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Japan’s biggest Yakuza crime group pledges to end decade-long gang war
Japan’s largest yakuza crime syndicate has pledged to end its longstanding war with a rival faction and refrain from causing...
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New Zealand politicians sing as bill that sparked massive protests is ‘annihilated’
New Zealand politicians broke out in song Thursday after striking down a right-wing-backed proposal that opponents feared would erode indigenous...
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US-China rivalry over Panama Canal sparks tensions, leaving Panama caught in war of words
Panama promotes itself “as the bridge of the world, heart of the universe” but lately the narrow Central American Isthmus...
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The US-China trade escalation has no end in sight. Here’s why Beijing’s not backing down
What was supposed to be a historic, era-defining trade war launched by US President Donald Trump against a range of...
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El Salvador says it shares gang intel with the US — and requests specific deportees
El Salvador says it shares intelligence with the United States about gang members wanted by the Central American nation and...
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King Charles and Queen Camilla pay a surprise visit to recovering Pope Francis during Italy trip
King Charles and Queen Camilla paid a surprise visit to the recovering Pope Francis on Wednesday during a state visit...
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New video of China’s tailless, triple-engine fighter jet has military aviation community buzzing
New images have emerged of one of China’s futuristic fighter jets, a three-engine, tailless flying wing aircraft that Western analysts...
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The IMF reaches a deal with troubled Argentina on a $20 billion bailout
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it has reached a preliminary agreement with Argentina on a $20 billion bailout,...
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Russia steps up offensive across the front line in Ukraine, in apparent defiance of Trump. What does it mean for the war?
It is not yet clear if this is the start of a major spring offensive by Vladimir Putin’s forces, of...
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Hegseth spurs fiery response from Beijing over Panama Canal ‘threat’ comments
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together the United...
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