Among the executed were members of the ‘Ming family criminal group’, whose activities had contributed to the deaths of 14 Chinese citizens …
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent nearly three hours on Wednesday parrying questions from Senate Democrats on the U.S. military incursion …
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China warns Australia against taking back control of key port in Darwin | International Trade News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogChina’s envoy says Beijing will ‘take measures’ to defend Chinese firm’s interests if Canberra takes over Port Darwin. Published On 29 Jan …
When Donald Trump returned to the White House, many expected he would make major changes to U.S. policy in the Middle East. …
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OK State Senator Seeks to Rein In Oil Companies’ Groundwater Pollution — ProPublica
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAn Oklahoma state senator has introduced legislation to strengthen regulations on how oilfield wastewater is injected underground following an investigation by The …
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Supreme Court will decide if only Republicans are allowed to gerrymander, in Tangipa v. Newsom
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogLast month, the Supreme Court’s Republican majority reinstated Texas’s Republican gerrymander after a lower federal court struck it down. The plaintiffs in …
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Donetsk ownership issue preventing Russia-Ukraine peace deal, Rubio says – POLITICO
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe territorial destiny of Donetsk is the key issue preventing the conclusion of a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, U.S. Secretary …
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. …
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What will be the impact of the EU-India trade pact? | International Trade News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe ‘mother of all trade deals’ comes months after the United States slapped tariffs on India and the European Union. One of …
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Quebec mosque attack anniversary renews call to end anti-Muslim hate | Islamophobia News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMontreal, Quebec, Canada – Canadian Muslim leaders are calling for an end to Islamophobic rhetoric and fearmongering, as the country prepares to …
These are not the words you want to hear when it comes to human extinction, but I was hearing them: “Things are …
In November, Prison Law Office joined the firm of Keker, Van Nest & Peters, the A.C.L.U., and the California Collaborative for Immigrant …
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Trump says US ready to attack Iran with ‘speed and violence’ | Conflict
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNewsFeed Fears of a US attack on Iran are again heightened after Donald Trump demanded Tehran submit to his demands or face …
Trader Joe’s tote bags have become all the rage overseas. Why have the supermarket chain’s bags become an international fashion statement? MARY …
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Mumbai …
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On college campuses across the United States, the introduction of generative artificial intelligence has sparked a sort of arms race. Rapid adoption …
European leaders face a puzzle that defies the usual political logic. As U.S. reliability collapses under the second Trump administration, one might …
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He Helped Build the Religious Right. Now He’s Fighting ICE. – Mother Jones
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Reverend Rob Schenck marches in an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis.Sam Van Pykeren/Mother Jones Get your news from a source that’s not …
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief. This week, we’re taking an in-depth look into the purge of China’s top generals—and what this means …
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Israel’s Foreign Minister Sa’ar visits Baku amid regional tensions
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPublished on 27/01/2026 – 21:30 GMT+1 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar visited Baku on Sunday to expand relations with Azerbaijan amid Iran’s …
The European Union has signed what India’s prime minister has called “the mother of all deals” to boost trade with India. For …
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Symbolic Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight amid ‘catastrophic risks’ | Nuclear Weapons News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAtomic scientists say the public must demand swift action from leaders to reverse course on nuclear weapons and climate threats. The world …
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UPS says it will shed 30,000 jobs in major cost-cutting drive | Business and Economy
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPackage-delivery giant targets savings of $3bn in 2026 amid push to slash deliveries for Amazon. Published On 28 Jan 202628 Jan 2026 …
Just a year into his second term, Donald Trump’s new, militarized immigration force is on full display. Agents in masks and plate …
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Louisiana Paroles Lowest Number of Prisoners in 20 Years — ProPublica
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe number of prisoners paroled in Louisiana has plummeted under Gov. Jeff Landry to its lowest point in 20 years, the most …
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RCEP Was a Major Breakthrough, But It Still Needs Work – The Diplomat
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAs the Asia-Pacific finds itself in the crosshairs of intensifying geoeconomic competition and strategic rivalry, plurilateral agreements provide a crucial safeguard – …
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Plan for ICE agents at 2026 Olympics causes outrage in Italy : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMilitary personnel stand guard in Piazza Duomo ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games Milan, Italy, on Monday. Agents from ICE’s …
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Shein to roll out age checks in EU after sex dolls scandal – POLITICO
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlog“All age-restricted products” will be behind that layer of age checking, Zhu said. The Commission is the primary supervisor of Shein under …
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Why is Pakistan backing Bangladesh in its T20 World Cup row with India? | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIslamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan have cast doubts over their participation in the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh were kicked out of the …
