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Japan PM to visit Vietnam, the Philippines

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit Vietnam and the Philippines from Sunday, officials said, as Tokyo seeks to ramp…

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Pilgrims gather as Pope Francis begins lying in state

Pope Francis’s coffin will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica Wednesday for three days of lying in state, with scores…

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Russian Easter truce was ‘marketing operation’: France’s top diplomat

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday called Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine Easter truce announcement “a marketing operation” aimed at mollifying…

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse stolen at DC restaurant, officials say

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse was stolen at a Washington, D.C. restaurant Sunday night, according to department officials. The…

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Thai PM says US tariff negotiations postponed to review ‘issues’

Thailand’s negotiations with Washington on steep trade tariffs were postponed because the United States has asked Bangkok to review important…

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Myanmar post-earthquake truce due to lapse

A Myanmar ceasefire declared after last month’s devastating earthquake was due to expire on Tuesday, after aid groups and international…

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South Korea acting president sees US trade talks leading to beneficial solution

South Korea’s acting president Han Duck-soo said during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday that he expects trade talks this week…

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At least 500 Houthis killed in US strikes over last month: Officials

The US military has quietly racked up a major toll in Yemen, killing at least 500 Houthi fighters—including top-tier operatives—since last month, according…

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