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Xi Gains Upper Hand Before Trump Summit After U.S. Tariff Reversal
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Xi Gains Upper Hand Before Trump Summit After U.S. Tariff Reversal

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping is heading to talks with U.S. President Donald Trump with a boost in bargaining power. This advantage comes after Trump...

Feb 22, 2026 01:58 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Taliban in Afghanistan report dozens killed and injured in Pakistan strikes
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Taliban in Afghanistan report dozens killed and injured in Pakistan strikes

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Afghanistan's ruling Taliban say Pakistan strikes kill and injure dozens. The strikes bring a sharp escalation in tension. This occurs just days...

Feb 22, 2026 01:57 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Uzbekistan and U.S. reach agreements on high-tech water and agriculture cooperation
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Uzbekistan and U.S. reach agreements on high-tech water and agriculture cooperation

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Uzbekistan and the United States have reached agreements on high-tech cooperation in water and agriculture. The deals were announced by Qazinform....

Feb 22, 2026 12:32 PM 2 min read 2 sources
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Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Muttaqi Discusses Bilateral Relations with Uzbek Foreign Minister
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Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Muttaqi Discusses Bilateral Relations with Uzbek Foreign Minister

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Amir Khan Muttaqi (acting foreign minister of the Taliban-led Afghan government) held discussions with the Uzbek Foreign Minister. The meeting...

Feb 22, 2026 12:28 PM 1 min read 2 sources
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Bangladesh Article Claims Dawn of Golden Era
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Bangladesh Article Claims Dawn of Golden Era

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The article titled 'Bangladesh rising: The dawn of a golden era' presents an optimistic view of Bangladesh's future. It originates from a source...

Feb 22, 2026 09:43 AM 2 min read 1 source
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South Korean Singer Kim Chang-yeol Denied Entry to Japan
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South Korean Singer Kim Chang-yeol Denied Entry to Japan

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Singer Kim Chang-yeol, known as the 'Dokdo Ambassador,' was denied entry to Japan. Kim Chang-yeol holds the title of 'Dokdo Ambassador' due to his...

Feb 22, 2026 08:59 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Hong Kong government plans to purchase homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire
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Hong Kong government plans to purchase homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire

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Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in a deadly high-rise fire. The fire occurred in a high-rise building. The blaze was deadly. The homes...

Feb 22, 2026 08:26 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Russian missiles strike Kyiv ahead of invasion anniversary
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Russian missiles strike Kyiv ahead of invasion anniversary

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Kyiv has been regularly targeted by Russian missile and drone attacks since the start of the invasion on Feb 24, 2022. The city has faced waves of...

Feb 22, 2026 08:24 AM 1 min read 1 source
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