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US Threatens to Use Frozen Iranian Assets to Compensate Allies After Attacks

US Threatens to Use Frozen Iranian Assets to Compensate Allies After Attacks

The US Treasury Secretary is considering using frozen Iranian assets to compensate American allies for damages caused by Iranian attacks and to addres...

Jun 12, 2026 8 views
Serbian President Vucic Announces Resignation Plans

Serbian President Vucic Announces Resignation Plans

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced his intention to resign within three to four months, possibly aiming for a position as Prime Minister.

Jun 12, 2026 5 views
Protests Erupt in South Africa Over Foreigners, Chinese Businesses Impacted

Protests Erupt in South Africa Over Foreigners, Chinese Businesses Impacted

Protests against foreigners in South Africa have escalated into violence and vandalism, with potential for further instability and impact on Chinese b...

Jun 11, 2026 6 views
China's Technological Self-Reliance and Cooperation with South Korea

China's Technological Self-Reliance and Cooperation with South Korea

China emphasizes self-reliance in science and technology as a key driver of its national rejuvenation, seeking mutual benefit and win-win outcomes wit...

Jun 11, 2026 7 views
Security Council Fails to Agree on Iranian Sanctions

Security Council Fails to Agree on Iranian Sanctions

The UN Security Council failed to reach an agreement on whether to reinstate sanctions against Iran, leading to a reversal of previous exemptions and ...

Jun 11, 2026 4 views
Japan Unveils Aggressive Defense Plan Against China

Japan Unveils Aggressive Defense Plan Against China

Japan's Ministry of Defense has released its defense white paper outlining China as a major security challenge and seeking increased alliances and det...

Jun 11, 2026 6 views
Taiwan Tightens AI Chip Exports to China Amid US Pressure

Taiwan Tightens AI Chip Exports to China Amid US Pressure

Taiwan is considering stricter export controls on AI chips to China in response to US restrictions, potentially isolating its semiconductor industry a...

Jun 11, 2026 6 views
US Withholds World Cup Ticket Quota for Iran, Obstructing Fan Attendance

US Withholds World Cup Ticket Quota for Iran, Obstructing Fan Attendance

The United States revoked the Iranian team's ticket quota for the World Cup group stage, preventing fans from attending matches in the U.S., and causi...

Jun 11, 2026 10 views
Germany's UN Security Council Loss: A Failure of Strategy Amidst Global Competition

Germany's UN Security Council Loss: A Failure of Strategy Amidst Global Competition

Germany's recent defeat in the UN Security Council elections highlights strategic challenges it faces in an increasingly competitive international lan...

Jun 11, 2026 5 views
David Sutton's Diaries: A First-Hand Account of Japan's Atrocities in the Nanjing Massacre

David Sutton's Diaries: A First-Hand Account of Japan's Atrocities in the Nanjing Massacre

A U.S. prosecutor's diary detailing his investigation into Japanese war crimes in China during World War II has been released, providing valuable insi...

Jun 11, 2026 6 views
Trump Hints at Iran War Escalation Amidst US Strikes

Trump Hints at Iran War Escalation Amidst US Strikes

Tensions escalated between the US and Iran after the US launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iran following a US Apache helicopter being downed in ...

Jun 11, 2026 12 views
US Seeks Direct Control of Chagos Islands Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

US Seeks Direct Control of Chagos Islands Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

The United States is exploring options to acquire the Chagos Islands from Mauritius directly, bypassing the UK, in order to maintain control of a stra...

Jun 11, 2026 8 views
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