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Major international events. Global conflicts, diplomacy, disasters, and regional developments.

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Airstrike on Myanmar Hospital Leaves Dozens Dead, Escalates Humanitarian Crisis

A military airstrike on a hospital in Myanmar kills 34, drawing international condemnation as humanitarian concerns grow.

#myanmar, #airstrike, #hospital, #humanrights, #rakhinestate

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U.S. Envoy Meets Belarus President to Discuss Political Prisoner Release

U.S. envoy meets Belarusian President to discuss political prisoner release, a key step in Belarus-West relations.

#belarus, #unitedstates, #politicalprisoners, #diplomacy

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Escalating Border Conflict Between Thailand and Cambodia Resumes Over Preah Vihear Temple

Renewed clashes over Preah Vihear temple escalate, causing casualties and mass displacements along Thailand-Cambodia border.

#thailand, #cambodia, #conflict, #preahvihear, #internationalrelations

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UNEP's GEO-7 Report Urges Global Action to Avert Environmental Crisis

UNEP's GEO-7 report highlights urgent need for global action on climate, citing potential crises by 2030s without intervention.

#unep, #climatechange, #environmentalcrisis, #biodiversity

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Hostilities Renew Along Thailand-Cambodia Border, Displacing Thousands

Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia displace over 500,000 as U.S. steps in to mediate. Violence disrupts Southeast Asian Games.

#thailand, #cambodia, #borderconflict, #diplomacy, #southeastasiangames

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RSF Captures Strategic Heglig Oilfield Amid Escalating Sudan Conflict

Sudan's RSF takes control of Heglig oilfield, impacting regional stability and economies amid ongoing conflict.

#sudan, #rsf, #oil, #conflict, #regionalstability

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Macron's China Visit Strengthens Ties with Bilateral Agreements

Macron's China visit fosters 12 agreements in aerospace, AI, and more, addressing global challenges including the Ukraine conflict.

#macron, #xi, #france, #china, #diplomacy, #trade

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International Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández

Honduras issues arrest warrant for ex-president Hernández after US pardon, citing corruption charges in "Pandora" case.

#honduras, #juanorlandohernandez, #corruption, #pandoracase, #internationalrelations

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German Foreign Minister's China Visit to Address Trade and Geopolitical Issues

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to visit China, focusing on trade and geopolitical concerns, impacting EU relations.

#germany, #china, #trade, #geopolitics, #europeanunion

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Historic Talks at Naqoura: Lebanon and Israel Meet After Four Decades

Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks in Naqoura for the first time in 40 years, focusing on ceasefire reinforcement.

#lebanon, #israel, #ceasefire, #unitednations, #diplomacy

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UN Chief Criticizes Israeli Military Operations in Gaza

Guterres condemns Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting civilian casualties and potential war crimes.

#unitednations, #israel, #gazaconflict, #warcrimes

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Australia Implements Social Media Age Restriction Law for Minors

Australia bans social media accounts for under 16s to protect minors from online harm. Critics cite privacy, effectiveness concerns.

#australia, #socialmedia, #onlinesafety, #legislation, #children

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Peace Deal Fails: Fighting Erupts in Eastern Congo Post U.S.-Brokered Agreement

Violence breaks out in Congo's eastern regions, just hours after U.S.-brokered peace deal signing, casting doubt on the agreement's durability.

#congo, #peaceagreement, #m23rebels, #trump, #usdiplomacy

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UN Chief Criticizes Israel's Gaza Operations, Suggests Possible War Crimes

UN Secretary-General Guterres critiques Israel's Gaza actions, hinting at potential war crimes, as humanitarian crisis worsens.

#israel, #gaza, #unitednations, #warcrimes, #conflict

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UN Chief Criticizes Israel's Gaza Operations as "Fundamentally Wrong"

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israel's Gaza operations amid high civilian toll; calls US-brokered ceasefire fragile.

#unitednations, #israel, #gaza, #hamas, #conflict