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The United States has seized an aircraft belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of US sanctions and other criminal concerns. The Dassault Falcon 900EX, likened to Venezuela’s Air Force One, was captured in the Dominican Republic and flown to Florida. The seizure marks a significant escalation in the US-Venezuela tensions, reflecting ongoing investigations…
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| Shongjog news agency | A press release on August 31, 2024 from the U.S. Department of State condemned the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for its aggressive actions against Philippine maritime operations at Sabina Shoal on August 31, where a Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine Coast Guard vessel. The press release…
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| Shongjog news agency | The United States has seized an aircraft belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of US sanctions and other criminal concerns. The Dassault Falcon 900EX, likened to Venezuela’s Air Force One, was captured in the Dominican Republic and flown to Florida. The seizure marks a significant escalation in the…
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A press release on August 31, 2024 from the U.S. Department of State condemned the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for its aggressive actions against Philippine maritime operations at Sabina Shoal on August 31, where a Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine Coast Guard vessel. The press release stated that the incident, part…
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| Shongjog news agency | Canada has announced it will impose a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports and a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum from China, starting October 1. This move follows similar actions by the United States, which had previously increased tariffs on Chinese EVs and other goods to…
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| Shongjog news agency | The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed deep concern over the worsening situation for Myanmar’s Rohingya minority amid recent clashes between the military government and the Arakan Army, an ethnic rebel group. Türk reported severe human rights violations by both sides, including extrajudicial killings, abductions, and arson.…
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| Shongjog news agency | Turkey and Russia have resumed joint military patrols in northern Syria, nearly a year after they were suspended. These patrols are taking place in the Operation Peace Spring area, a 30-kilometer strip along the Turkey-Syria border captured from Kurdish fighters by Turkish and allied forces in 2019. The resumption of…
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| Shongjog news agency | On Saturday, former U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, during a visit to Taiwan, criticized isolationist policies and urged the Republican Party to support U.S. allies. She emphasized the importance of backing Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel, and argued that isolationism is detrimental to American interests. Haley, who previously competed with Donald Trump…
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| Shongjog news agency | On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, emphasizing the success of their growing trade relations and the high level of cooperation between Russia and China. Putin highlighted the progress in their economic ties and large-scale joint projects. This meeting comes amid ongoing challenges for Russia,…
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| Shongjog news agency | Ukraine’s parliament has passed a bill banning religious groups associated with the Russian Orthodox Church or any faith group supporting Russia’s invasion. The legislation, which targets the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) due to its historical ties with the Russian church, allows the government to investigate and ban groups linked to…
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