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Honduras Election: Trump-Backed Nasry Asfura Wins by Less Than 1% Margin
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Honduras Election: Trump-Backed Nasry Asfura Wins by Less Than 1% Margin

Conservative candidate Nasry Asfura, backed by US President Donald Trump, has won the Honduras presidential election by a razor-thin margin of less than 1%, sparking concerns.

Beijing's Playbook: What 5 Years of PLA Activity Near Taiwan Reveals
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Beijing's Playbook: What 5 Years of PLA Activity Near Taiwan Reveals

As the US's commitment to defending Taiwan appears to waver, China's military activity has become a critical barometer. Observers analyze five years of PLA movements to decode Beijing's intentions for reunification.

Trump's Mass Ambassador Recall Sparks 'Dangerous Vacuum' Warning from Democrats
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Trump's Mass Ambassador Recall Sparks 'Dangerous Vacuum' Warning from Democrats

The Trump administration's recall of nearly 30 career ambassadors has prompted a stark warning from Democrats, who claim the move leaves over 100 posts vacant and creates a diplomatic vacuum for China and Russia to exploit.

Over 1 Million New Epstein-Related Documents Found, DOJ Delays Release by Weeks
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Over 1 Million New Epstein-Related Documents Found, DOJ Delays Release by Weeks

The U.S. Justice Department has discovered over a million additional documents potentially linked to Jeffrey Epstein, delaying the full public release for weeks. The delay is to redact information to protect victims, escalating political tensions ahead of the 2026 midterms.

White House Orders 2-Month 'Quarantine' of Venezuelan Oil, Pivoting from Military Threats
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White House Orders 2-Month 'Quarantine' of Venezuelan Oil, Pivoting from Military Threats

The White House has ordered the U.S. military to focus on a two-month "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil, according to a U.S. official. This strategy prioritizes economic pressure over immediate military action.

South Korea's Push for Military Autonomy Puts 70-Year U.S. Alliance at a Crossroads
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South Korea's Push for Military Autonomy Puts 70-Year U.S. Alliance at a Crossroads

As South Korea pursues greater military autonomy, including the OPCON transfer and nuclear submarines, the 70-year alliance with the U.S. is at a turning point. An analysis of the motives and future.

US-South Korea Nuclear Submarine Pact Draws 'Grave' Warning from North Korea
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US-South Korea Nuclear Submarine Pact Draws 'Grave' Warning from North Korea

South Korea and the U.S. have agreed to cooperate on nuclear-powered submarines, drawing a stern warning from North Korea, which called it a 'grave security breach.'

North Korea Claims Kim Jong Un is Overseeing Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction, KCNA Reports
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North Korea Claims Kim Jong Un is Overseeing Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction, KCNA Reports

North Korea's state media KCNA reports that leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, a major development that could shift the security balance in Northeast Asia.

Kim Jong-un Warns South Korea's Nuclear Submarine Plan Will 'Worsen Instability'
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Kim Jong-un Warns South Korea's Nuclear Submarine Plan Will 'Worsen Instability'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has warned that South Korea's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines will 'worsen instability,' calling it a threat to national security.

5 Million Supporters Expected: Bangladesh Opposition Leader Tarique Rahman to Return After 17 Years in Exile
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5 Million Supporters Expected: Bangladesh Opposition Leader Tarique Rahman to Return After 17 Years in Exile

Bangladesh's main opposition party, the BNP, is preparing to welcome back its leader Tarique Rahman from a 17-year exile with a rally of up to 5 million supporters, a key event ahead of the February general election.

Nepal's CPN-UML Re-elects K.P. Sharma Oli Amid Probe into 77 Protest Deaths
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Nepal's CPN-UML Re-elects K.P. Sharma Oli Amid Probe into 77 Protest Deaths

Three-time Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has been re-elected as chair of Nepal's CPN-UML party, despite ongoing investigations into his role in suppressing the Gen Z protests.

Malaysia's Cross-Border SLAPP Case Against Journalist Murray Hunter in Thailand Sparks Alarm
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Malaysia's Cross-Border SLAPP Case Against Journalist Murray Hunter in Thailand Sparks Alarm

A Malaysian agency is prosecuting Australian journalist Murray Hunter in a Thai court. An analysis of the growing threat of transnational 'SLAPP' lawsuits on press freedom.