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A powerful explosion in Moscow has killed another senior Russian military officer, intensifying concerns over internal security amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The victim was identified as Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, who died after a bomb detonated beneath his vehicle in a residential area
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The United States government announced the imposition of entry bans against several individuals accused of promoting censorship of U.S.-based digital platforms from abroad. In its statement, the State Department did not specify the identities or nationalities of those affected, but said the measures
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After being captured in Ukraine, two North Korean soldiers have openly stated that they do not wish to return to their homeland and instead want to build a new life in South Korea. Their position was made clear in a letter written in late October, in which they express their intention to defect
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The Kremlin has revoked the citizenship of investigative journalist Roman Anin, a move that further intensifies pressure on independent journalism in Russia. Anin, founder and editor of the investigative outlet Vazhniye Istorii (“Important Stories”), is known for reporting on corruption
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Pope Leo XIV issued an urgent appeal on Tuesday for a 24-hour ceasefire during Christmas, both in Ukraine and in other conflict zones around the world. The pontiff expressed deep sadness over the fact that Russia rejected a temporary truce for the Christmas holiday, a decision he said causes
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U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down from office, stating that doing so would be “the sensible thing” for the South American leader. According to Trump, the decision ultimately rests with Maduro himself, but Washington considers
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he has “no concerns at all” about the United States’ loyalty to the Alliance, stressing that Washington remains fully committed to NATO. According to the Dutch leader, a secure Europe continues to be a strategic priority for the United States amid growing
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China has intensified its trade dispute with the European Union by extending tariff measures for the first time to the European dairy industry. As of this week, Beijing is applying provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on selected dairy products from the EU, a move that is raising serious concerns among
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French President Emmanuel Macron has signaled his openness to resuming direct dialogue with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in a move that suggests a cautious attempt to reopen diplomatic channels amid prolonged international tensions. Macron welcomed the
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Tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalated again over the weekend following the interception of additional vessels linked to the transport of Venezuelan crude, as part of Washington’s ongoing naval enforcement operations. On Saturday, the supertanker Centuries was seized
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France has taken a major strategic step in strengthening its naval power by confirming the construction of a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to replace the current Charles de Gaulle, the flagship of the French Navy. The announcement was made by President Emmanuel Macron during an official visit
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At least nine people were killed and ten others wounded in a violent shooting near Bekkersdal, a township located on the outskirts of Johannesburg, in South Africa. According to police, the attackers opened fire indiscriminately on patrons at a bar from two vehicles before fleeing the scene
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