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

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China Adjusts Retirement Age to Tackle Aging Population

China begins retirement age rise to address aging population and economic challenges.

#china, #retirement, #agingpopulation, #economy, #pensionreform

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Geopolitical Tensions and Commercial Triumphs at the 55th International Paris Air Show

Paris Air Show highlights Airbus's major deals, Israel-France tensions, and advancements in urban air mobility.

#parisairshow, #geopolitics, #aerospace, #airbus, #israel

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NATO Commits to Major Defense Spending Increase by 2035 at Summit in The Hague

NATO pledges to hike defense spending to 5% by 2035, facing mixed reactions at The Hague summit.

#nato, #defensespending, #globalsecurity, #ukraine, #russia

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Devastating Floods and Landslides Hit Kinshasa: At Least 29 Dead

Severe floods and landslides in Kinshasa cause fatalities and highlight urbanization challenges.

#floods, #urbanization, #infrastructure, #drc, #climatechange

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Severe Weather in China and Mexico Highlights Vulnerabilities and Need for Inclusive Disaster Preparedness

Severe flooding in China and Mexico underscores vulnerabilities and highlights need for inclusive disaster preparedness amid climate change.

#climatechange, #flooding, #china, #mexico, #disasterpreparedness

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Oman Introduces First Gulf Personal Income Tax, Paving Way for Economic Diversification

Oman becomes the first GCC nation to enact a personal income tax, targeting top earners to diversify revenue and achieve fiscal stability.

#oman, #gcc, #personalincometax, #economy

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Operation Midnight Hammer: U.S. Military Strikes Iran's Nuclear Facilities

U.S. escalates Iran-Israel conflict with precision strikes on nuclear sites, raising global security concerns.

#iran, #israel, #nuclear, #military, #usa

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London's Climate Action Week 2025 Signals Global Green Investment Shift

London's Climate Action Week 2025 highlights a shift in climate investment to Europe and Asia as US faces policy hurdles.

#climatechange, #greeninvestment, #london, #uspolicy, #renewableenergy

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DRC Elected to UN Security Council with Historic Support

The Democratic Republic of the Congo secures a UN Security Council seat, pledging to leverage its conflict experience for global peace advocacy.

#drc, #unsecuritycouncil, #internationaldiplomacy

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South Korea's Leadership Crisis: Martial Law, Impeachment, and New Beginnings

South Korea removes President Yoon after martial law declaration; Lee Jae-myung leads reform with first civilian defense minister in 64 years.

#southkorea, #yonsukyeol, #leejaemyung, #politicalupheaval, #impeachment

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EU Leaders Debate Escalating Sanctions Against Russia Amid Internal Divisions

EU summit spotlights divisions on sanctions, energy security, and US trade tensions.

#eu, #sanctions, #russia, #energy, #trade

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Catastrophic Flooding Devastates South Africa's Eastern Cape

South Africa's Eastern Cape faces severe flooding, causing 92 deaths, critical infrastructure damage, and a national state of disaster.

#southafrica, #flooding, #disasterresponse, #climatechange

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NATO Summit Results in Historic 5% GDP Defense Spending Agreement

NATO nations to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 to tackle global security threats.

#nato, #defensespending, #globalsecurity, #alliancecommitment

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China's Strategic Diplomacy Amid Israel-Iran Ceasefire

China's cautious diplomacy during the Israel-Iran conflict underscores its focus on economic stability over military intervention.

#china, #middleeast, #diplomacy, #israel, #iran

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Arrest of Archbishop Galstanyan Marks Escalating Tension in Armenia

Armenian Archbishop arrested for alleged coup plot, heightening government-church conflict amid national unrest.

#armenia, #archbishop, #coup, #politics