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US Navy Strikes Drug Boat in Pacific, Killing Four
The United States Navy conducted a strike on a boat in the Pacific Ocean suspected of carrying illegal narcotics, resulting in four deaths, as reported by US Southern Command. This is part of ongoing US military actions against drug traffickers in the region
. The operations have intensified tensions with Venezuela
.
DRC and Rwanda Sign Peace Agreement in Washington
Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda signed a formal peace agreement hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.. This deal aims to end their ongoing conflict
. It marks a diplomatic breakthrough facilitated by the US
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Netflix Agrees to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $72 Billion
Netflix announced a $72 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, one of the largest takeovers in entertainment history. The acquisition will reshape the media landscape
. It was reported by BBC News
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Trump Announces Complete Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers
President Donald Trump declared a 'complete blockade' on sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers to pressure Nicolas Maduro's government. Venezuela vows to continue oil trade despite the threat
. This escalates US-Venezuela tensions amid drug war claims
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Trump Expands Travel Ban to 20 Additional Countries
The Trump administration expanded its travel ban to include 20 new countries, impacting Africa the most. Reactions from affected nations remain muted
. The move broadens previous restrictions
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Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 18 Civilians in Tea Shop
The Tatmadaw airstrike targeted a tea shop in Sagaing, Myanmar, killing 18 civilians and wounding 20 others. This incident is part of the ongoing civil war
. It was reported by the Associated Press
.
ISIL Attacker Kills Two US Soldiers and Civilian in Syria
An ISIL member attacked a joint Syrian-American convoy in Palmyra, killing two US service members, one civilian interpreter, and injuring three before being killed. The incident was confirmed by US Central Command via SANA and Al Jazeera
. It highlights ongoing risks in the Syrian conflict
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Belarus Releases 123 Political Prisoners After US Lifts Sanctions
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski and Maria Kalesnikava, following the US lifting sanctions. This improves Belarus-US relations
. The release was covered by BBC
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Spanish Police Dismantle Helicopter Drug Network from Morocco
Authorities in Spain arrested six suspects in a multi-country operation targeting a hashish trafficking network using helicopters from Morocco. The group transported large quantities to southern Spain
. It was reported by AFP via Arab News
.
Russia Rejects Compromise on Occupied Ukraine Regions
The Kremlin stated Russia rejects any compromise on regions it occupies in Ukraine. Putin warned of extending gains if peace talks fail
. This stalls negotiations amid ongoing conflict
.
Spanish Police Evict 400 Migrants from Hazardous Squat
Police evicted around 400 mostly undocumented migrants from an abandoned school north of Barcelona deemed a safety hazard. The action was ordered due to unsafe conditions
. It addresses urban migration issues
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Israel Issues Evacuation Order for Southern Lebanon Airstrikes
The Israeli military ordered evacuations in southern Lebanese villages ahead of airstrikes on Hezbollah targets. This escalates the Israel-Hezbollah conflict
. Reported by The Jerusalem Post
.