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Biden administration succeeds in temporarily blocking a plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind
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Biden administration succeeds in temporarily blocking a plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind

The Hindu  

The Biden administration succeeded Thursday in temporarily blocking accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed from entering a guilty plea in a deal that would spare him the risk of execution for al-Qaida’s Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. A three-judge appeals panel agreed to put on hold Mohammed’s guilty plea scheduled for Friday in a military commission courtroom at the U.S. naval …

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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Associated Press  

Jan. 3 - 9, 2025 Countries across the region celebrated the Epiphany with performance and gift giveaways. Also known as Three Kings Day, it is one of the oldest festivals of the Catholic Church — commemorating the Biblical journey of the three Magi to visit baby Jesus that faithful view as evidence that Jesus was the son of God. In …

In Recent Border Controversies, Thailand’s Government Has Been Missing in Action
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In Recent Border Controversies, Thailand’s Government Has Been Missing in Action

The Diplomat  

Cambodia and Thailand have a maritime border dispute that dates back to 1973. The Thai government’s lack of a strategic public communication strategy is allowing false and politically damaging information to enter into the public narrative and is beginning to affect bilateral relations. Former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen recently addressed his country’s Senate regarding the issue and stated that …

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Can Japan Support Ukraine as Long as It Takes?
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Can Japan Support Ukraine as Long as It Takes?

The Diplomat  

There was a time when the G-7 nations – or the so-called West at large – professed as one unified voice that they would support Ukraine for as long as it takes. On November 16, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru dispatched Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi to Kyiv and delivered a message that his country “stands with Ukraine.” The symbolic visit …

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Excessive Drinking and Conspiracy Theories: How Yoon Made His Massive Martial Law Mistake
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Excessive Drinking and Conspiracy Theories: How Yoon Made His Massive Martial Law Mistake

The Diplomat  

On December 14, to everyone’s great relief, South Korea’s National Assembly managed to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. One expert speculated that South Korea wouldn’t have had to experience martial law had Yoon gotten timely medical help with his alcoholism. Major conspiracy theories Yoon adheres to are that North Korean spies have infiltrated the opposition parties and some liberals are receiving …

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The Okinawa Conundrum: Rethinking Regional Security
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The Okinawa Conundrum: Rethinking Regional Security

The Diplomat  

Okinawa, strategically located in the East China Sea, is much more than a military asset. A comprehensive analysis of Okinawa’s geopolitical relevance, historical context, and its asymmetrical relationship with Tokyo is crucial for a nuanced understanding of its implications for regional security. World War II’s legacy and the subsequent U.S. occupation – which lasted until 1972 – left lasting marks …

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PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities
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PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities

The Diplomat  

In December, China conducted a series of large-scale military activities near Taiwan and in the Western Pacific, drawing significant attention from regional and international actors. On December 13, China’s Ministry of National Defense provided commentary on the large-scale military activities for the first time, with its spokesperson stating, “The PLA will decide whether and when to conduct military exercises in …

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What Do the Latest Purges Mean for China’s Military?
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What Do the Latest Purges Mean for China’s Military?

The Diplomat  

Xi Jinping holds the founding father of the People’s Republic of China, Mao Zedong, in high esteem. In what appears to be a deliberate echo of Mao, Xi told senior ranking officers of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in June 2024: “We must make it clear that the barrels of guns must always be in the hands of those who …

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France and Italy’s Central Asia Strategy: Securing Energy and Shaping Security
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France and Italy’s Central Asia Strategy: Securing Energy and Shaping Security

The Diplomat  

Europe’s interest in Central Asia increased sharply following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. While France’s energy strategy in Central Asia is centered on uranium, Italy has focused primarily on oil and gas. Italy’s investments in Kazakhstan extend beyond oil; in January 2024, Italian companies, including ENI, pledged $1.5 billion in investments focused on energy and critical raw …

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After drones at Indian border, why Bangladesh wants to acquire Turkish tanks?
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After drones at Indian border, why Bangladesh wants to acquire Turkish tanks?

India Today  

After deploying Turkish surveillance-cum-combat drones, Bayraktar, close to India's border, Bangladesh has reportedly decided to acquire 26 Turkish Tulpar light tanks. GROWING DEFENCE TIES WITH TURKEY AND PAKISTAN This tank deal is part of Bangladesh’s expanding defence cooperation with Turkey, which has been actively seeking to enhance its influence in South Asia. Additionally, Bangladesh’s growing defence ties with Pakistan--through military …

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Israeli army finds hostage's body in Gaza tunnel, possibly next to son's remains
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Israeli army finds hostage's body in Gaza tunnel, possibly next to son's remains

India Today  

Israeli soldiers recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in an underground tunnel in southern Gaza, the military said Wednesday, and the army was determining if another set of remains belongs to the man’s son. The discovery of Yosef AlZayadni’s body comes as Israel and Hamas are considering a ceasefire deal that would free the remaining hostages and halt the …

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In a first, Nepali Army Band to take part in Army Day celebrations in Pune
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In a first, Nepali Army Band to take part in Army Day celebrations in Pune

India Today  

In a first, the Nepali Army Band will participate in the Army Day Parade in Pune on January 15, marking a historic moment of friendship and cultural exchange between both countries. Recently, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande visited Nepal, where he was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army, a tradition symbolising the close bond between …

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Israel's new 'Greater Israel' map sparks massive outrage in Arab world
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Israel's new 'Greater Israel' map sparks massive outrage in Arab world

India Today  

A diplomatic uproar has erupted across the Arab world following the release of a controversial map by Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The UAE condemned Israeli government-linked social media for publishing a "historical Israel" map that included occupied Palestinian territories and parts of neighbouring countries. THE 'GREATER ISRAEL' CONTROVERSY Israel's actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria have reignited debate over …

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Panama marks Martyrs’ Day amid Trump threats to retake control of Panama Canal
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Panama marks Martyrs’ Day amid Trump threats to retake control of Panama Canal

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — A Panamanian national holiday remembering the killing of 21 protesters by police and U.S. troops in 1964 is taking on new resonance this year as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens to take back control of the Panama Canal. Historians say what has come to be known as Martyrs’ Day was a key point of inflection that led …

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Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria
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Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria

Associated Press  

TISHRIN DAM, Syria — A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed groups, which has intensified in the weeks since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad in a lightning offensive. “They tried to silence our voices so we wouldn’t be able to protect this dam.” Farhan …

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Myanmar junta air strike kills 40: ethnic armed group, rescue worker
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Myanmar junta air strike kills 40: ethnic armed group, rescue worker

The Hindu  

A Myanmar junta air strike killed at least 40 people in a village in western Rakhine state, a rescue worker and ethnic minority armed group told AFP on Thursday. The Rakhine conflict is one element of the bloody chaos that has engulfed Myanmar since the military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government in a 2021 coup, sparking a widespread …

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UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO
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UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO

Associated Press  

LONDON — Europe’s security “is on a knife-edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO member nations must increase military spending, Britain’s top diplomat said Thursday. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that “the post-Cold War peace is well and truly over.” “Donald Trump and JD Vance are simply right when they say that Europe needs to do more …

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Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump’s return
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Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump’s return

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East. The “axis” had already been hollowed out by Israel’s punishing offensives last year against two militant groups backed by Iran – Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. “I’m not answering questions on military strategy.” …

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Elon Musk Walks Back Vow To Find $2 Trillion In Wasteful Spending
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Elon Musk Walks Back Vow To Find $2 Trillion In Wasteful Spending

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Republican budget guru Elon Musk admitted Wednesday that his vision of $2 trillion in spending cuts is not very realistic. “I think if we try for $2 trillion, we’ve got a good shot at getting one.” It’s a notable retrenchment from Musk’s prior position. On the campaign trail in October, Musk said he could find “at least …

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Middle East latest: Death toll in Gaza passes 46,000; Lebanese parliament elects new president
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Middle East latest: Death toll in Gaza passes 46,000; Lebanese parliament elects new president

Associated Press  

Gaza’s Health Ministry said Thursday that more than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict. The vote came weeks after a tenuous ceasefire agreement halted a 14-month conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and at a time when Lebanon’s leaders are seeking international assistance for reconstruction. …

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An army airstrike on a village in western Myanmar has killed at least 40 people, reports say
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An army airstrike on a village in western Myanmar has killed at least 40 people, reports say

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — An airstrike by Myanmar’s army on a village under the control of an armed ethnic minority group killed about 40 people and injured at least 20 others, officials of the group and a local charity said Thursday. The attack occurred Wednesday in Kyauk Ni Maw village on Ramree island, an area controlled by the ethnic Arakan Army in …

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Lawyers for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed battle to let his guilty plea go forward
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Lawyers for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed battle to let his guilty plea go forward

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lawyers for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed are urging a federal appeals panel to let his scheduled guilty plea Friday n Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, go forward in a plea agreement that would spare him and two co-defendants the risk of the death penalty in al-Qaida’s notorious Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Defense lawyers in a filing late Wednesday …

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Over 46,000 Palestinians Have Been Killed In The Israel-Hamas War, Officials Say
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Over 46,000 Palestinians Have Been Killed In The Israel-Hamas War, Officials Say

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Thursday, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict. The war has flattened large areas of Gaza and displaced around 90% of its 2.3 million people, with many forced to flee multiple times. On Thursday, dozens …

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Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk
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Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said Thursday that her government is in talks with several private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the issue privately with Musk. It’s not my habit to use my public role to do favors to friends,” Meloni said, responding to reporters’ questions during her start-of-the-year …

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