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China Stages Live-Fire Drills Near Taiwan

China conducted live-fire military exercises near Taiwan on Wednesday, simulating attacks on ports and energy facilities, escalating tensions after President Lai Ching-te referred to China as a "foreign hostile force".

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Top Russian Official Visits Washington Amid Ukraine War, Tariff Threats

Russian economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev is meeting with US officials in Washington this week to discuss the Ukraine conflict, amid President Trump's threats of economic sanctions against Russia, including a potential 50% tariff on countries importing Russian oil, if a ceasefire is not reached soon.

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White House Closes Signalgate Investigation Amidst Rising Tensions

The White House closed its investigation into the leak of US war plans to the Atlantic via Signal, prompting criticism from Democrats and further escalating regional tensions as President Trump renewed threats against the Houthis and Iran responded with warnings.

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China Simulates Taiwan Blockade with Large-Scale Military Drills

China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan on April 1st, simulating a blockade and warning that Taiwanese independence would lead to war; Taiwan responded by deploying its own forces.

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Myanmar Earthquake: Death Toll Exceeds 1,700, Projected to Top 10,000

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, causing over 1,700 deaths and widespread destruction, with projected fatalities exceeding 10,000; neighboring Thailand also suffered significant damage from a collapsed building, resulting in at least 18 deaths and 78 missing; the military governm...

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US-Russia Discuss Rare Earth Mineral Collaboration Amidst Ukraine Conflict

Russia and the US are exploring joint rare earth mineral projects, as announced by Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund; several companies have shown interest, amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine and strained US-Russia relations.

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China Conducts Military Drills in Taiwan Strait

China launched military drills in the Taiwan Strait, involving air, sea, and land forces, testing capabilities in regional control and key target strikes; 76 Chinese aircraft and 19 ships were observed around Taiwan, with 37 aircraft crossing the median line.

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EU's LNG Appeasement Fails; Trump Imposes Tariffs

Despite the EU's efforts to increase American LNG purchases to avoid tariffs, Donald Trump imposed them anyway, highlighting the ineffectiveness of appeasement and exposing internal EU divisions over energy policy.

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China Stages Large-Scale Military Drills Near Taiwan

China launched extensive military exercises near Taiwan, simulating a blockade, as a warning against independence, prompting international concern.

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Black Sea Ceasefire: Grain Exports Resume Amidst Conditions

The US mediated a ceasefire in the Black Sea between Russia and Ukraine to resume grain exports, though Russia conditioned its participation on sanctions relief; a similar 2022-2023 agreement facilitated by Turkey and the UN, enabling 32 million tons of grain exports, was terminated by Russia.

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Trump Threatens Zelenskyy Over Failed US-Ukraine Minerals Deal

US President Donald Trump threatened Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with unspecified repercussions for abandoning a planned rare earth minerals agreement, amidst a backdrop of stalled Ukraine war negotiations; the agreement's failure follows a White House dispute and concerns over a lack of...

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Greek Military Parade Chants Strain International Relations

During a Greek military parade, chants expressing that Cyprus is Greek and containing insults towards Turkey were made, potentially straining international relations.

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