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Sudan's New Civilian Roadmap: A Path to Peace or a Diplomatic Distraction?
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Sudan's New Civilian Roadmap: A Path to Peace or a Diplomatic Distraction?

A new civilian-led political roadmap to end Sudan's war was announced in Nairobi, but it faces skepticism from domestic critics and international partners like the EU, who question its legitimacy and strategy.

Trump Appoints Special Envoy to Push for U.S. Takeover of Greenland
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Trump Appoints Special Envoy to Push for U.S. Takeover of Greenland

President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland, tasked with making the Danish territory part of the U.S., escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic.

South Korea Activates Emergency Task Force as Nationwide Rail Strike Looms
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South Korea Activates Emergency Task Force as Nationwide Rail Strike Looms

South Korea's government is launching an emergency transport task force this week to counter a planned strike by KORAIL rail workers over pay and working conditions.

ASEAN Diplomacy Tested as Fresh Clashes Erupt on Thai-Cambodian Border
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ASEAN Diplomacy Tested as Fresh Clashes Erupt on Thai-Cambodian Border

Renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia threatens to derail ASEAN-led peace talks. Explore the latest developments, casualties, and international diplomatic efforts to resolve the border conflict.

Bondi Beach Attackers Wielded 'Tennis Ball Bomb,' Filmed IS-Inspired Manifesto, New Documents Allege
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Bondi Beach Attackers Wielded 'Tennis Ball Bomb,' Filmed IS-Inspired Manifesto, New Documents Allege

New court documents reveal the alleged Bondi Beach attackers planned the assault for months, using a "tennis ball bomb" and filming a video manifesto inspired by the Islamic State group.

UK Hunger Strikers Hospitalized as Protest Over Israeli Arms Firm Nears Critical Point
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UK Hunger Strikers Hospitalized as Protest Over Israeli Arms Firm Nears Critical Point

Two UK activists from the pro-Palestine group Palestine Action have been hospitalized after a hunger strike of nearly 50 days, raising fears of fatalities as they protest an Israeli arms firm and their prison conditions.

US-Led Ukraine Peace Talks Show 'Constructive' Signs, But Key Hurdles on Territory Persist
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US-Led Ukraine Peace Talks Show 'Constructive' Signs, But Key Hurdles on Territory Persist

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called peace talks in Miami "productive," but major issues like the status of Russian-seized territory remain unresolved. Russia maintains a cautious stance while signaling diplomatic openings elsewhere.

Miami Talks Yield 'Productive' Dialogue but No Breakthrough in Ukraine War
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Miami Talks Yield 'Productive' Dialogue but No Breakthrough in Ukraine War

U.S. and Ukrainian envoys held "productive" talks in Miami, but a major breakthrough to end the war remains out of reach amid conflicting signals from Russia and ongoing military attacks.

South Korea's Rival Parties Agree to Special Probe into Unification Church Bribery Scandal
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South Korea's Rival Parties Agree to Special Probe into Unification Church Bribery Scandal

South Korea's ruling and opposition parties have agreed to launch a special counsel investigation into bribery allegations involving the Unification Church and politicians on both sides, signaling a rare moment of unity to tackle a growing political scandal.

Seoul Quietly Redraws Its Red Line to Avert Accidental War with North Korea
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Seoul Quietly Redraws Its Red Line to Avert Accidental War with North Korea

Amid a spike in border crossings, South Korea's military has updated its internal rules for defining the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) to prevent accidental clashes with North Korea, officials said.

South Korea's Ruling Party Pushes for Special Tribunal, Sparking Constitutional Clash
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South Korea's Ruling Party Pushes for Special Tribunal, Sparking Constitutional Clash

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party has introduced a bill for a special insurrection tribunal targeting former President Yoon Suk Yeol, triggering a constitutional crisis with the judiciary and opposition.

Malaysian Court Denies Najib Razak’s Bid for House Arrest in 1MDB Case
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Malaysian Court Denies Najib Razak’s Bid for House Arrest in 1MDB Case

A Malaysian court rejected former PM Najib Razak's legal bid to serve the remainder of his 1MDB corruption sentence under house arrest, ruling a royal order was invalid.