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China criticizes $11 billion US weapons deal for Taiwan

China warned a new $11.1B U.S. weapons package for Taiwan could increase regional tensions and drive the Taiwan Strait toward confrontation.

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Duffy Says Holiday Air Travel Safe Despite Controller Shortage

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said air travel will be safe this holiday season, despite continued air traffic controller shortages.

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Zelensky to Lobby EU Leaders on Use of Frozen Russian Assets

Zelensky aims to persuade EU leaders to approve using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, amid U.S. concerns and internal EU opposition.

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Egypt says Israel gas deal is commercial, not political

Egypt said a $35 billion gas deal with Israel is strictly commercial and involves no political agreements or government involvement.

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UK Healthcare Tech Firm DXS Reports Cybersecurity Incident

DXS International reported a cyberattack affecting its servers, with a ransomware group claiming to have stolen 300 GB of data.

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M23 Rebels Capture Uvira, 200,000 Displaced in Eastern DRC

M23 seized Uvira in eastern DRC, displacing 200,000 people and triggering renewed regional instability after a recent US-brokered peace agreement.

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Benin soldiers sought after deadly failed coup attempt

Benin authorities are searching for fugitive soldiers after a failed coup left several dead, prompting regional security support from ECOWAS.

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DRC accuses Rwanda of violating peace deal as M23 advances

DRC accused Rwanda of breaking a U.S.-led peace deal as M23 fighters pushed toward the strategic border town of Uvira in South Kivu province.

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Coupang CEO resigns after data breach affecting 34 million

Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun resigned after a data breach exposed records of about 34 million people, prompting a leadership change at the company.

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Myanmar air strike hits hospital in rebel-held Rakhine town

A Myanmar military air strike on a hospital in rebel-held Rakhine state killed at least 31 people, according to local aid workers and a rebel group.

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Coupang CEO resigns after data breach hits 34 million

Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun has stepped down after a data breach exposed information on nearly 34 million South Koreans.

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UK Healthcare Tech Firm DXS Reports Cybersecurity Incident

DXS International reported a cyberattack affecting its servers, with a ransomware group claiming to have stolen 300 GB of data.

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French Far-Right Party Proposes Return of Regulated Brothels

France’s National Rally proposes brothels run by sex workers, prompting debate over legality, worker rights, and social attitudes toward prostitution.

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EU fines X over transparency breaches in content rules probe

EU fined Elon Musk’s X for transparency violations under the Digital Services Act, marking first enforcement since the law took effect.

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Trump’s Endorsee Takes Early Lead in Honduras Elections

Honduras geared up for a pivotal presidential election Sunday after U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed a conservative candidate and announced his plan to pardon jailed ex-leader Juan Orlando Hernández.

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Peru’s Ex-President Martin Vizcarra Sentenced to 14 Years for Corruption

A Peruvian court sentenced Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for accepting bribes as governor of Moquegua.

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Son of ‘El Chapo’ Changes Plea to Guilty in U.S. Drug Case

Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’, is set to plead guilty to narcotics trafficking in a U.S. federal court, according to newly released documents.

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Remains of last Thai hostage in Gaza identified, returned

Israeli, Thai authorities identified and returned the remains of Sudhisak Rinthalak, the last Thai hostage from the October 7 Hamas attack.

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Yemeni Army, Southern Separatists Clash in Hadramout

Separatist STC forces clashed with the Yemeni army in Hadramout, storming key sites in Seiyun amid ongoing military operations.

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One Dead, Several Injured in Erbil Riots After Khor Mor Gas Field Attack

Authorities in Iraq’s Kurdistan region confirmed one death and several injuries following riots in Erbil’s Gwer area, linked to fallout from a rocket attack on the key Khor Mor gas field.

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Most VA Claims Firms Warned Over Legality Still Operate

Despite VA warnings, most unaccredited companies charging veterans for claims help continue operating amid weak enforcement and legal loopholes.

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Amazon tests 30-minute delivery service in 2 U.S. cities

Amazon begins 30-minute delivery trials in Seattle, Philadelphia as it expands U.S. logistics footprint.

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Protesters Clash With Federal Agents in Manhattan as ICE Operations Spark Arrests

More than a dozen protesters were arrested in lower Manhattan after attempting to obstruct an immigration enforcement operation involving federal agents, officials said.

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