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Is China planning a Russian land grab? What to know
Recent moves by China reveal it has not forgotten the territory lost to the Russian Far East during its "Century of Humiliation." This has…
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Myanmar's army is taking back territory with relentless air strikes - and China's help
When insurgents finally gained control of the town of Kyaukme - on the main trade route from the Chinese border to the rest of Myanmar -…
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Chinese missile destroyers sail around US ally's territory
A Chinese naval flotilla, led by a pair of destroyers, was tracked sailing around nearly all of Japan's territory, including its outlying…
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Spain bans Israel-bound weapons ships and planes in its territory over Gaza War
Ships and aircraft carrying weapons to Israel will not be able to call at Spanish ports or enter its airspace, in what FM Gideon Sa'ar…
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Syria says Israel takes some territory around Mount Hermon despite talks
Syria accuses Israel of sending 60 soldiers to Mount Hermon, violating its sovereignty and escalating regional tensions. The incident…
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Haiti to send 400 police officers to Brazil for training as gangs seize more territory
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s government said Monday it plans to send 400 police officers to Brazil next month for training as gang…
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Katz: Continuing war in uncontrolled Gaza territory would unnecessarily endanger hostages
This contradicts statements from other ministers who called for a complete victory over Gaza and against a partial deal. Defense Minister…
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Mexican president rejects Trump's offer to send U.S. troops south to fight drug cartels
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s leader said Saturday that she rejected an offer by President Trump to send U.S. troops into her country to fight…
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Venezuela rejects UN court order to halt election in territory under dispute with Guyana
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government on Friday rejected a ruling from the United Nations’ top court ordering the South…
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Trump admin prepared to recognize Crimea as Russian territory: Report
The Trump administration is poised to recognize Crimea as Russian territory as part of a broader peace deal to bring an end to the…
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US: Wall St opens sharply lower, S&P 500 nears bear market territory
Wall Street’s main indexes opened sharply lower on Monday (Apr 7), with the S&P 500 on track to confirm bear market territory, as…
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Oil prices fall into negative territory as Trump announces new tariffs
Oil prices fell to negative territory after rising by a US dollar in post-settlement trade on Wednesday (Apr 2) as US President Donald…
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Gold may enter overbought territory after recent rapid gains
IN AN era of economic unpredictability, investors are increasingly looking for assets that offer security and stability. Gold, with its…
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With Gaza war on hold, Hamas lets the world know it has not been defeated
TEL AVIV — This past weekend, as Hamas paraded a trio of emaciated Israeli hostages who were about to be freed following more than a year…
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US redeploys rocket launcher on allied territory near China
The United States has reportedly moved a missile system, which had been deployed in the Philippines since last April, to a new site.…
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'We're taking it back.' Trump's comments on the Panama Canal spur pushback from Panama
MEXICO CITY — President Trump said Monday that the United States would reassert control over the Panama Canal, the strategic, U.S.-built…
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Column: Trump wants to grab control of Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal. He's already bungled it
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s campaign excursions into foreign policy were few and far between. He promised to build a stronger military and…
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Mayotte on red alert again as another cyclone heads toward the French territory off Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The French territory of Mayotte was put on red alert Saturday as another cyclone headed toward the islands…
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Russian forces suffered more than 420,000 casualties taking 1,600 square miles of territory in 2024: ISW
Russia suffered over 420,000 casualties taking 1,600 square miles of territory in 2024, per the ISW. Russia's losses in its invasion of…
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Mayotte families express helplessness after Cyclone Chido rips through French island territory
MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte (AP) — Relatives of families struggling after Cyclone Chido ripped through the French island territory of Mayotte…
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Macron to visit cyclone-hit French territory of Mayotte
French President Emmanuel Macron is planning a visit to Mayotte, a small group of islands in the Indian Ocean, following the devastating…
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Cyclone Chido rips through French territory of Mayotte as it barrels toward eastern Africa
MORONI, Comoros (AP) — The French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean has suffered extensive damage from Cyclone Chido, officials…
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China expanding into disputed Himalayan territory with new villages: report
[Source] Satellite images, government notices and social media footage reveal extensive construction of multiple villages in a remote…
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Chinese tanks pictured pulling back from contested border region, not 'invading Indian territory'
Screenshot of the false X post, captured on September 9, 2024 Nuclear-armed rivals China and India have long competed for strategic…