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Japan’s PM Takaichi calls snap election, faces highly unpredictable race
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has called for an early snap election for the lower house on Feb. 8, setting the stage for what analysts describe as the country's most unpredictable political contest in ye…
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Federal judge slams ICE for violating nearly 100 court orders in Minnesota
A federal judge in Minnesota has issued a scathing rebuke of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), accusing the agency of violating nearly 100 court orders.…
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US faces partial government shutdown risk amid budget standoff
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government faces a looming partial shutdown this weekend as lawmakers remain deadlocked over a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security.…
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ASEAN signals pragmatic stance on Myanmar elections; Thailand urges ‘calibrated engagement’
CEBU, Philippines — Thailand’s Foreign Minister said Thursday he hopes Myanmar’s recent elections will mark the "beginning of a transition" toward lasting peace, despite widespread international condemnation of the vote …
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Governor Newsom seeks to centralize power in proposed California education overhaul
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a major restructuring of the state’s education system that would strip management authority from the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction.…
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Texas campaign manager scrutinized over $44,000 taxpayer-funded hotel bill
The campaign manager for a Texas Republican Senate candidate is facing scrutiny after charging taxpayers more than $44,000 for hotel stays over a three-year period, according to a report by Politico.…
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Deputy Chief Minister of India’s wealthiest state killed in plane crash
BARAMATI, India — Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed Sunday morning when their private plane crashed and burst into flames during landing, aviation authorities confirmed.…
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Investigation into Xi’s closest military ally rattles China’s top brass
BEIJING – General Zhang Youxia, the highest-ranking military ally of President Xi Jinping, is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and law," the Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced Saturda…
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Trump administration hit by internal rift and blame game over border security
WASHINGTON — Internal conflicts are escalating within the Trump administration as key officials trade blame over perceived weaknesses in border security policy.…
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Malaysia scraps first-grade entrance exams for 6-year-olds following public backlash
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Malaysian government has scrapped a plan to require “diagnostic tests” for 6-year-olds entering primary school, citing concerns that the exams could be discriminatory and limit opportunities …
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Malaysia to ban foreigners from buying subsidized cooking oil starting March 1
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will begin banning the sale of subsidized packaged cooking oil to foreigners starting March 1, as the government moves to tighten control over price-controlled goods.…
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Republicans tap RFK Jr.’s ‘healthy food’ message for midterm campaign push
Republicans are leveraging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign for healthier food in a bid to strengthen their position ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.…
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White House shifts rhetoric on Minneapolis shooting amid fierce backlash
MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administration pivoted its messaging Saturday after federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man, an incident that has drawn intense scrutiny after viral videos appeared to contradict the gove…
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Investigation into Xi Jinping’s closest military ally rattles Beijing’s senior leadership
BEIJING — Gen. Zhang Youxia, the vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and President Xi Jinping’s most senior military ally, is under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law.” Zhang is the …
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US threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over trade deal with China
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Sunday that the United States will impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian imports if Ottawa finalizes a new trade agreement with China.…
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Minnesota clashes with Trump’s DOJ after federal agent shooting
Minnesota Officials Defy Federal Demands for Immigration and Voter Records Minnesota officials are refusing a series of demands from U.S.…
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Trump Administration Uses Google AI to Draft Federal Regulations, Raising Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is planning to use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence to draft federal regulations, with the Department of Transportation (DOT) serving as the lead agency for the initiative.…
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Trump administration bans NIH funding for research using fetal tissue from abortions
thought * Source Language: Vietnamese * Target Audience: American English readers (Associated Press style) * Subject: NIH funding ban on human fetal tissue research from elective abortions.…
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UK report slams Boris Johnson’s government for ‘toxic’ culture and slow COVID response
LONDON — Former British Cabinet minister Michael Gove has apologized on behalf of the government and the Conservative Party for "mistakes made" during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Washington weighs military force in Iran and Venezuela to contain China
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s inner circle is increasingly viewing the administration's aggressive foreign policy maneuvers as a unified front to contain China’s growing global influence.…