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EU Defense Chief Echoes Trump’s ‘Peace Through Strength’ in Push to Rearm Europe
The senior official urged Europe to expand arms production and strengthen Kyiv as momentum grows for negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
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International Coalition Prepares for Hormuz Minesweeping Mission
Trump had repeatedly pressured the international community to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz.
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German Economic Council Cuts Growth Forecast Amid Spike in Energy Prices
The group of experts told the government they now expect Europe’s largest economy to grow only by 0.5 percent this year, down from 0.9 percent in November.
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ECB Warns Energy, Trade Shocks Could Hit Eurozone Banks
Rising energy costs could increase market volatility and make it harder for governments, businesses and households to repay debt, the ECB said.
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Uganda Closes Border With Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak
Uganda has confirmed seven cases of Ebola in recent days.
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Taiwan Tracks 2nd Chinese Military Patrol in a Week
The latest patrol extended a week of heightened Chinese military activity near Taiwan.
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UK, Poland to Sign Defense Treaty to Tackle Threats Across Europe
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will travel to London to sign the deal alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Hantavirus Cases From Cruise Outbreak Rise to 13, Situation Remains Stable, WHO Says
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that there have been no new deaths reported since May 2, with the number of fatalities still at three.
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US Blocked 108 Ships From Iranian Ports: Central Command
More than 15,000 troops and over 20 warships have been deployed to enforce the blockade against Iran.
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Israeli Military Says It Killed Hamas’s New Chief in Gaza Strike
Mohammad Odeh was among the last senior Hamas commanders tied to the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, according to Israeli officials.
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US Military Hits Drug Trafficking Boat in Pacific With Lethal Kinetic Strike
U.S. Southern Command said, ‘Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific.’
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Containing Ebola Outbreak Could Take 6 Months: Congolese Health Minister
‘The effectiveness of our response is what will determine how long it lasts,’ Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba said.
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Pentagon Denies Restarting US Naval Escorts Through Strait of Hormuz
The denial came amid speculation that the U.S. military was reviving ‘Project Freedom’ to unblock shipping through the maritime choke point.
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Senator David Pocock Challenges Government Over Partial Gambling Ad Ban
Pocock, who is campaigning for a full gambling ad ban, says the government has left out crucial data around reforms.
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20 Percent Gas Plan Under Scrutiny as Officials Unable to Provide Key Data
Australia’s resources department was unable to say how much gas would remain under Labor’s proposed 20 percent reservation scheme.
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Treasurer Stands by ‘Broad’ CGT Overhaul Amid Calls to Spare Start-Up Businesses
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Andrew McKellar said the capital gains measures should only apply to housing, not businesses.
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Labor Unveils New Plan to Get 140,000 Long-Term Welfare Recipients Into Work
More than 900,000 Australians are currently on the Jobseeker unemployment payment.
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