Philippines Protests China Daily Videos Depicting Filipinos as Monkeys
The Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest against China Daily for publishing videos that depicted Filipinos as monkeys, calling them racist.
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Peru: Minibus Plunges Off Mountain Road, Killing 14
Fourteen people died and five were injured when a minibus veered off a mountain road in the Peruvian Andes and rolled down a steep hillside.
Trump Homeland Security Chief Mullin Threatens Election Officials with Prison
Homeland Security Chief Markwayne Mullin threatened state election officials with prison time, echoing Trump's false claims on voting security.
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US strikes Iran for seventh night as Hormuz shipping halts
US military conducted seventh night of strikes on Iran, hitting surveillance sites and logistics infrastructure amidst Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption.
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US-China Election Interference Concerns Clash With 600,000 Student Visas
Despite concerns over Chinese election interference, the U.S. continues to grant a substantial number of student visas to Chinese nationals.
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House Passes Bill to End Daylight Saving Time, Senate Vote Looms
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end Daylight Saving Time, sending the bill to the Senate for consideration.
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Trump, Infantino Hail 2026 World Cup as Success Before Argentina-Spain Final
Former President Trump and FIFA President Infantino declared the 2026 World Cup a triumph ahead of the Argentina-Spain final, stating 'America has won'.
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Iraq Revives Syria Pipeline, Signs $60 Billion in Western Deals
Iraq inks preliminary deals with Western firms, including a pipeline project with Chevron to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke
President Trump linked Canadian wildfire smoke to potential new tariffs, blaming the fires on Canadian governance.
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