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New Zealand to Spend $50 Million to Stem the Tide of Meth
The amount of meth seized at New Zealand’s borders and in the country has increased by 266 percent over the past 5 years.
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Thailand Halts US-Brokered Peace Process With Cambodia After Landmine Blast
Four Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine blast in an area of the border that Thai and Cambodian forces fought over earlier this year.
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Beijing Suspends Sanctions on US Shipbuilder After Tariff Pause
The action removes an obstacle to the Trump administration’s efforts to ramp up U.S. ship production.
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Japan Condemns Chinese Diplomat’s Threats Over Taiwan
Japan’s prime minister said a Chinese military attack against Taiwan would likely constitute a ’survival-threatening situation' for Japan.
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North Korea Vows ‘More Offensive Action’ After US Aircraft Carrier Visits South Korea
North Korea has conducted missile tests in recent weeks, in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
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A Free Taiwan Is Key to Global Prosperity, Says Vice President in Surprise EU Speech
Hsiao Bi-khim was the first Taiwanese vice president to visit the European Parliament.
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US–China Deal Stands on a History of Broken Promises
‘Talking one way and acting in another—this is typical of the Chinese Communist Party,’ one expert said.
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Taiwanese Vice President Calls for International Support in Rare EU Address
‘Peace in the Taiwan Strait is essential to global stability and economic continuity,’ Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said.
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North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Toward Its Eastern Waters
The launch comes amid rising tensions and recent U.S.–South Korea defense talks.
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North Korea and Russia Discuss Further Military Cooperation in Pyongyang
A spokesperson for South Korea’s Unification Ministry said that Seoul was closely monitoring the meeting.
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New Zealand to Spend $50 Million to Stem the Tide of Meth
The amount of meth seized at New Zealand’s borders and in the country has increased by 266 percent over the past 5 years.
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Thailand Halts US-Brokered Peace Process With Cambodia After Landmine Blast
Four Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine blast in an area of the border that Thai and Cambodian forces fought over earlier this year.
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Beijing Suspends Sanctions on US Shipbuilder After Tariff Pause
The action removes an obstacle to the Trump administration’s efforts to ramp up U.S. ship production.
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Japan Condemns Chinese Diplomat’s Threats Over Taiwan
Japan’s prime minister said a Chinese military attack against Taiwan would likely constitute a ’survival-threatening situation' for Japan.
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North Korea Vows ‘More Offensive Action’ After US Aircraft Carrier Visits South Korea
North Korea has conducted missile tests in recent weeks, in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
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A Free Taiwan Is Key to Global Prosperity, Says Vice President in Surprise EU Speech
Hsiao Bi-khim was the first Taiwanese vice president to visit the European Parliament.
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US–China Deal Stands on a History of Broken Promises
‘Talking one way and acting in another—this is typical of the Chinese Communist Party,’ one expert said.
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Taiwanese Vice President Calls for International Support in Rare EU Address
‘Peace in the Taiwan Strait is essential to global stability and economic continuity,’ Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said.
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North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Toward Its Eastern Waters
The launch comes amid rising tensions and recent U.S.–South Korea defense talks.
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North Korea and Russia Discuss Further Military Cooperation in Pyongyang
A spokesperson for South Korea’s Unification Ministry said that Seoul was closely monitoring the meeting.
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