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Cambodia-Thailand conflict escalates, but monks and civilians provide refugeAs the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict enters its fourth day, monks, dancers, and civilians offer shelter, food, and aid to those over 168,000 people displaced.
Taiwan recall vote defeated, preserving China-friendly lawmakers鈥� seatsTaiwanese voters rejected a large-scale effort to recall opposition lawmakers from the Nationalist Party (KMT), dealing a blow to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The recall aimed to shift legislative power but failed to remove any KMT lawmakers.
Despite Trump's ultimatum, Russia maintains Ukraine goalsU.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with tariffs unless a peace deal is reached within 50 days, but Russia聽says achieving its goals in Ukraine remains a priority.
South Korea ex-President Yoon indicted on additional criminal chargesSouth Korea鈥檚 former President Yoon Suk Yeol faces new criminal charges for abusing power and fabricating documents related to his martial law declaration.
One year after Trump assassination attempt, Secret Service has changed 鈥� but questions lingerMultiple investigations have detailed the breakdowns that occurred a year ago during the assassination attempt against Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.听Under a new leader hired by Mr. Trump, Secret Service has been pushing to address those problems.
Trump pressures EU, Mexico with new plans for 30% tariffsPresident Donald Trump announced the tariffs Saturday on two of the United States' biggest trade partners in letters posted to his social media account.听
