International
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USAID Starlink Aid in Ukraine Faces Post-Delivery Monitoring Gaps
New findings from an internal watchdog reveal significant gaps in how USAID tracked Starlink terminals sent to Ukraine. With many active units in or near contested… Read more
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Rafah Crossing Delays Put Gaza Aid at Risk
Aid shipments bound for Gaza were blocked at Rafah, fueling fresh frustrations among drivers and UN officials as delays persist. With tight crossing hours and strict… Read more
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Pacific Islands push for stronger protections as plastics treaty deadline nears
With a crucial Geneva deadline looming, Pacific Island states challenge a new draft of the global plastics treaty, arguing it omits essential protections for communities and… Read more
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Smotrich pushes West Bank settlement near Maale Adumim, sparking international alarm
Israel’s government moves to revive a long-delayed West Bank settlement with a 3,401-home corridor between Maale Adumim and Jerusalem, a plan critics say could erase the… Read more
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Seoul Eyes Gradual Revival of 2018 Border Pact with North Korea
South Korea signals a cautious push to revive parts of a 2018 border pact with North Korea, aiming to ease tensions and rebuild trust along the… Read more
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Alaska Summit: Trump and Putin Hover Over Ukraine Peace Prospects
All eyes are on an Alaska meeting between Trump and Putin as diplomacy weighs a path toward a Ukraine ceasefire. With hints of a staged peace… Read more
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Erik Prince Unveils 10-Year Haiti Plan: From Gang Crackdown to Border Tax Reform
– A private security firm unveils a 10-year plan for Haiti: first push back armed gangs, then design a border-based tax system. The staged strategy sparks… Read more
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Trump Eyes Lai Case in US-China Trade Talks
Two powerful agendas collide as a high-profile human-rights case threads into fragile U.S.-China trade talks. Tariffs, diplomacy, and global markets intersect in a tense moment where… Read more
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Trump-Putin Alaska Talks Point to Two-Stage Ukraine Peace Path
All eyes are on a high-stakes Alaska summit that could redefine the path toward peace in Ukraine. Early signals point to a two-step process, potentially involving… Read more
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Indo-Fijian Bonds Light Up India’s Independence Day at India House
Independence Day celebrations at India House highlighted the enduring bond between India and Fiji. The gathering spotlighted shared heritage, cultural ties, and the pivotal role of… Read more
