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U.N. Urges Restraint by All Parties after Putin's Isle Visit

New York, Aug. 13 (Jiji Press)--The United Nations on Thursday called for restraint by all parties concerned following a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to one of four western Pacific islands held by Russia and claimed by Japan. "This is a bilateral issue between member states, but we encourage all concerned to exercise restraint, to act responsibly and to avoid any actions that m...

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GOP finds its next progressive target in Minnesota

Republicans have a new name on their growing list of progressive midterm targets: Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan , fresh off a landslide Senate primary win. Why it matters: With President Trump 's approval ratings in the 30s, Republicans are trying to turn the midterms from a referendum on him into a choice between the GOP and a…

·axios.com

The Middle East Conflict Tests BRICS

The conflict in the Middle East has become a defining geopolitical challenge for an expanded BRICS, testing its unity, diplomatic influence and strategic ambitions. As tensions reshape regional alliances and global power dynamics.

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