Pyongyang, North Korea – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has publicly dismissed Vice Premier Yang Sung-ho, citing incompetence, and sharply criticized party officials for delays in economic projects, state media reported. The rare public rebuke comes as the Workers’ Party prepares for its Ninth Party Congress, expected to outline major national policy goals. Kim

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Gaza City, Gaza Strip – While the United States hails the next stage of the Gaza ceasefire as “phase two,” residents on the ground say the promises of reconstruction and stability feel far removed from the harsh reality they live every day. The White House recently announced a new Board of Peace, led by Dr.

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Hanoi, Vietnam – Vietnam’s top Communist Party leader, To Lam, has vowed to tackle corruption and pursue aggressive economic growth of over 10% per year for the remainder of the decade, signaling ambitious reforms for the Southeast Asian nation. Speaking on Tuesday at the opening session of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party

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New South Wales, Australia – Authorities have closed dozens of beaches along Australia’s eastern coastline after a series of shark attacks left several people injured over the past few days. The incidents, which include attacks on surfers and swimmers from Sydney to Port Macquarie, have raised safety concerns for residents and tourists during Australia’s busy

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Kabul, Afghanistan – The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ISIS) has claimed responsibility for a deadly explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul, Afghanistan, which killed at least seven people, including a Chinese national. The attack underscores continuing security challenges in Afghanistan, even under Taliban rule, and highlights ISIL’s focus on targeting foreign

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Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities are intensifying their crackdown on protesters, promising severe punishment for those detained during recent nationwide demonstrations. The government is also seizing assets of individuals who supported the protests, claiming these confiscations will cover damages caused during the unrest. Meanwhile, the country remains largely cut off from the internet as officials

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Guatemala is reeling after a wave of coordinated attacks by gang members left ten police officers dead and prompted the government to declare a 30-day state of emergency. The violence erupted following prison riots across three facilities and escalated into retaliatory attacks on police in Guatemala City, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by organized criminal

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Tensions between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are escalating, threatening a recently declared ceasefire. Renewed fighting and disputes over control of ISIL (ISIS) detainees have undermined fragile negotiations, with both sides trading accusations and threatening further military action. Ceasefire Under Strain Days after the ceasefire was announced, clashes broke out

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In response to the deadly mass shooting at a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach, the Australian Parliament has passed new laws aimed at tightening gun control and strengthening hate crime legislation. The measures come after last month’s tragic attack left fifteen people dead and sparked nationwide debate over public safety, extremism, and firearms regulation. Parliament

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Israel has begun demolishing buildings belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem, marking a significant escalation in its crackdown on humanitarian organizations aiding Palestinians. This move has drawn widespread international concern as it coincides with Israel’s broader restrictions on NGOs providing

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