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BBC

November 25, 2025 • 1 week ago

Palau: The Pacific Island at Center of US-China Strategic Rivalry

Tiny Palau becomes focal point of US-China competition as its Taiwan ties and strategic Pacific location attract superpower attention.

#US-China rivalry #Pacific geopolitics #Taiwan diplomacy

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The Guardian

November 25, 2025 • 1 week ago

Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81: Jamaica Loses Cultural Ambassador Who Spread Reggae Globally

Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died at 81, marking the end of an era for the artist who helped transform reggae into a worldwide cultural force and symbol of resistance.

#Jamaica #cultural-diplomacy #Caribbean

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The New York Times

November 25, 2025 • 1 week ago

Afghan Entrepreneur Defies Taliban with Underground Education Network

Roya Mahboob creates innovative offline learning systems and secret networks to educate Afghan girls banned from schools under Taliban rule.

#Afghanistan #Taliban #women-rights

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BBC

November 24, 2025 • 1 week ago

Russia's AI Robot Stumbles at Debut, Highlighting Tech Race Challenges

Russia's first anthropomorphic robot collapsed moments after its public unveiling, underscoring the nation's struggles in the global AI and robotics competition.

#russia #artificial-intelligence #robotics

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Deutsche Welle

November 24, 2025 • 1 week ago

Nigeria's Football Crisis: Missing World Cup Exposes Deep Systemic Issues

Nigeria's failure to qualify for consecutive World Cups highlights critical flaws in the country's football development system and broader governance challenges.

#Nigeria #football #World Cup

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The Guardian

November 24, 2025 • 1 week ago

Teen Violence Surges in Sydney: 15-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Stabbing

A 15-year-old has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old in Sydney's north-west, highlighting Australia's growing youth crime crisis.

#Australia #youth-crime #domestic-security

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The New York Times

November 24, 2025 • 1 week ago

Cryptology Election Fails: Security Keys Lost, Votes Unreadable

A cryptology research group's hyper-secure election backfired when officials lost critical decryption keys, leaving vote results permanently locked and unreadable.

#digital-democracy #election-security #cryptography

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Deutsche Welle

November 24, 2025 • 1 week ago

Suicide Attack Rocks Peshawar Security Complex Amid Rising Militancy

Three suicide bombers targeted a paramilitary headquarters in Peshawar, with one detonating at the gate while security forces eliminated the remaining attackers.

#Pakistan #terrorism #Peshawar

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France 24

November 24, 2025 • 1 week ago

France-Gabon Reset: Macron Seeks 'New Beginning' Post-Coup

French President Macron visits Gabon to rebuild ties with military leader Oligui Nguema, signaling France's evolving Africa strategy amid reduced military presence.

#France-Africa relations #Gabon coup #French diplomacy

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Al Jazeera

November 24, 2025 • 1 week ago

US-Ukraine Unveil Revised Peace Plan Upholding Full Sovereignty

US and Ukrainian officials reach agreement in Geneva on revised peace framework that prioritizes Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty in future negotiations.

#Ukraine #US diplomacy #peace negotiations

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BBC

November 24, 2025 • 1 week ago

Pakistan Thwarts Suicide Attack: Five Killed in Security Operation

Pakistani security forces successfully neutralized a terrorist plot, killing five attackers in a suicide bombing attempt that was intercepted at a facility gate.

#Pakistan #terrorism #security

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The Guardian

November 24, 2025 • 1 week ago

Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81: Reggae Legend's Global Cultural Impact

Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff has died at 81, leaving behind a transformative legacy that helped spread Caribbean culture worldwide and influenced global music diplomacy.

#Jamaica #Caribbean #cultural-diplomacy

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