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International Affairs
Foreign policy, geopolitics, alliances, and the global events reshaping American interests abroad.
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Trump Administration Halts Machado Flight, Deepens Venezuela Rift
The Trump administration ordered Maria Corina Machado's plane to turn back over North Carolina, revealing a stark contra
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Xi Urges Global AI Governance, Slams US Tech Restrictions
At Shanghai's AI conference, Xi Jinping called for global AI governance, criticized US tech curbs, and announced new par
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Wildfire Smoke Disrupts Mets-Phillies, Postpones Chicago MLS Match as Air Quality Worsens
Wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota led to schedule changes for the Mets-Phillies MLB game and a Chicago M
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Gallup Survey: Global Acceptance of Minorities Rises, Especially for LGBTQ+
Gallup’s 2025 World Poll reveals increasing global acceptance for LGBTQ+, immigrants, and racial minorities, with gay an
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Iran Directs Houthis to Block Red Sea in Retaliation for US Strikes on Energy Sites
Iran has instructed Yemen's Houthi militants to block Red Sea shipping if the US strikes its energy infrastructure, a mo
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Uber Strikes $15B Deal for Delivery Hero, Creating Global Food-Delivery Giant
Uber agreed to acquire Delivery Hero for nearly $15 billion, creating the largest food-delivery group outside China and
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Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Brazil, Citing Unfair Trade and Lula's 'Bad Faith'
The Trump administration announced 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices. USTR Jamieso
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Trump Weighs Full Iran War: Four Major Political and Economic Risks Ahead
President Trump is weighing a return to all-out war with Iran to break the Strait of Hormuz stalemate. The move risks de
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Chipotle Takes on Mexico: First Restaurant to Open in Monterrey Suburb
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first restaurant in Mexico on Thursday, targeting a wealthy Monterrey suburb. The c
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Argentina's VP Revives Falklands Rhetoric, Brands England 'Invaders' Before World Cup Semifinal
Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel used a social media post to brand England's team 'invaders' and 'usurping p
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Why a New Iran Blockade Is Doomed to Repeat Failure
A renewed U.S. blockade of Iran risks repeating the failures of the first campaign, with Iran stronger and the humanitar
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Venezuela's Chavista Regime Pivots Toward Israel in Bid for Legitimacy
The Venezuelan interim government, once a fierce critic of Israel, is now making overtures to Tel Aviv, extraditing Hezb