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China Counts How Many Missiles It Needs to Win a Taiwan War
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China Counts How Many Missiles It Needs to Win a Taiwan War

China is reportedly considering mass production of low-cost guided munitions for potential Taiwan invasion as modern warfare shifts toward attrition. Analysis of military strategy implications.

Iran's Currency Collapse Sparks Nationwide Unrest
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Iran's Currency Collapse Sparks Nationwide Unrest

Iranian rial's value crashed to display as $0.00 on trading platforms, triggering protests in Tehran's bazaar and nationwide social upheaval amid economic sanctions.

China Loses Grip on Panama Canal as Maersk Steps In
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China Loses Grip on Panama Canal as Maersk Steps In

Panama's Supreme Court ruled Hong Kong firm's port contracts unconstitutional, with Maersk taking temporary control. Trump's pressure campaign reshapes global shipping dynamics.

Gaza Strikes Resume Day Before Rafah Crossing Reopens
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Gaza Strikes Resume Day Before Rafah Crossing Reopens

Israeli airstrikes kill 12 Palestinians, half children, one day before the restricted reopening of the Rafah crossing after 8 months of closure.

What Melania's Documentary Really Reveals About Power, Privacy, and Performance
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What Melania's Documentary Really Reveals About Power, Privacy, and Performance

The first lady's self-produced film offers glimpses behind the curtain, but raises bigger questions about authenticity, influence, and the modern celebrity-political complex.

China's Wingtech Faces $1.9B Loss as Dutch Chip Seizure Bites
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China's Wingtech Faces $1.9B Loss as Dutch Chip Seizure Bites

Chinese tech giant Wingtech projects massive losses after Netherlands government takeover of semiconductor firm Nexperia, highlighting escalating tech war tensions

When Pokémon Cards Become Diplomatic Flashpoints
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When Pokémon Cards Become Diplomatic Flashpoints

A children's Pokémon event at Yasukuni Shrine sparks China-Japan tensions, revealing how cultural content intersects with historical grievances in modern diplomacy.

Coupang CEO's 12-Hour Grilling: When 3,000 Becomes 33 Million
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Coupang CEO's 12-Hour Grilling: When 3,000 Becomes 33 Million

Harold Rogers faced 12 hours of police questioning over evidence tampering in Coupang's massive data breach. The gap between company claims and government estimates reveals deeper questions about platform accountability.

$6.7B Arms Deal During Gaza Ceasefire Exposes America's Peace Paradox
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$6.7B Arms Deal During Gaza Ceasefire Exposes America's Peace Paradox

US approves massive weapons sale to Israel amid fragile Gaza ceasefire, highlighting the contradiction between mediating peace and supplying arms to conflict parties.

Myanmar's Military Wins Big, But Nobody's Buying It
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Myanmar's Military Wins Big, But Nobody's Buying It

Myanmar's military-backed party claimed sweeping electoral victory, but the international community refuses to recognize the results. What does this mean for the country's future and regional stability?

Catherine O'Hara Dies at 71, Leaving Behind Five Decades of Laughter
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Catherine O'Hara Dies at 71, Leaving Behind Five Decades of Laughter

The beloved Canadian actress known for Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and Schitt's Creek passed away at 71, marking the end of an era in comedy that spanned generations and cultures.

Chinese AI Chip Makers Turn First-Ever Profits in 2025
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Chinese AI Chip Makers Turn First-Ever Profits in 2025

Cambricon and other Chinese GPU companies achieved first-time profitability amid AI boom and tech self-reliance drive, challenging Nvidia's dominance in the world's largest market.