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UN Approves World Map Reflecting True Size of Africa

The UN General Assembly voted to adopt a map that more accurately shows the size of the continents. Only the United States voted against the measure.

  • UN approves new world map reflecting true size of Africa
  • Equal Earth cartographic projection gains 164 votes
  • United States dissenting vote against resolution

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Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources say

Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.

  • Top U.S. military officials underwent polygraph tests over munitions leaks.
  • President Trump expressed anger over classified information breaches.
  • No failed polygraph tests detected among tested officials.

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Japan aims to bolster defense capabilities from Iran war analysis

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Defense Ministry said Friday it will aim to strengthen its defense capabilities after examining the U.S.-Iran conflict.In its

  • Japan plans to strengthen defense capabilities amid Iran conflict.
  • Utilize shared defense equipment with allies for rapid supply.
  • Consider Japan's geography in combat strategies.

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Iran's Baghaei to Americans: 'Don't let anyone turn your children into mercenaries'

Iran's Baghaei to Americans: 'Don't let anyone turn your children into mercenaries' Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has told Americans to ask themselves: “Why should your sons…

  • Iran's spokesperson warns Americans against using children as mercenaries
  • Urges questioning of debt forgiveness for fighting in Israel's war
  • Cites Jerusalem Post article advocating loan and credit-card debt recruitment

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When Leadership Goes Airborne

Femi Akintunde-Johnson There is a curious Nigerian argument that appears every few years, usually whenever the country is in trouble and its leaders are somewhere else: must the President actually

  • President Tinubu's three-week European trip criticized for timing and cost
  • Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi also faced scrutiny for international travel during their terms
  • Presidential travel expenses in 2024-2025 totaled N34.39 billion

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US Maritime Commission chiefs to visit Lanka to boost shipping ties

US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella and FMC Commissioner Robert J. Harvey will visit Sri Lanka September 6–10 to advance US-Sri Lanka cooperation on maritime trade, investment…

  • US Federal Maritime Commission heads visit Sri Lanka September 6-10
  • Aim: Strengthen US-Sri Lanka maritime trade, investment ties
  • DiBella, Harvey to meet officials, address maritime conference
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