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Russia and Ukraine trade blame for drone strike on Russian beach that killed 7, including 3 kids
Moscow accused Ukraine of targeting civilians in the attack, which would be a war crime, but Ukraine said Russian air defenses brought the drone down over the beach, which caused civilians to be killed in the explosion.
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MS NOW reporter who slammed Trump's China speech took 2011 trip funded by CCP-linked foundation
A journalist who took a trip paid for by a CCP-linked organization – undisclosed to readers – is now telling audiences that China's influence campaign is a "Trump fantasy." The oufit has since scrubbed the webpage with his byline from the internet.
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Earthquake of 6.8 magnitude shakes part of southern Japan
A tsunami advisory for nearby western coasts of Kumamoto and three neighboring prefectures was temporarily issued but was lifted within two hours.
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Pentagon report: Chinese military buildup and shift in nuclear force doctrine threatens US homeland
“China maintains a large and growing arsenal of nuclear, maritime, conventional long-range strike, cyber and space capabilities able to directly threaten Americans’ security,” according to the report.
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US B-52 bombers fly with Japanese fighters in support amid Chinese pressure
“This bilateral exercise reaffirms the strong will between Japan and the U.S. not to tolerate unilateral changes to the status quo by force,” Japan’s Ministry of Defense said
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China trade surplus tops $1 trillion for first time while exporting to non-U.S. markets
This comes as Chinese exports to the U.S. dropped by 29% from November 2024
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Death toll in fire in Hong Kong high-rise apartment buildings rises to 36
The blaze started at midday and has continued into the night.
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Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Hasina sentenced to death for student uprising lethal crackdown
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a life sentence for criminal charges of crimes against humanity and a death sentence for the killing of several people during the uprising
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Trump touts success of Asia trip ahead of Xi meeting
China, Japan, and South Korea are three of the U.S.'s most critical trading partners and Trump has sought to renegotiate Washington's trade relationships with all three.
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Trump at Japan's Yokosuka Naval Base says F-35 missiles from US will arrive 'this week'
The U.S. has approved several large arms sales to Japan, including advanced AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9X air-to-air missiles designed for F-35 fighter jets
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What the rise of Japan's new ultraconservative prime minister means for the Trump administration
Margaret Thatcher-san? In many ways, Takaichi will be a natural partner for President Donald Trump in the region, but has promised to closely guard Japan’s national interest, especially under the U.S.-Japan trade & investment deal.
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Trump announces 100% China tariff over planned export controls
The move follows Trump on Friday warning that Trump was preparing to impose export controls and that the country was becoming "very hostile."
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Blizzard strands nearly 1,000 on Tibet’s Mount Everest slope, rescue effort underway
Across the Nepal border, heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides, resulting in at least 47 deaths there since Friday.