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The ‘Fortress Belt’: Ukraine’s Last Line of Defense

If a string of fortified cities in northwestern Donetsk is breached, Russia will likely achieve its longstanding goal of capturing the entire Donbas region.

Muted Response Expected From ‘Axis of Evil’ Countries as Australia Expels Iran Diplomat

Beijing and Moscow are expected to tread carefully in their reaction to Australia’s expulsion of Iran’s ambassador.
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Quebec Government to Ban Prayer in Public Places

The Quebec government says it is planning to ban prayer in public places as part of a move to strengthen secularism in the province.

Taiwan Prosecutors Charge 3 People for Allegedly Stealing TSMC Trade Secrets

Prosecutors indicted 3 individuals for allegedly stealing trade secrets from TSMC to help Japanese equipment supplier secure more orders from chipmaker.

All NATO Members on Track to Hit 2 Percent Military Spending Target This Year

All members of NATO are on track to commit 2% of their annual gross domestic product to military and defense spending, alliance announced.

Treasury Says Chinese Money Launderers ‘Vital’ to Cartel Fentanyl Trafficking

U.S. Treasury Dept revealed the scope of Chinese money laundering networks’ pivotal role in the fentanyl crisis and the harm they have caused the US.

China Rejects Trump’s Proposal for Nuclear Disarmament Talks With US, Russia

China poured cold water on Trump’s suggestion that it join the US and Russia in talks about downsizing nuclear arsenals, dismissing idea as unrealistic.

Tehran Told European Powers Sanctions Would Have Consequences: Iranian Official

Iranian spokesman said delegation from Tehran told negotiators from UK, France, and Germany that triggering sanctions would have consequences.