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WorldMar 11

Spain Permanently Recalls Ambassador to Israel

Spain announced it is permanently withdrawing its ambassador to Israel, marking an escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

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WorldFeb 26

German Chancellor Merz Visits Beijing Amid Complex China Relations

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Beijing for meetings with Chinese officials, with sources describing differing tones regarding bilateral relations.

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WorldMay 19

Thailand Reduces Visa-Free Stay Period for Over 90 Countries Including UK

Thailand will cut visa-free stay periods from 60 days to 30 days for visitors from more than 90 countries, requiring longer-stay tourists to apply for visas.

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WorldApr 21

Chinese national charged with photographing US military aircraft in Nebraska

Tianrui Liang, a Chinese college student, was arrested at JFK Airport and charged with illegally photographing military planes near Offutt Air Force Base during a road trip.

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WorldApr 7

European Officials Cite U.S. NATO Comments, Military Base Conditions in Recent Statements

Spanish and Portuguese officials made separate statements regarding U.S. security arrangements and NATO amid ongoing discussions about European defense cooperation.

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WorldApr 21

State Department Updates Haiti Travel Advisory to Highest Warning Level

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti, warning Americans against travel due to widespread kidnappings and gang violence.

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WorldMar 24

Mysterious Radio Broadcast Emerges Amid Middle East Tensions

A shortwave radio transmission traced to a US military base in Germany began broadcasting during recent strikes on Iran, while authorities investigate threats.

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WorldApr 21

Mother of American hostage killed in Gaza publishes memoir about son's death

Rachel Goldberg-Polin has written a memoir about her son Hersh, who was taken hostage in Gaza in 2023 and killed by his captors in 2024.

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WorldMay 19

Israel Reports Territorial Gains During Current Military Operations

Israel has reportedly seized approximately 1,000 square kilometers of territory during ongoing military operations under Prime Minister Netanyahu's leadership.

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WorldMar 24

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga, no tsunami threat issued

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake occurred near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday with no tsunami warning issued.

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WorldMar 23

Kenyan Police Investigate Reported Disappearance of Former Foreign Minister

Kenyan authorities are investigating the reported disappearance of former Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju amid claims of possible abduction.

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WorldMar 23

Counterterrorism Police Investigate Incidents in London and Ukraine

Police are investigating separate security incidents in London and Ukraine, with authorities treating both cases as potential terrorist attacks.

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WorldMay 18

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon surpasses 3,000, officials report

Lebanese officials say the death toll from Israeli military strikes has exceeded 3,000 since the conflict with Hezbollah began in March.

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WorldApr 20

Iranian woman arrested in US for alleged arms trafficking to Sudan

Shamim Mafi faces charges for allegedly brokering weapons sales to Sudan's defense ministry on behalf of Iran.

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WorldMar 23

Families in Gaza Face Challenges Locating Missing Relatives

Thousands of people remain unaccounted for in Gaza, with families struggling to obtain death certificates or locate relatives who may be in Israeli detention.

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