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President-Elect Donald Trump Vows to Delay TikTok Ban, Promises National Security Solution
Offering hope to the nearly 170 million TikTok users in the United States after the popular app went dark, President-elect Donald Trump…
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TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech
When the Supreme Court hears arguments on Friday over whether protecting national security requires TikTok to be sold or closed, the…
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Japan’s Seven & i deal related to national security: economy minister
JAPANESE economy minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Wednesday (Jan 8) he believed a potential foreign acquisition of retail giant Seven & i…
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Japan flags foreign takeover of 7-Eleven owner as a national security issue
A POTENTIAL foreign acquisition of Japanese retail giant Seven & i would be “heavily related” to national security, Japan’s Economy…
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Young Foreign National Dies after Falling from Overhead Bridge in Telok Blangah in Singapore
Following a suspected fall from an overhead bridge, a 36-year-old man was found dead near Telok Blangah Road in Singapore. Singaporean…
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Why it took 248 years for the bald eagle to become America's national bird
What's New The bald eagle has finally become America's official national bird after a bill was signed into law by President Joe Biden on…
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France observes a national day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte
PARIS (AP) — France marked a national day of mourning Monday for the victims of Cyclone Chido, which devastated the French overseas…
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Tourist Dies After Being Attacked by Wild Elephant on Popular Trail at Thailand National Park
A visitor was killed by a wild elephant at a national park in Thailand on Tuesday. The 49-year-old Thai woman, identified only as Jeeranan…
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19 Australian renewable projects add 6.4GW to national electricity market
Australia's renewable energy sector is set for significant growth with the announcement of 19 new projects under the Capacity Investment…
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Workers at Canada's national postal service go on strike Friday, disrupting deliveries
TORONTO (AP) — Workers at Canada's national postal service are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with Canada Post.…
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Taiwan leader defiant towards China in first National Day address
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday in his first National Day address that he would vow to resist any moves towards…
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Taiwan celebrates National Day holiday against background of Chinese threats
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan celebrated its National Day holiday Thursday against the background of threats from China, which claims the…
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Mexico's Congress puts the National Guard under military command despite criticism
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Senate approved early Wednesday putting the National Guard under the command of the military despite…
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Posts falsely claim Alberta wildfires stop at national park
Screenshot of a Facebook post taken August 13, 2024 In 2023, social media users repeatedly claimed arsonists set Canada's record-breaking…
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Wildfire in Jasper National Park could burn for months, Canadian official says
JASPER, Alberta (AP) — A wildfire that has destroyed hundreds of structures in the town of Jasper is the largest blaze recorded in Jasper…
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Famed national park evacuated in Canada as fires threaten the area
Dangerous wildfires forced a town and a major national park in Canada’s Alberta province to evacuate overnight Monday. Evacuation orders…
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Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election
PARIS (AP) — As it stands on the threshold of power in France, the far-right National Rally is facing scrutiny about some of the…
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At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally
NICE, France (AP) — At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National Rally the strongest political force in…
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France’s National Rally Confirms Lead in Snap Election Polls
(Bloomberg) -- France’s National Rally consolidated its lead in opinion polls taken a little over a week before the country’s snap…
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Why an exam has sparked national outrage in India
A key medical exam in India has sparked anger, protests and allegations of cheating after thousands of candidates secured abnormally high…
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Marcus Thuram appeals to French voters to reject National Rally
Last Sunday, the French public was left shocked after the nation’s president Emmanuel Macron called a snap election set to take place on…
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France's National Rally plans to woo other right-wingers
Following its win in the European elections, France's right-wing populist National Rally (RN) wants to woo other right-wingers, including…
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Macron hopes to contain far right in national elections after it surged in EU vote. It's a risky bet
The far right's surge in France in elections for the European Parliament was widely expected. What came next was not. French President…
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First French projections put hard-right National Rally well ahead in EU election
PARIS (AP) — First projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's…