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North Korean Man Crosses DMZ Into South Korea, Now in Custody Table of Contents SEOUL, July 4, 2025 — An unarmed North Korean man has crossed the heavily fortified land border into South Korea and is currently in custody, the South Korean military confirmed on Thursday. The individual was spotted in the central-western section of […]
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At Least Six Dead After Building Collapse in Karachi, Pakistan Table of Contents KARACHI, Pakistan — July 4, 2025 — A multistory residential building collapsed Friday in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, killing at least six people and injuring several others, local officials confirmed. Javed Nabi, a government administrator, said rescue operations were underway
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Uzbek Businessman Abducted in Paris, Freed After Ransom Payment Table of Contents PARIS, July 4, 2025 — Prominent Uzbek businessman Olim Olimov was reportedly kidnapped in an upscale district of Paris on June 23 and held captive in a villa near Nice before being released after paying a ransom, reported Thursday. According to the publication,
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Russia Becomes First Country to Officially Recognize Taliban Government Table of Contents KABUL, July 4, 2025 — In a historic and controversial shift, Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government announced Thursday that Russia has become the first country to officially recognize its rule, calling Moscow’s move a “brave decision” that opens a new chapter in the country’s foreign
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Afghan and Coalition Forces Conduct Series of Successful Anti-Terror Operations Table of Contents KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces have conducted a series of successful counterterrorism operations across multiple provinces in recent days, resulting in the deaths of numerous militants, the capture of key terrorist figures, and the repelling of insurgent attacks on strategic
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Thailand’s Political Turmoil Deepens as Third Prime Minister in a Week Takes Office Table of Contents BANGKOK – Thailand witnessed a dramatic reshuffling of leadership this week, with its third prime minister stepping into the role in just seven days. The turmoil followed a court ruling that suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, thrusting the country
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Zurich Acquires Canadian Cyber Insurtech BOXX Insurance to Bolster Global Cyber Strategy Table of Contents Zurich, July 4, 2025 — Zurich Insurance Group has acquired Toronto-based BOXX Insurance, a fast-growing managing general agent (MGA) specializing in cyber insurance and digital security solutions for retail and SME clients. The acquisition strengthens Zurich’s growing tech-enabled ecosystem and
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Algerian Historian Sentenced to Five Years for Remarks on Amazigh Culture Table of Contents Algiers, Algeria — July 4, 2025An Algerian court has sentenced prominent historian Mohamed Amine Belghit to five years in prison for making controversial remarks deemed offensive to national symbols and inciting hatred, his lawyer confirmed on Thursday. Controversial Comments Spark National
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Venezuela Declares UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk Persona Non Grata National Assembly Responds to UN Human Rights Remarks Venezuela’s National Assembly unanimously voted on Tuesday to declare United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk persona non grata, after he publicly criticized the Venezuelan government for alleged human rights violations. The decision came
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Skydiving Plane Crashes in New Jersey: 14 Injured, 3 Critically Table of Contents Plane Crashes After Engine Failure A skydiving plane carrying 15 people crashed into the woods after overshooting the runway at Cross Keys Airport in New Jersey on Wednesday evening, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. local time, shortly after the
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