Philippines
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China Launches War Games Around Taiwan as Island Vows to Defend Democracy
The war games follow recent U.S. congressional visits to Taipei and expanded security cooperation between Taiwan and Western allies.
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Bondi Attackers Linked to Islamic State, Police Reveal
Australian police confirmed that the gunmen behind the Bondi Beach massacre were inspired by Islamic State ideology.
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Trump’s 100% Chip Tariff: Exemptions and Global Ripples
President Trump declared a 100% tariff on imported semiconductor chips, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing
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Tsunami Alert: Kamchatka Quake
A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck 136km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
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Trump Slaps 35% Tariff on Canada — Starting August 1st
Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports







