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US and Japan Strengthen Alliance Amid China’s Export Curbs Over Taiwan Stance
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi vowed to…
China Urges Canada to Counter ‘Interference’ in New Bid for Stronger Ties at Munich Talks
MUNICH — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Canada to jointly “eliminate interference” and revive…
Taiwan’s President Vows Robust Defense Boost Amid China Tensions in Lunar New Year Address
TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te pledged to ramp up defense measures and protect the island’s…
Venezuela Places Opposition Leader Guanipa Under House Arrest After Brief Release
CARACAS – Prominent Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa, a key ally of Nobel Peace Prize…
Kyrgyzstan President Sacks Top Ally from Security and Government Posts
BISHKEK – President Sadyr Japarov issued decrees on Tuesday dismissing Kamchybek Tashiev, his longtime ally and…
Brazil Probes US-Argentina Trade Deal Over Mercosur Rule Fears
BRASILIA/MONTEVIDEO – Brazil is closely examining a new US-Argentina trade agreement announced last week, fearing it…
Malaysia’s Earthquake Risk Stays Low to Moderate Over Next Decade
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia faces a low to moderate risk of earthquakes over the next 10…
Colombia Faces Deadly Floods from Rare February Rains, 22 Dead
BOGOTA – A rare onslaught of torrential rains has claimed 22 lives in Colombia, displacing thousands…
Uganda Minister Slams Military Raid on Bobi Wine’s Home, Vows Probe Amid Election Fallout
NAIROBI – Uganda’s Information Minister Chris Baryomunsi sharply criticized a military raid on opposition leader Bobi…
Muslim Nations Slam Israel’s West Bank Measures
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other Muslim-majority countries strongly condemned new Israeli steps on Monday…
Forever Young Eyes Historic Saudi Cup Repeat
RIYADH — Japanese trainer Yoshito Yahagi returns to King Abdulaziz racecourse with Forever Young, last year’s…