France to Recognize Palestine at UN: A Diplomatic Earthquake Ahead of September Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron announces that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN in September 2025, sparking global support and fierce backlash from Israel and the U.S. Explore the implications of this historic decision.
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Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash: 16 Dead, 150,000 Displaced in Temple War
Ancient Hindu temples become the epicenter of a violent border war between Thailand and Cambodia, with 16 killed, 150,000 displaced, and centuries-old cultural heritage caught in the crossfire.
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Russia and Ukraine Agree on Major POW Swap, But Ceasefire Talks Stall in Turkey
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner of war swap during peace talks in Istanbul. However, major differences remain on ceasefire terms and a potential summit between Putin and Zelensky.
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Trump Unveils Sweeping AI Plan to Eliminate “Woke” Bias, Accelerate U.S. Dominance
President Trump signs three major executive orders to purge DEI influence from AI, fast-track datacenter development, and launch an AI export strategy. Experts warn of regulatory, ethical, and ideological risks.
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Columbia University Settles Antisemitism Claims for $221M, Ends DEI Policies
Columbia University will pay $221 million to the Trump administration and EEOC to resolve federal antisemitism and civil rights probes. In return, it regains access to nearly $400M in frozen federal grants and agrees to sweeping reforms, including the end of DEI initiatives.
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Israel Reviews Hamas Ceasefire Response Amid Mounting Pressure and Humanitarian Crisis
Israel is reviewing Hamas's latest ceasefire response amid growing international pressure and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Key issues remain unresolved as negotiations continue.
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Thai F-16 Jet Bombs Cambodian Targets as Deadly Border Clash Escalates Near Disputed Temple
Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia near the Ta Moan Thom temple after deadly clashes leave civilians dead. Tensions rise as diplomatic ties crumble between the Southeast Asian neighbors.
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Russian Passenger Plane With 50 Aboard Crashes Near Tynda
A Russian An-24 passenger plane with nearly 50 people onboard has crashed near Tynda in the Amur region. The wreckage was found with no survivors, officials confirmed. Search and rescue efforts continue in the remote Far East area.
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US to Withdraw from UNESCO by 2026 Over Anti-Israel Bias, “Woke Agenda” Cited
The Trump administration has announced that the US will exit UNESCO by December 2026, citing anti-Israel bias and a "woke cultural agenda." Critics warn the move undermines American global influence and empowers China.
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Trump Slaps 19% Tariff on Philippine Goods in Bold New Trade Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump imposes a 19% tariff on Philippine imports under a new trade deal, granting American goods zero-tariff access to Manila. The agreement also expands military cooperation amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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