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21 April 2026 at 16:23
A Chinese government probe of a Meta-acquired company, Manus AI, reveals what tech workers see as a new red line.
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Beijing tightens its grip on AI firms that try to shed their Chinese ties
A Chinese government probe of a Meta-acquired company, Manus AI, reveals what tech workers see as a new red line.
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Trump extends ceasefire indefinitely as Iran says it won’t join talks now
The announcement came as talks set to take place between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Pakistan were postponed amid uncertainty about the broad strokes of a deal.
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Trump extends ceasefire indefinitely as Iran says it won’t join talks now
21 April 2026 at 22:49
The announcement came as talks set to take place between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Pakistan were postponed amid uncertainty about the broad strokes of a deal.
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Two CIA officers die in Mexico accident after counternarcotics operation
The U.S. spy agency has significantly expanded its international antidrug work under President Trump and CIA Director Ratcliffe.
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Two CIA officers die in Mexico accident after counternarcotics operation
21 April 2026 at 12:40
The U.S. spy agency has significantly expanded its international antidrug work under President Trump and CIA Director Ratcliffe.
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Japan lifts post-World War II ban on lethal weapons exports
The change, which allows Japanese companies to sell arms to 17 countries, is a major shift from the nation’s pacifist stance and comes at a time of heightened security concerns in the region.
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Japan lifts post-World War II ban on lethal weapons exports
21 April 2026 at 11:38
The change, which allows Japanese companies to sell arms to 17 countries, is a major shift from the nation’s pacifist stance and comes at a time of heightened security concerns in the region.
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Fired official says Starmer’s office pushed for clearance of Epstein-linked envoy
The British prime minister appears to be in the sharpest peril of his 21 months in office, after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed despite red flags.
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Fired official says Starmer’s office pushed for clearance of Epstein-linked envoy
21 April 2026 at 11:02
The British prime minister appears to be in the sharpest peril of his 21 months in office, after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed despite red flags.
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How Pakistan learned to speak Trump’s language, becoming an unlikely peacemaker
Pakistan is the key broker in talks to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But it did not always get along with President Donald Trump and does not recognize Israel.
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How Pakistan learned to speak Trump’s language, becoming an unlikely peacemaker
20 April 2026 at 19:57
Pakistan is the key broker in talks to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But it did not always get along with President Donald Trump and does not recognize Israel.
