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India inks trade deals to rival Vietnam for US market share
NEW DELHI — India has secured a series of landmark trade deals, including a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union and a new framework agreement with the United States.…
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South Korean intelligence says Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his likely successor
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter is being groomed as his successor, a move aimed at securing a fourth generation of Kim family rule.…
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New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Luján faces no Republican challenger for reelection
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján is expected to run for a second term without a Republican challenger after the sole GOP candidate was disqualified Tuesday for failing to meet ballot requirements.…
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EU nations clash over ‘Buy European’ policy amid rising US and China pressure
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders gathered in Belgium this week to debate a sweeping overhaul of the bloc’s economic competitiveness, citing a volatile global landscape and mounting financial threats.…
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Arizona swing voters back Trump but voice concerns over ICE enforcement tactics
WASHINGTON – A focus group of 14 swing voters in Arizona revealed growing alarm over the tactics used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).…
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang tours rare earth mine, signaling strategic competition with US
BEIJING – Chinese Premier Li Qiang inspected rare earth facilities in Jiangxi province this week, a move state media and analysts describe as a signal of Beijing’s intensifying competition with the United States over str…
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UK PM Keir Starmer under fire over aide linked to child sex crimes
Starmer faces backlash over aide's peerage following child abuse case revelations LONDON – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing intense political pressure after his long-time aide, Matthew Doyle, was appointed t…
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Democrats lead Republicans in key Minnesota races, new poll shows
MINNESOTA — Democratic candidates are leading their Republican opponents in several key Minnesota races, including the contests for governor and the U.S. Senate, according to a new Emerson College poll.…
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Malaysia to charge foreigners full price for fuel in major subsidy overhaul
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a shift in Malaysia’s fuel policy that will end gasoline subsidies for foreigners, requiring them to pay market prices for RON95 petrol.…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces leadership crisis with conditional party support
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing intense political pressure after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for his resignation, signaling deepening fractures within the party.…
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France lures 41 US scientists as Trump administration slashes research funding
France has awarded grants to 46 international scientists — 41 of whom are relocating from U.S. institutions — as part of a multimillion-euro initiative to lure global research talent to the country.…
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Texas Republicans shift focus to target Muslim community in new political offensive
Republican officials and candidates in Texas are pivoting their political rhetoric away from border security to target the state’s growing Muslim community, according to a report by The New York Times.…
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Trump’s indifference leaves GOP in turmoil ahead of midterm elections
WASHINGTON – Republican officials are facing a major hurdle as they look to the White House for leadership ahead of the November midterm elections: President Donald Trump.…
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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces additional impeachment complaints
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Philippine clergy filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, marking the third legal challenge aimed at removing her from office in just over a week…
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Takaichi consolidates power as Japan's first female prime minister with historic election win
TOKYO — Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister in October 2025, taking office after her landmark election as the first woman to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).…
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UK Bond Yields Surge Amid Political Turmoil, Threatening PM Starmer’s Leadership
British government borrowing costs climbed Monday as political instability surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer triggered a sell-off in the bond market.…
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Japan urges Russia to settle territorial dispute, calling it a ‘top priority’
TOKYO — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Feb. 7 called on Russia to allow former Japanese residents to visit ancestral graves on disputed islands off Hokkaido, labeling the request a "top priority" despite relations stra…
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Japan’s young voters face surge of AI disinformation ahead of general election
TOKYO — Japanese political parties are ramping up efforts to reach young voters ahead of the Feb. 7 general election, even as concerns mount over the spread of AI-generated misinformation.…
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Thai voters head to polls to decide nation’s political and constitutional future
BANGKOK — Millions of Thais headed to the polls Sunday in a pivotal general election expected to reshape the nation’s political landscape for years to come.…
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Thailand at a crossroads: Structural reform or short-term populist policies
Thailand holds a critical election this weekend, offering voters a choice between a pro-reform party and two political blocs committed to populist economic policies.…