Ukraine war updates: Putin claims Russia has no interest in wider war; UAE mediates prisoner exchange
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Indonesian presidential hopefuls are trying social media, K-pop to win young voters. Will it work?
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Seventeen-year-old Naima Khairiya Ismah started being bombarded by social media posts from candidates for Indonesia’s presidential election on before she’d even given voting any thought.
China private investment firms face growing U.S. scrutiny, analysts say
HONG KONG -- The Pentagon's addition of a Beijing-headquartered private equity and venture capital firm to a list of companies with alleged close ties to China's military underscores growing sanctions risks for the industry and is likely to result in pressure for more investment self-scrutiny, analysts say
Ships from US, Australia and Japan conduct joint drills in South China Sea in defiance of Beijing
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Warships from the United States, Australia and Japan have held joint drills in the South China Sea in defiance of Beijing, which claims sovereignty over virtually the entire strategic waterway.
China says US military makes region more dangerous after Navy ship sails through Taiwan Strait
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The top UN court has ruled on Gaza genocide case. Here's what happens now
Last month, the International Court of Justice ruled on South Africa's legal case accusing Israel of genocide.
Trade leaders urge governments around the world to join Red Sea military effort
Trade associations representing sectors across the global economy have joined an open letter urging more governments around the world to join Red Sea maritime security efforts.
U.S. carries out retaliatory airstrikes in Iraq and Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The U.S. military launched airstrikes on Friday in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) and the militias it backs, in retaliation for last weekend's attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. troops.