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Sea Drones Sink Russian Warship, Marking Ukraine's Tactical Win in the Black Sea
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Delhi Police Use Drones, Barricades to Halt Farmer Protests
"police in the capital city of Delhi resorted to the use of drones to fire tear gas shells and implemented stringent barricades, including iron nails and barbed wires, to thwart the advancing protest by farmers on Tuesday. -
Rafah Under Siege: Israel's Military Offensive Sparks Global Outcry
"Israel's military actions in Rafah have intensified, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducting a series of strikes in the densely populated area, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
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U.S. Orders Evacuation of Diplomats and Military Families Amid Escalating Iran Tensions
The United States has begun withdrawing non-essential diplomatic staff and military families from key posts across the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate ahead of a critical deadline in nuclear negotiations. 
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Hong Kong Police Warn Downloading Taiwan-Linked Game May Violate National Security Law
Authorities in Hong Kong warned on Tuesday that downloading or promoting a mobile game developed in Taiwan could lead to prosecution under the city's national security law, accusing it of advocating "armed revolution" and supporting secessionist ideologies hostile to Beijing. 
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U.S. Condemns U.K.-Led Sanctions on Israeli Ministers as Smotrich, Ben Gvir Defy Global Backlash
The Trump administration sharply criticized a move by the United Kingdom and four allies to impose sanctions on two Israeli Cabinet ministers, calling the action a threat to diplomatic efforts in Gaza and a misalignment with U.S. policy. The sanctions target Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for their rhetoric and actions in the occupied West Bank. 
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Kharkiv Suffers Deadly Barrage as Russian Drones Kill 3, Injure 64; Power Out in South Ukraine
A Russian overnight drone barrage targeting the northeastern city of Kharkiv killed at least three people and injured 64 others, including nine children, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. The nine-minute attack used Iranian-designed Shahed drones, first-person view quadcopters, and KAB guided bombs, according to local authorities. 
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U.S.-China Trade Truce Restored as Trump Touts Rare Earth Supply, Student Visa Concessions
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said China would supply rare earth materials "up front" to the United States under a new trade framework he described as a "great WIN for both countries," while declaring that U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods would remain as high as 55%. 
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Trump Vows China Tariffs Will Stay as U.S. Secures Rare Earth Deal, Markets Remain Cautious
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that tariffs on Chinese goods would remain high, even after the U.S. and China concluded two days of negotiations aimed at restoring a fragile trade truce. The president, writing on Truth Social, stated, "We are getting a total of 55% of tariffs, China is getting 10%," though he did not elaborate on how the figures were calculated. 
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U.S., China Reach Tentative Trade Framework, Seek Approval From Trump and Xi
The United States and China reached a tentative framework agreement on Tuesday aimed at de-escalating trade tensions and resolving dueling export restrictions, following two days of high-level talks in London. While the deal halts immediate escalation, major tariff threats remain unless both sides finalize a broader pact by August 10. 
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EU Proposes $45 Price Cap on Russian Oil, Targets 400 Shadow Fleet Tankers in Fresh Sanctions Push
Brussels is pushing for a significant tightening of sanctions against Russia, including a proposal to lower the Group of Seven-imposed price cap on Russian oil exports from $60 to $45 a barrel, as the European Union intensifies pressure on the Kremlin to halt its war in Ukraine. 
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China Deploys Two Warships Beyond U.S. Pacific Line for First Time, Shocking Japan and Pentagon
China deployed two aircraft carriers in the western Pacific for simultaneous operations over the weekend, marking the first known instance of such a maneuver beyond the strategic Second Island Chain, Japanese defense officials said Tuesday. The move signals Beijing's deepening push to expand its blue water naval capabilities and challenge U.S.-led regional security architecture. 
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Russia Launches 315 Drones in Overnight Attack on Ukraine, Strikes Maternity Hospital in Odesa
Russia launched 315 drones and multiple missiles across Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described as "one of the largest" attacks on Kyiv since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. 
