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Xi Holds Calls With Trump, Putin on Same Day for International Support Amid Military Purge: Analysts
Xi Jinping’s purge of top generals met with resistance within the Party. He hopes boosting his international image will help stabilize his power, analysts say.
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After Trump–Xi Call, US Reaffirms Taiwan Commitment as Arms Sales Remain a Flashpoint
After Trump spoke with Xi, the White House and State Department reiterated long-standing Taiwan commitments, even as new funding and arms deals irk Beijing.
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Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov
The war between Russia and Ukraine is heading into its fourth year, and negotiations to end the conflict are being brokered by Washington.
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French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal
California voters will consider a November 2026 ballot measure to impose a one-time 5 percent tax on residents worth more than $1.1 billion.
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Israel Approves Measures to Ease Land Purchases in West Bank
Arab and Muslim-majority states condemned the move as illegal and harmful to a two-state solution.
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Germany’s Decline Is a Warning Canada Should Heed Now
The results of Germany’s energy and immigration failures have been rising costs, falling competitiveness, social disorder, and political backlash.
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US Military Boards Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuing It From Caribbean
The Pentagon did not say why the ship was boarded.
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Iran Arrests Dissenters Following Protests
The suppression comes days after the United States and Iran engaged in mediated talks in Oman.
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Japanese Stocks Hit Record High After Takaichi’s Election Victory
The victory gives Takaichi a strong mandate to pursue measures to improve Japan’s economy, including tax cuts and increased military readiness.
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Xi Holds Calls With Trump, Putin on Same Day for International Support Amid Military Purge: Analysts
Xi Jinping’s purge of top generals met with resistance within the Party. He hopes boosting his international image will help stabilize his power, analysts say.
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After Trump–Xi Call, US Reaffirms Taiwan Commitment as Arms Sales Remain a Flashpoint
After Trump spoke with Xi, the White House and State Department reiterated long-standing Taiwan commitments, even as new funding and arms deals irk Beijing.
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Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov
The war between Russia and Ukraine is heading into its fourth year, and negotiations to end the conflict are being brokered by Washington.
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French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal
California voters will consider a November 2026 ballot measure to impose a one-time 5 percent tax on residents worth more than $1.1 billion.
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Israel Approves Measures to Ease Land Purchases in West Bank
Arab and Muslim-majority states condemned the move as illegal and harmful to a two-state solution.
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Germany’s Decline Is a Warning Canada Should Heed Now
The results of Germany’s energy and immigration failures have been rising costs, falling competitiveness, social disorder, and political backlash.
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US Military Boards Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuing It From Caribbean
The Pentagon did not say why the ship was boarded.
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Iran Arrests Dissenters Following Protests
The suppression comes days after the United States and Iran engaged in mediated talks in Oman.
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Japanese Stocks Hit Record High After Takaichi’s Election Victory
The victory gives Takaichi a strong mandate to pursue measures to improve Japan’s economy, including tax cuts and increased military readiness.
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