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

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State-Based Armed Conflict Tops Global Risks in 2025

WEF's 2025 report flags state-based armed conflict as the top global risk amid rising U.S.-China, India-Pakistan tensions.

#wef, #conflict, #uschina, #indiapakistan, #globalrisks

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UN to Host High-Level Conference on Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process

A UN-led conference, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, seeks resolution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with a two-state solution.

#unitednations, #israel, #palestine, #twostatesolution, #diplomacy

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U.S. Sanctions Sudanese Military Leaders Amid Chemical Weapons Allegations

U.S. imposes sanctions on Sudanese generals for alleged chemical weapon use in civil war, escalating international response.

#sudan, #civilwar, #usanctions, #chemicalweapons, #humanitariancrisis

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World Leaders Gather in Canada for the 51st G7 Summit

The G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, will address global issues like climate change and digital transformation.

#g7, #summit, #kananaskis, #globalissues, #worldleaders

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Pro-Democracy Protests Erupt in Mali as Military Junta Tightens Grip

Mali faces unrest as pro-democracy protests occur against military junta's anti-political measures. Growing international concern. Read more.

#mali, #junta, #protests, #democracy, #africa

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Iran's Supreme Leader Rejects U.S. Proposal to Halt Uranium Enrichment

Iran's Supreme Leader rejects U.S. proposal to halt uranium enrichment, highlighting continued impasse in nuclear negotiations.

#iran, #nuclear, #us, #diplomacy, #uranium

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NATO to Host Landmark 2025 Summit in The Hague

NATO's 2025 Summit in The Hague will address defense spending and Ukraine's potential membership, amid tight security measures.

#nato, #summit, #thehague, #defensespending, #ukraine

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WHO Faces Financial Crisis as U.S. Withdraws Funding, Jeopardizing Global Health Services

WHO's funding crisis after U.S. withdrawal threatens vital health programs globally, affecting over 70 countries.

#who, #fundingcrisis, #globalhealth, #uswithdrawal

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Lee Jae-myung Projected to Win South Korea's Presidential Election

Liberal Lee Jae-myung is set to become South Korea's president, winning 51.7% of the vote after former President Yoon's impeachment.

#southkorea, #election, #impeachment, #politicalreform

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Nice, France to Host UN's Third Ocean Conference Aimed at Ocean Conservation

UNOC 3 in Nice focuses on global ocean crisis, featuring multilateral agreements and the Nice Ocean Action Plan.

#oceans, #unitednations, #conservation, #marineecosystems

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Nations Unite in Montreal Pledge to Repatriate Deported Ukrainian Citizens

Over 45 nations commit to returning Ukrainians deported to Russia, signing the Montreal Pledge for humanitarian action.

#ukraine, #russia, #montrealpledge, #humanrights, #internationalrelations

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Russia and Ukraine Hold Peace Talks Amid Escalating Conflict

Russian and Ukrainian delegations meet in Istanbul aiming for peace amid intensifying military actions.

#russia, #ukraine, #peace talks, #conflict, #istanbul

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China Accuses U.S. of Violating Trade Truce Amid AI Chip Export Restrictions

China vows retaliation against the U.S. over new AI chip export restrictions, accusing Washington of breaching a trade truce.

#china, #us, #trade, #exportrestrictions, #semiconductors

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Massive Landslide Destroys Swiss Village: Birch Glacier Collapse a Climate Wake-Up Call

The Birch Glacier in Switzerland collapses, burying Blatten; climate change blamed for the disaster.

#climatechange, #switzerland, #glaciercollapse, #disaster

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South Korea Prepares for Crucial Presidential Election Amid Political Crisis

South Korea's June 3 election follows the impeachment of President Yoon, with candidates Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon Soo vying for leadership amid turmoil.

#southkorea, #election2025, #politicalcrisis, #impeachment