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In a development with potential national security and agricultural implications, two Chinese nationals have been charged by the United States Department of Justice for allegedly smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen into the country. The pathogen, Fusarium graminearum, is a toxic fungus known to cause “head blight” in cereal crops such as wheat, barley, maize, and […]
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Mongolia is grappling with political instability following the resignation of Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene. The decision came after he lost a parliamentary vote of confidence, securing only 44 of the required 64 votes. This political upheaval was precipitated by widespread public protests over allegations of corruption involving his family. The protests,
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A deadly mass shooting shook the Lawrence Heights neighborhood in Toronto on Tuesday night, leaving one person dead and five others hospitalized with injuries. The incident, which has sparked widespread concern among residents, is currently under active investigation by Toronto police. Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene after reports of gunfire. The
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Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has claimed responsibility for a bold and technically complex underwater operation that targeted the heavily guarded Crimea Bridge early Tuesday. In a statement, the SBU said its operatives managed to mine the underwater supports of the bridge over several months, eventually detonating explosives equivalent to 1,100 kilograms of TNT. The
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On June 3, 2025, at least 27 Palestinians were killed and over 160 injured near an aid distribution site in Rafah, southern Gaza. The incident marks the third consecutive day of deadly violence at aid centers operated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged firing “warning shots” at individuals […]