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US Clashes with China, Russia at UN Over Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tankers
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US Clashes with China, Russia at UN Over Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tankers

The US, China, and Russia have clashed at the United Nations over Washington's seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers, with Beijing accusing the US of violating international law.

Taipei Stabbing Prompts Mayor Chiang to Cut Short Shanghai Forum Visit
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Taipei Stabbing Prompts Mayor Chiang to Cut Short Shanghai Forum Visit

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is shortening his visit to the Shanghai-Taipei City Forum to focus on security after a deadly stabbing incident in his city last week.

Over 1,000 Dead as Cyclone Senyar Hits Indonesia: Why the Nation's 20-Year Tsunami Lesson Failed
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Over 1,000 Dead as Cyclone Senyar Hits Indonesia: Why the Nation's 20-Year Tsunami Lesson Failed

In November 2025, Cyclone Senyar killed over 1,000 people in Indonesia despite early warnings. An analysis of why the nation's disaster preparedness system, built after the 2004 tsunami, failed.

After October 7, Religious Leaders in Israel Meet to Prevent Internal Violence
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After October 7, Religious Leaders in Israel Meet to Prevent Internal Violence

Following the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, Jewish and Arab religious leaders in Israel have started meeting to prevent a repeat of the 2021 internal violence, according to NPR.

Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Rage On With Drones and Rockets Despite Peace Talks
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Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Rage On With Drones and Rockets Despite Peace Talks

Thailand and Cambodia have resumed border clashes, including drone and rocket attacks, even as the first peace talks begin. The conflict has killed over 40 and displaced a million.

North Korea's Lifeline Cut? Kim Jong Un Moves to Nationalize Private 'Jangmadang' Markets by Year's End
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North Korea's Lifeline Cut? Kim Jong Un Moves to Nationalize Private 'Jangmadang' Markets by Year's End

North Korea is moving to absorb its famous 'jangmadang' private markets into the state economy by year-end. This article analyzes Kim Jong Un's strategy, the market's history, and whether this crackdown will truly end the country's resilient black market economy.

Sudan's New Peace Plan Wins Arab League Backing, But RSF Dismisses It as 'Fantasy' Amid Fierce Fighting
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Sudan's New Peace Plan Wins Arab League Backing, But RSF Dismisses It as 'Fantasy' Amid Fierce Fighting

The Arab League has backed a new Sudanese peace plan, but its rejection by the RSF and escalating violence in regions like Kordofan cast doubt on its viability, deepening the country's 20-month-long conflict.

South Korea Conducts Second Dokdo Defense Drill Under Lee Government, Drawing Protest from Japan
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South Korea Conducts Second Dokdo Defense Drill Under Lee Government, Drawing Protest from Japan

South Korea conducted its second regular defense drill of the year near the Dokdo islets, a territory also claimed by Japan, drawing a swift diplomatic protest from Tokyo.

From West Bank Raids to Caracas Protests: Why Global Flashpoints Are Multiplying
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From West Bank Raids to Caracas Protests: Why Global Flashpoints Are Multiplying

From Israeli raids in the West Bank to post-colonial legislation in Algeria, local conflicts and political tensions are escalating globally. An analysis of the underlying trend and its impact on global security.

Russia-Ukraine War Could "Grind On for Another 12 to 18 Months," Experts Warn
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Russia-Ukraine War Could "Grind On for Another 12 to 18 Months," Experts Warn

Experts predict the Russia-Ukraine war could last another 12 to 18 months. The conflict is shifting to a war of attrition, with tactics like "creating fear" becoming more prominent.

China Simulates Battles in Gulf of Mexico, State TV Reveals in Rare Wargame Footage
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China Simulates Battles in Gulf of Mexico, State TV Reveals in Rare Wargame Footage

A rare report on Chinese state TV shows the PLA conducting wargame simulations of battles in the Gulf of Mexico, near Cuba and Mexico, signaling a potential expansion of its global military ambitions.

After the Bondi Attack, Scrutiny Turns to the Philippines—But the Real Threat is Global
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After the Bondi Attack, Scrutiny Turns to the Philippines—But the Real Threat is Global

Reports linked the Bondi attackers to training in the Philippines, but evidence is scant. This analysis explores the reality of Islamic State factions in Mindanao and the broader threat of a resurgent global insurgency.