A group of powerful anti-slavery advocates issued a warning Tuesday, declaring that “millions of lives are at risk” unless urgent, coordinated international action is taken to eliminate modern slavery by the year 2030. Chaired by…
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Germany’s centrist parties agree coalition deal as Trump tariffs spark recession fears
by adminGermany’s major centrist parties have reached a coalition deal, amid mounting pressure to form a government as Europe’s largest economy teeters on the brink of recession after sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration caused…
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DR Congo repatriates three Americans who faced death penalty over failed coup attempt
by adminThree Americans have been transferred to the United States after their death sentences over a foiled deadly coup were commuted to life imprisonment last week by Congolese authorities, in the wake of talks with US…
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US-China rivalry over Panama Canal sparks tensions, leaving Panama caught in war of words
by adminPanama promotes itself “as the bridge of the world, heart of the universe” but lately the narrow Central American Isthmus and its namesake canal that joins the Atlantic to the Pacific have become the setting…
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The US-China trade escalation has no end in sight. Here’s why Beijing’s not backing down
by adminWhat was supposed to be a historic, era-defining trade war launched by US President Donald Trump against a range of countries has, for now, narrowed in on a singular target: China. On Wednesday, Trump announced…
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El Salvador says it shares gang intel with the US — and requests specific deportees
by adminEl Salvador says it shares intelligence with the United States about gang members wanted by the Central American nation and provides “complete records” on them before formally requesting their deportation. Villatoro’s comments come after the…
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Ukrainian intelligence has identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia, Zelensky says
by adminUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence had identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, a day after Ukraine said two Chinese nationals were captured in the country. The Chinese nationals had…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla pay a surprise visit to recovering Pope Francis during Italy trip
by adminKing Charles and Queen Camilla paid a surprise visit to the recovering Pope Francis on Wednesday during a state visit to Italy that coincided with the British royal couple’s 20th wedding anniversary. The pope met…
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New Zealand politicians sing as bill that sparked massive protests is ‘annihilated’
by adminNew Zealand politicians broke out in song Thursday after striking down a right-wing-backed proposal that opponents feared would erode indigenous rights. Tens of thousands of people – predominantly from the Māori community – had already…
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Two Chinese citizens fighting for Russia taken prisoner in eastern Ukraine, Zelensky says
by adminTwo Chinese citizens fighting in the Russian army have been taken prisoner in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday. Zelensky said Ukrainian forces obtained the Chinese nationals’ documents, bank cards and personal data.…