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China vows retaliation against US for Trump-imposed tariffs

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday accused the United States of “meeting good with evil” for imposing a new round of “arbitrary tariffs” and vowed retaliation.   The fiery words from Wang came during a Friday news conference on the sidelines of China’s annual parliamentary session, just days after …

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Pope Francis heard for first time since hospitalization

Pope Francis on Thursday shared his first audio message since being hospitalized nearly three weeks ago for double pneumonia, expressing thanks to his well-wishers around the world. Francis sent a short, two-line recorded message made at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, which was played Thursday evening at the start of the rosary …

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European country issues yearlong TikTok ban over youth violence concerns

The Albanian Cabinet decided on Thursday to shut down TikTok for 12 months, blaming the popular video-sharing platform for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children. Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu said officials are in contact with TikTok on installing filters like parental control, age verification and the inclusion of the …

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France’s ‘nuclear threat’ against Russia met with mockery

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he was open to discussions on extending France’s nuclear deterrent to allies, and that he would hold a meeting of army chiefs from European countries willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine after a peace deal. Russia warned Macron on Thursday not to …

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Terrorism spreading across the globe, research group finds

Lone-wolf terrorist attacks were more common than ever in the West during 2024 as terrorism continues to spread across the globe, according to a new report from the Global Terrorism Index (GTI). The GTI released its 2025 report on Wednesday, finding that the number of countries that recorded a terrorist …

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New Zealand diplomat fired over question about Trump

New Zealand’s most senior diplomat to the U.K. was fired after seeming to question President Donald Trump’s understanding of history and his handling of Russia. The incident took place during an event hosted by Chatham House, a think tank in London. Phil Goff, who was serving as New Zealand’s high …

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