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Putin visits Kursk region for first time since Ukraine's incursion
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the town of Kurchatov in the Kursk region, which was partially occupied by Ukrainian forces for…
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Zelensky says fighting ongoing in Kursk border region
Despite the Russian military's assertions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that his troops are still fighting in the…
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Southeast Asians in L.A. region are being detained, deported at routine ICE check-ins
A growing number of Southeast Asian immigrants in Los Angeles and Orange counties whose deportation orders have been on indefinite hold…
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Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine's Kherson region
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the…
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Russia says it has retaken another village in the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has pushed Ukrainian forces from one of their last remaining footholds in Russia's Kursk region, officials…
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L.A. was forged by global commerce. Can the metropolis we know survive the Trump trade wars?
When Fang Chen was growing up in the wealthy city of San Marino in the 1980s, it was still a majority white community, one where locals…
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An inside guide to Tohoku—Japan’s historic ryokan region
The Tohoku region of Japan is synonymous with the great 17th-century writer Matsuo Basho — whose journey into the north of his country was…
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Risks of bad loans, slowdown in region spark cuts in banks’ target prices; DBS downgraded to ‘sell’, OCBC, UOB get ‘hold’ rating
Analysts have downgraded their outlook on Singapore banks amid concerns of weaker loan growth and higher credit costs, as US President…
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Singapore bourse one of least hit in region by US tariff tsunami; STI down 0.3%
Compared to their regional peers, Singapore shares ended Thursday (Apr 3) almost unscathed by the tsunami of tariffs the United States…
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Eastern German leaders meet to discuss future of the region
The premiers of the five states in eastern Germany are meeting in Berlin on Thursday to discuss the future of the region, which still lags…
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Ethiopia's prime minister asks Tigray region to nominate new leader to ease political tensions
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia ’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday asked people in the northern Tigray region to nominate a…
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Old photo shows Pakistani flag burned in Afghanistan, not border region
Following a deadly ambush on a Pakistan convoy bringing supplies to Kurram, a region bordering Afghanistan, social media posts falsely…
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Pimco opens office in Dubai as asset managers flock to region
PACIFIC Investment Management Co (Pimco) opened a Dubai office, becoming the latest major fund manager to deepen its presence in the…
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Ukraine intercepts glide bomb in Zaporizhzhya region
Ukraine has successfully intercepted a Russian glide bomb in the southern region of Zaporizhzhya, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy…
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Opinion: Trump's Gaza plan echoes decades-old Israeli calls to expel Palestianians
On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes and crimes…
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In Syria, the fighting is over, but a resource-rich region is left in limbo
HIRRI, Syria — Mohammad Khalawi explains the devastation of Syria’s Deir al-Zour province through the scars left by the many conquerors…
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Trump's call for U.S. takeover of Gaza hits wall of opposition
TEL AVIV — President Trump’s declaration that the United States wants to “take over” the war-ravaged Gaza Strip and permanently resettle…
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How Trump's foreign policy is creating an opportunity for China in Latin America
During a nine-day trip through Latin America in the fall, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the leaders of Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia,…
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Trump punishes Colombia for refusing entry to deportation flights
WASHINGTON — Facing another early challenge to his immigration policies, President Trump on Sunday ordered a 25% tariff on exports from…
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Colombians flee to Venezuela as clashes between rebel groups escalate in coca-rich border region
TRES BOCAS, Colombia (AP) — The Colombian border village of Tres Bocas has become a ghost town as residents flee to neighboring Venezuela…
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Colombia suspends peace talks with ELN rebel group again after violence in northeastern region
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Von der Leyen: Gaza ceasefire 'brings hope to an entire region'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the agreement on the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip between Israel and the…
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Zelenskyy said Ukraine captured 2 wounded North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region. Here's what we know.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has captured two North Korean soldiers. Zelenskyy said the two soldiers were wounded…
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Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region
COPANCA, Moldova (AP) — Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili…