,” which would require countries to pay US$1 billion for permanent membership. Analysts quickly compared the idea to a pay-to-play version of the UN Security Council. The White House has invited several global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, […]

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US Official Confirms Ongoing American Airstrikes Inside Venezuela

US Official Confirms Ongoing American Airstrikes Inside Venezuela

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A United States official has confirmed that American forces are currently conducting strikes inside Venezuela. The confirmation came early today through a statement shared with Reuters. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, did not disclose further details about the nature of the strikes, the targets involved, or the circumstances leading to the […]

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