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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Chinese Oil Refinery, Launches Minerals Probe: Strategic Competition Intensifies
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Al Shabaab Retakes Central Somalia: The 2025 Shabelle Offensive and Its Strategic Consequences
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U.S. and Italy Hold Bilateral Talks on EU Tariffs and Transatlantic Relations
Introduction On April 17, 2025, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni became the first European leader to meet face-to-face with U.S. President Donald Trump since his administration announced—and then partially suspended—a sweeping 20% tariff on European exports. The meeting, held at the White House, comes at a critical
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ECB Cuts Interest Rates for Seventh Time Amid Trade Tensions: Navigating Uncertainty in the Eurozone
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Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Enter Crucial Stage: Stakes, Positions, and Regional Implications
Introduction The nuclear standoff between Iran and the United States has reached a pivotal juncture. On April 17, 2025, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), described the ongoing negotiations as being at a “very crucial” stage during a visit to Tehran. The next round of
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U.K. Supreme Court Rules Trans Women Cannot Be Legally Defined as Women Under Equality Act
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Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia Tour: Deepening China’s Regional Influence Amid U.S. Trade War
Introduction Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ongoing diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia—most recently marked by his high-profile visit to Malaysia—signals a pivotal moment in China’s regional strategy. As the United States escalates tariffs and pushes for economic “decoupling,” Beijing is intensifying outreach to ASEAN countries and Vietnam,
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Lithuania Urges Europe to Boost Defense Spending Against Russian Threat: A New Era for European Security
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Israeli Strikes Intensify in Gaza, Hospitals Overwhelmed: Deepening Humanitarian Crisis and International Scrutiny
Introduction Israeli military operations in Gaza have escalated sharply in recent days, with at least 13 Palestinians killed since dawn and hospitals facing catastrophic shortages amid ongoing bombardment and a near-total blockade on supplies. The humanitarian crisis is deepening, with widespread starvation, mass displacement, and overwhelmed medical facilities as Israel
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U.S. Flies B-1B Bombers in Joint Drill with South Korea as North Korea Marks Key Anniversary: Strategic Significance and Regional Implications
Introduction On April 15, 2025, the United States deployed B-1B Lancer long-range bombers in a high-profile joint aerial drill with South Korea, coinciding with North Korea’s most important national holiday—the 113th birthday of its founder, Kim Il Sung. The exercise, which also involved South Korean F-35A stealth fighters,
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