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Foreign policy, geopolitics, alliances, and the global events reshaping American interests abroad.
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Hantavirus vs. COVID-19: Key Differences Dim Pandemic Fears
A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has raised pandemic concerns, but experts say key differences from COVID-19 keep
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Hantavirus: Who Faces the Highest Risk of Infection?
Hantavirus infections remain rare but deadly, with a 38% fatality rate. Recent outbreaks and a celebrity death underscor
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Start Planning Endgames for Ukraine, Iran, and Taiwan Now, Analysts Urge
Harlan Ullman warns that failing to anticipate how wars in Ukraine, Iran, and the Taiwan conflict end could lead to stra
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Taiwan Wary of Trump-Xi Talks, Seeks No Surprises on Sovereignty
Taiwan's foreign minister voiced hope the Trump-Xi summit avoids surprises on Taiwan, saying the island is concerned but
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Trump's NATO Threats Could Force Europe to Forge Its Own Defense Path
Trump's troop withdrawal from Germany and threats to exit NATO may push Europe to develop its own defense capability, an
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Iran Conflict Hands Xi Leverage as Trump Heads to Beijing Summit
President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping is shadowed by the Iran war, which has bogged down U.S. forces and handed China
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Reed: Trump 'Terribly Weakened' as China Summit Looms Amid Iran Crisis
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) said Trump is 'terribly weakened' heading into his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, citing the Iran
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U.S. Religious Freedom Post Sits Empty as Global Persecution Mounts
The U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom remains unfilled, undermining American advocacy as Chri
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Waltz Pushes UN Resolution Targeting Iran's Strait of Hormuz Restrictions
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz renews call for UN resolution against Iran's Strait of Hormuz restrictions, citing global eco
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Putin Claims Ukraine Conflict Nearing Resolution, Open to European Security Talks
Vladimir Putin stated Saturday that the Russia-Ukraine war is nearing its end and expressed willingness to discuss Europ
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Evacuations Begin After Three Deaths
Passengers have begun disembarking the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak killed three. Spanish authorities evacuate
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Trump Posts AI Image of Sunken Iranian Ships as Tehran Weighs Peace Deal
Trump shared an AI-generated image of sunken Iranian warships as his administration awaits Tehran's response to a peace